Current Altitude + Compass vs Marlink IriChat

Current Altitude + Compass is your reliable outdoor companion for hiking, camping, and exploring. Get accurate elevation readings, a real-time compass, air quality updates, UV index, and a handy flashlight, all in one easy-to-use app. Track your current altitude in meters or feet, navigate confidently with a clear digital compass, and check real-time air quality and UV conditions before heading outside. Save key locations offline with GPS coordinates and heading information. Perfect for off-grid adventures, this app works fully offline and keeps your data secure on your device. Core Features: - Digital Compass: Quickly find your direction with precise compass guidance. - Altimeter: View your current altitude in meters or feet, updated in real time. - Air Quality Index: Check the current air quality using the US EPA standard — ideal for runners, cyclists, and anyone with respiratory sensitivities. - UV Index: Know the sun exposure risk before you go outdoors, from Low to Extreme. - Location Storage: Save waypoints with altitude, compass heading, and GPS coordinates for offline reference. - Flashlight: Use the built-in flashlight to light your path anytime. Stay informed and prepared wherever your journey takes you.

IriChat provides a secure live chat experience between your smartphone and the race control centre through your Iritrack or Smalltrack — the proprietary tracking and safety devices offered by Marlink. Using Bluetooth, IriChat links your smartphone to your Iritrack or Smalltrack, allowing you to send and receive free text messages (up to 240 characters) through a simple and intuitive interface. Communications are protected by a unique authentication code that ensures secure and trusted messaging. You also receive real-time notifications whenever new messages arrive, helping you stay continuously informed. Designed for demanding race environments, IriChat improves safety, coordination, and logistics by providing a fast and reliable way to stay in touch with the operational race centre.