Comparison

GPS Elevation vs TUGer Pilot

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GPS Elevation

This navigation app provides hikers and explorers with precise altitude, GPS coordinates, and barometric pressure data. It also calculates water boiling points based on elevation, enhancing outdoor safety and preparedness.

Highlights
  • Precise altitude data
  • GPS coordinates
  • Barometric pressure readings
  • Water boiling point calculations
  • Multiple unit options
Features
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Discover the ultimate companion for your outdoor adventures - GPS Altitude! Designed for hikers, explorers, and nature lovers, this app equips you with essential information to keep you safe and informed during your outdoor excursions. Key features: - Precise altitude data with continuous updates in meters (m) or feet (ft) - GPS coordinates for easy navigation in decimal degrees (DD), degrees and decimal minutes (DM), or degrees, minutes, and seconds (DMS) format - Barometric pressure in multiple units, including inches of mercury (inHg), millibars (mb), hectopascals (hPa), pounds per square inch (psi), atmospheres (atm), and kilopascals (kPa) to stay weather-aware - Water boiling point calculations based on elevation in degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F) Enhance your hiking experience with Altitude's easy-to-use interface, providing crucial insights for every adventure. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/webaspps998/terms-of-use

About

TUGer Pilot

Features
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TUGer is a cockpit assistant for light aircraft pilots. It tracks every flight, logs takeoffs and landings automatically, and helps you navigate — with no setup needed. Designed for tow pilots, drop zone pilots and motor flight instructors. COCKPIT Ground speed, altitude, QNH, vertical speed and track — all on one screen. Current flight altitude history at a glance. MAP Real-time aircraft position, route with waypoints, distances and bearings. ATZ circles for nearby airports. Satellite or standard map. APPROACH Activate approach mode — TUGer displays an extended runway centerline to guide you onto final. Select your runway and airport for a clear visual reference. SEARCH Search for any airport, city or geographic location by name. TUGer finds it on the map and sets your course. Known airports include radio frequencies. Additional airports can be configured manually. FLIGHT LOG Every takeoff and landing is recorded automatically. At the end of the day you see all flights with times and altitudes. Export your data to LOGer — the companion Mac app for managing your pilot logbook. IMPORTANT TUGer does not include airspace data. TMA, CTR, restricted and prohibited areas are not displayed. Always consult official sources and NOTAMs before flight. TUGer is not a navigation instrument. It's your cockpit companion that never forgets a thing.

Screenshots

GPS Elevation4 screens
TUGer Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TUGer Pilot at none against GPS Elevation's 6. GPS Elevation's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GPS Elevation sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TUGer Pilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Elevation ships an update monthly, TUGer Pilot every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
GPS Elevation versus TUGer Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS ElevationTUGer Pilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYaroslav BabenkoRastislav Sisovsky

In-app purchases

6 purchases

GPS Elevation

Subscriptions2
  • GPS Altitude Pro$4.991 Month
  • GPS Altitude Pro$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • GPS Altitude Pro$2.49
  • GPS Altitude$4.99
  • GPS Altitude$9.99
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  • GPS Altitude Pro$49.99
None

TUGer Pilot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS Elevation free?
GPS Elevation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TUGer Pilot free?
TUGer Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GPS Elevation or TUGer Pilot have ads?
Neither GPS Elevation nor TUGer Pilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GPS Elevation or TUGer Pilot?
GPS Elevation ships an update monthly, and TUGer Pilot every 3 weeks. Most recently, GPS Elevation was updated on October 14, 2026 and TUGer Pilot on October 16, 2026.

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