Comparison

Elevation Reporter vs BridgeClear Mobile

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

Head to head
About

Elevation Reporter

Features
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Enjoy this app free without ads during its introductory release. Inspired by full-time RV travel between Florida and Wyoming, Elevation Reporter brings your journey to life by announcing changes in elevation as you move. If you enjoy traveling and discovering interesting facts along the way, this app is for you. Experience how geography changes in real time—from sea level in Florida to over 7,000 feet in Wyoming—without needing to constantly check your screen. The app also displays your current speed, direction, time, and interstate mile marker in a clean, easy-to-read interface with support for Dark Mode. • Real-time elevation announcements • Speed and direction tracking • Clean, glanceable interface • Dark Mode support • Interstate Mile Marker display For safety, please use this app responsibly and avoid interacting with your device while driving. Elevation, mile marker, and speed data are approximate and intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. Elevation Reporter uses your device’s location to determine and announce your current elevation as you travel. Questions, suggestions, or comments? Please email, call or text the Joe Lynn Hotline at 253-JOE-LYNN (253-563-5966). Email: JoeLynn@gmail.com Interstate mile markers are currently available in eight states: • Colorado • Illinois and toll roads • Indiana • Minnesota • Montana • Nebraska • North Dakota • Wisconsin • Wyoming New states are added regularly. If you want your state moved up on the list, call or text the Joe Lynn Hotline. Your state can often be included within a week.

About

BridgeClear Mobile

Provides real-time vertical clearance data for bridges on US waterways, essential for towboat pilots. Offers live gauge stages, tidal currents, and navigation aids. A subscription unlocks premium features for enhanced safety and planning.

Highlights
  • Live vertical bridge clearance
  • Real-time NOAA gauge stages
  • Tidal current data
  • Movable-bridge open-position readings
  • AIS vessel tracking
  • NOAA nautical chart navigation
  • Voyage planning with ETA
Features
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BridgeClear — Real-Time Bridge Clearance for Towboat Pilots BridgeClear gives towboat pilots and mariners live vertical clearance under every USACE and NOAA-charted bridge on America's inland and coastal waterways. A monthly subscription is required to access the premium navigation features described below. The app is free to download. Premium Features (require a monthly subscription): Live vertical clearance under every bridge, paired with your vessel's air draft Real-time NOAA gauge stages and tidal currents Movable-bridge open-position low steel readings River-mile awareness and waterway identification AIS vessel tracking NOAA nautical chart navigation with heads-up display Voyage planning with ETA estimates Community-reported navigation hazards Fleet map pin sharing with your crew Free Features (no subscription required): Rules of the Road reference Light List reference Quick Reference guide Data Sources directory Subscription is handled through Apple's App Store using StoreKit. Payment is charged to your Apple ID and auto-renews monthly. Cancel anytime in your App Store account settings.

Screenshots

Elevation Reporter4 screens
BridgeClear Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Elevation Reporter at none against BridgeClear Mobile's 1. Elevation Reporter also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). BridgeClear Mobile's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). 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. BridgeClear Mobile sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Elevation Reporter asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elevation Reporter ships an update every 9 days, BridgeClear Mobile daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Elevation Reporter versus BridgeClear Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElevation ReporterBridgeClear Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJoe LynnWILLIAM DANIEL PRINCE

In-app purchases

None

Elevation Reporter

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BridgeClear Mobile

Subscriptions1
  • BridgeClear Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Elevation Reporter free?
Elevation Reporter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BridgeClear Mobile free?
BridgeClear Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Elevation Reporter or BridgeClear Mobile have ads?
Neither Elevation Reporter nor BridgeClear Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elevation Reporter or BridgeClear Mobile?
Elevation Reporter ships an update every 9 days, and BridgeClear Mobile daily. Most recently, Elevation Reporter was updated on October 24, 2026 and BridgeClear Mobile on October 25, 2026.

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