Comparison

iAWOS vs Altimeter

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

Head to head
About

iAWOS

Features
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iAWOS puts a realistic AWOS weather display on your screen: the same information a real controller would read out, drawn from live METAR data for over 84,000 airports. Built for VATSIM and IVAO virtual controllers and sim pilots, iAWOS gives you everything you need to run the frequency or fly the approach. Wind, QNH, visibility, cloud layers, and RVR, all decoded and ready to issue the moment you need them. WIND & RUNWAY ANALYSIS • Animated wind rose with live heading indicator • Crosswind and tailwind components for every runway end • Instant alerts when wind exceeds limits • Full runway picker across all published ends AERODROME WEATHER • Temperature, dewpoint, and QNH/QFE • Visibility in miles or metres • Cloud layers with coverage and altitude • RVR decoded for precision approaches • Weather phenomena: rain, snow, fog, mist SOURCES YOU TRUST • NOAA: official real-world METAR • VATSIM: live sim network weather • IVAO: live sim network weather • Clock-aligned refresh for current conditions 84,000 AIRPORTS • Full ICAO and IATA search • Favourites and recent history • Bundled database with conditional live updates DESIGNED FOR THE JOB • Ambient AWOS-style instrument display • Adaptive layout for iPad, Mac, and iPhone • Dark and light themes with a 24-colour palette • Haptic feedback and smooth animations • Full VoiceOver and accessibility support SUPPORTER Upgrade to Supporter to unlock custom colour themes, 6 alternative app icons, and help keep iAWOS growing. --- Designed for VATSIM, IVAO, and other flight simulation networks, and for educational use by real-world pilots. Not approved for operational real-world aviation use.

About

Altimeter

Features
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Track your exact altitude, elevation gain, and barometric pressure with Altimeter, the ultimate professional-grade navigation and weather tracking tool for hikers, climbers, skiers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you are scaling a mountain peak, flying a drone, or sailing the open seas, Altimeter leverages your device’s built-in hardware sensors and high-accuracy GPS to deliver real-time data offline, anywhere in the world. ► WHY CHOOSE ALTIMETER? Unlike standard elevation apps, Altimeter combines a precise sensor-driven barometer with dynamic weather station calibration (QNH) to ensure your readings remain accurate, even when atmospheric conditions shift. ► CORE FEATURES: • Precision Altimeter: Measure actual and relative altitude with absolute accuracy in meters or feet. • Barometric Pressure Tracker: Monitor atmospheric pressure trends using your device’s built-in hardware sensor. • Storm Alerts: Get instant notifications when sudden pressure drops indicate an incoming storm. • Live Tactical Compass: Navigate safely with a highly accurate direction indicator, wind direction, and orientation. • Trip Gain & History: Log your hikes and climbs, and track your trip elevation gain, ascent rate, and historical graphs. • Premium Home Screen Widgets: Monitor altitude and pressure right from your home screen (PRO feature). • Multiple Location Support: Save and track weather, pressure, and elevation for multiple cities or waypoints. ► CUSTOM SPORTS & TRAVEL MODES: Optimized dashboard layouts customized for your favorite activities: • General Mode: Standard altimeter, barometer, and compass views for daily tracking. • Drone Mode: Safe-to-fly wind speed and condition assessments for UAV pilots. • Sailing & Surfing Modes: Beaufort wind scale alerts and weather forecasts to keep you safe on the water. ► CALIBRATION & OFFLINE PRECISE DATA: • Auto QNH & Sea Level Pressure Calibration: Syncs with nearby meteorological stations to calibrate automatically. • GPS Reference Altitude: Calibrates sensor offsets instantly using high-precision satellite data. • 100% Offline Capability: Built to function in remote wilderness or high altitudes without cell coverage. ► PRIVACY FIRST Your sensor and location data are processed entirely on your device. We never collect, track, or share your personal information. Download Altimeter today and conquer your next adventure with professional navigation on your wrist and in your pocket! Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/barometer-altimeter-pro-privacy-policy/f5b83551-b63f-4d2a-b3a8-1b9c40f7c12a/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iAWOS4 screens
Altimeter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Altimeter at none against iAWOS's 1. Altimeter also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. iAWOS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Altimeter asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
iAWOS versus Altimeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriAWOSAltimeter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam BealTirin

In-app purchases

1 purchases

iAWOS

One-time1
  • iAWOS Supporter$2.99
None

Altimeter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iAWOS free?
iAWOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Altimeter free?
Altimeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iAWOS or Altimeter have ads?
Neither iAWOS nor Altimeter shows ads.

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