Comparison

Max Altitude vs BitSpeed

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

BitSpeed

This app provides precise GPS telemetry for speed, heading, and altitude. It offers two display modes, analog and digital HUD, with real-time trip statistics. Designed for drivers with a focus on clarity and ease of use, it is completely free and ad-free.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed (MPH/KPH)
  • Compass heading
  • Trip statistics (max speed, average speed, distance)
  • Analog and digital HUD displays
  • Auto-scaling speed range
  • Dark mode by default
  • VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support
Features
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BitSpeed turns your iPhone GPS speedometer Whether you're behind the wheel, on the bike, or watching the world pass by from a window seat, BitSpeed delivers precise, ad-free GPS telemetry — beautifully. Two Displays. One Tap. Switch instantly between a premium analog dial and a minimalist digital HUD. Both modes share the same data and the same elegant dark theme. Live GPS Telemetry • Real-time speed in MPH or KPH • Compass heading with cardinal direction (NE 042°) • Smoothed over a 3-second window to eliminate GPS jitter • Best-for-navigation accuracy mode for the cleanest reading Trip Stats • Maximum speed since session start • Average speed • Total distance traveled • Live altitude • One-tap reset Auto-Scaling Range The analog dial gracefully tops out at 120 MPH for cars and bikes — and seamlessly rescales to 750 MPH for aviation when you climb above 115. Built-in hysteresis keeps the transition silky. Designed for Drivers • Massive, glanceable typography • Glassmorphism with electric-blue accents • Dark mode by default — easy on the eyes day or night • 60 FPS spring-damped needle and number transitions • VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support Free. Forever. No Strings. BitSpeed has no ads, no analytics, no tracking, no subscriptions, and no account requirements. Your location is processed entirely on-device and never leaves your iPhone. If BitSpeed becomes part of your daily ride, a small one-time tip helps keep it that way. Safety Please mount your iPhone securely before driving. Do not interact with BitSpeed while operating a vehicle. Made with care by Bitvellum.

Screenshots

Max Altitude3 screens
BitSpeed3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: BitSpeed at 3 against Max Altitude's 1. Max Altitude's advantage is iOS requirement (17.2 vs 26.5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Max Altitude against 5.0 for BitSpeed. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Max Altitude versus BitSpeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMax AltitudeBitSpeed
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.2 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVincent PalmaScott Clayton

In-app purchases

None

Max Altitude

No in-app purchases

None

BitSpeed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Max Altitude free?
Max Altitude is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BitSpeed free?
BitSpeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Max Altitude or BitSpeed?
Max Altitude and BitSpeed are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Max Altitude or BitSpeed have ads?
Neither Max Altitude nor BitSpeed shows ads.

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