Altitude? vs LiveHeight
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.
LiveHeight
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LiveHeight turns your iPhone's built-in barometer into a precision altimeter that reveals altitude changes as small as a few centimeters, live, on a clean dashboard with a real-time sparkline. PRECISION ALTITUDE β’ Live altitude from the iPhone's barometric sensor β’ Altitude above sea level, fused from GPS and the barometer β’ Real-time sparkline to watch every rise and fall β’ Metric or imperial units STORM WATCH (works offline) β’ Tracks atmospheric pressure trends to warn you before storms roll in β’ No signal needed, built for the backcountry β’ Optional background monitoring, off by default and fully under your control BUILT FOR HIKING β’ Track a hike and save it to Apple Health as a workout β’ Topographic maps and 3D terrain views β’ Elevation profiles and terrain lookups for the trail ahead β’ Hike prep cards with the essentials before you set off β’ Outdoor conversion tool for multiple occasions β’ Sunset times so you know how much daylight is left β’ Emergency mode: continuous location tracking, then a power-saving standby that keeps your position findable for days so rescuers can reach you PRIVATE BY DESIGN β’ No account, no ads, no tracking β’ Your readings stay on your device β’ Health data is never sold or shared Whether you're chasing a summit, watching the weather turn, or just curious how high you are right now, LiveHeight gives you the numbers instantly and accurately.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Altitude? at every 3 weeks against LiveHeight's every 6 weeks. Altitude? also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Altitude? ships an update every 3 weeks, LiveHeight every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Altitude? | LiveHeight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks β better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 β better | 26.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YUBI | Shyam Steenhaut |
In-app purchases
Altitude?
No in-app purchases
LiveHeight
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Altitude? free?
Is LiveHeight free?
Do Altitude? or LiveHeight have ads?
Which is updated more often, Altitude? or LiveHeight?
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