Alturos vs Max Altitude
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alturos
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This small and simple app will use the phones sensors to measure an current (absolute) altitude. You can also set a baseline and measure from there (relative measurement). The app is perfect for measuring height of for example an elevator. Notes: * The absolute height can be affected by weather. * The relative sensor might drift over time.
Max Altitude
This utility app provides precise elevation tracking by combining GPS and barometric sensor data. It offers real-time altitude readings in a user-friendly interface for outdoor activities or general curiosity.
- Precise elevation tracking
- GPS and barometric sensor fusion
- Real-time altitude data
- Beautiful user interface
- Compass functionality
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Track your elevation with precision using Max Altitude. Max Altitude fuses data from your device's GPS and barometric sensor to provide the most accurate altitude readings possible. Whether you're hiking, climbing, or just curious about your elevation, Max Altitude delivers clear, real-time data in a beautiful interface.
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Verdict
Alturos and Max Altitude are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Alturos | Max Altitude |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Markus Johansson | Vincent Palma |
In-app purchases
Alturos
No in-app purchases
Max Altitude
No in-app purchases
