Altitude? vs TrueBearing
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Altitude?
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"Altitude?" helps you to find and record altitude of the locations that you visit. It also lets you share this information with other users, with complete anonymity. It can be a useful tool for hikers and climbers.
TrueBearing
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TrueBearing is a precision field instrument panel for iPhone β True North compass, GPS, barometer, and solar cycle in one focused app. No maps, no account, no tracking. Fully offline. FREE - True North compass with rotating dial - Altitude, elevation gain/loss, odometer - Flashlight: white Β· strobe Β· SOS Β· red - Stopwatch & countdown timer - MAX LIGHT mode for direct sunlight PRO - GPS coordinates (decimal & DMS) and speed - Barometer with trend and weather alerts - Solar cycle: sunrise, sunset, BMNT, EENT, dark-adaptation timer - Track GPX: record routes, drop PINs, export GPX Track GPX records your route and exports a standard .gpx to Gaia GPS, Organic Maps, and other tools. Lightweight and fully offline. Privacy: all data stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded. No account. Unlock Pro with a yearly subscription (7-day free trial) or a one-time lifetime purchase. For recreational and informational use only. Do not rely on this app for safety-critical or emergency navigation. Privacy Policy: https://solrfire.github.io/4Apple/truebearing-privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Altitude? at none against TrueBearing's 2. Altitude? also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). TrueBearing's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. TrueBearing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Altitude? asks for nothing beyond the download.
Altitude? ships an update every 3 weeks, TrueBearing weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Altitude? | TrueBearing |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YUBI | ε ι© |
In-app purchases
Altitude?
No in-app purchases
TrueBearing
- TrueBearing Pro7 Days trial$3.991 Year
- TrueBearing Pro$9.99
Questions
Is Altitude? free?
Is TrueBearing free?
Do Altitude? or TrueBearing have ads?
Which is updated more often, Altitude? or TrueBearing?
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