Comparison

Altimeter Just Altitude vs MapRecap

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

Head to head

Altimeter Just Altitude

Easy use Altimeter for hiking

About

Altimeter Just Altitude

Features

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This user-friendly altimeter app provides accurate altitude measurements using Location based, GPS and barometric data. It offers location-based altitudes, along with additional details such as address, course, coordinates in various formats (including MGRS), and more. The app also features a comprehensive weather display and provides access to nine different types of maps, enhancing your overall outdoor experience. Its simplicity, precision, and the variety of information make it a valuable tool for navigation and outdoor hiking.

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MapRecap

Features

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Enter an address, generate links from multiple map providers.

Screenshots

Altimeter Just Altitude4 screens

MapRecap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapRecap at none against Altimeter Just Altitude's 1. MapRecap also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 12 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Altimeter Just Altitude sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MapRecap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Altimeter Just Altitude ships an update every 12 months, MapRecap every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

Altimeter Just Altitude versus MapRecap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Altimeter Just Altitude	MapRecap
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 12 months	Every 2 days — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	15.1
Further details — not scored
Size	21 MB	27 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Tigran Mkhitaryan	PATRICK HONG,DAH LIU

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Altimeter Just Altitude

One-time1

Remove Ads$3.99

None

MapRecap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Altimeter Just Altitude free?

Altimeter Just Altitude is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is MapRecap free?

MapRecap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Altimeter Just Altitude or MapRecap have ads?

Neither Altimeter Just Altitude nor MapRecap shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Altimeter Just Altitude or MapRecap?

Altimeter Just Altitude ships an update every 12 months, and MapRecap every 2 days. Most recently, Altimeter Just Altitude was updated on November 4, 2026 and MapRecap on November 9, 2026.