Mountain ID vs Altitude Cam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mountain ID
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Mountain ID helps you identify mountains by pointing your iPhone at them. Names appear overlaid on the landscape through your camera, with distance and elevation when you focus on a peak. HOW IT WORKS • Grant location and camera access when prompted • Stand outdoors with a clear view of the sky and the peaks you want to identify • Point your phone at the mountains in the distance • See labels anchored to peaks in augmented reality WHAT YOU GET • Real-time mountain names in your camera view • Distance and elevation for highlighted peaks • A list of nearby mountains you can browse and adjust • Search radius and display options in Settings • Accuracy indicators to help you know when location and compass readings are reliable BUILT FOR THE OUTDOORS Mountain ID works best outside with a clear line of sight to peaks. GPS and compass quality improve away from large metal objects and buildings. For the most accurate labels, allow the app a moment to calibrate after you arrive at your viewpoint. DATA Mountain information comes from OpenStreetMap community data. Coverage and detail vary by region. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone with ARKit support • Location and camera permissions • Outdoor use recommended Mountain ID is a tool for exploration and learning not a substitute for navigation, safety planning, or official mountaineering guidance. Always follow local rules and your own judgment in the backcountry. Questions or feedback? Contact us at support@kippisstudios.com.
Altitude Cam
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Altitude Cam turns every photo into an altitude shot. Aim your camera at a mountain. The current elevation hangs in front of you as a 3D AR label, locked in real-world space. Tap to drop named peak labels — MATTERHORN, EVEREST, or anything you choose — and they stay anchored where you placed them, even as you move. When you capture, the AR labels are baked into the photo or video. No exporting, no editing — what you see is what you get. — FEATURES — • Live altitude readout in 3D AR space, world-anchored above the horizon • Drop named 3D labels with autocomplete from a built-in database of 80,000 mountain peaks worldwide • Auto-recognizes your current location: peak name when you're in the mountains, building or street address in cities, place name everywhere else • Capture stills or full-frame video with all overlays preserved • Built-in map view of every photo, plotted as thumbnail markers on Apple Maps • Altitude in feet or meters (auto-detects from your locale; switchable in Settings) • Beautiful Futura typography on every overlay — FOR — Hikers, climbers, and anyone who wants their photos to remember more than just where they were. Travelers documenting elevation changes across a trip. Outdoor athletes tracking workouts. Photographers who want a single signature look. — PRIVACY — We don't collect, transmit, or sell your data. There's no backend. Photos, videos, and GPS coordinates stay on your device. Settings are stored locally. Apple Maps powers the gallery map; that's the only third-party service involved.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Altitude Cam at 15.1 against Mountain ID's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Mountain ID | Altitude Cam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kippis Studios Inc. | Chuansheng Jia |
In-app purchases
Mountain ID
No in-app purchases
Altitude Cam
No in-app purchases
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