Comparison

LiveHeight vs Compass Go

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

Head to head
About

LiveHeight

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LiveHeight turns your iPhone's built-in barometer into a precision altimeter that reveals altitude changes as small as a few centimeters, live, on a clean dashboard with a real-time sparkline. PRECISION ALTITUDE β€’ Live altitude from the iPhone's barometric sensor β€’ Altitude above sea level, fused from GPS and the barometer β€’ Real-time sparkline to watch every rise and fall β€’ Metric or imperial units STORM WATCH (works offline) β€’ Tracks atmospheric pressure trends to warn you before storms roll in β€’ No signal needed, built for the backcountry β€’ Optional background monitoring, off by default and fully under your control BUILT FOR HIKING β€’ Track a hike and save it to Apple Health as a workout β€’ Topographic maps and 3D terrain views β€’ Elevation profiles and terrain lookups for the trail ahead β€’ Hike prep cards with the essentials before you set off β€’ Outdoor conversion tool for multiple occasions β€’ Sunset times so you know how much daylight is left β€’ Emergency mode: continuous location tracking, then a power-saving standby that keeps your position findable for days so rescuers can reach you PRIVATE BY DESIGN β€’ No account, no ads, no tracking β€’ Your readings stay on your device β€’ Health data is never sold or shared Whether you're chasing a summit, watching the weather turn, or just curious how high you are right now, LiveHeight gives you the numbers instantly and accurately.

About

Compass Go

Features
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Compass Go puts essential outdoor navigation tools in your pocket. Whether you are hiking a mountain trail, surveying a campsite, or simply finding your bearings in a new city, Compass Go delivers professional-grade instruments in a beautiful dark interface. PRECISION COMPASS True heading with magnetic declination. Cardinal and intercardinal markers update in real time. Calibration guide ensures accuracy in any environment. BUBBLE LEVEL Dual-axis spirit level with degree readout. Perfect for leveling a tent, checking slopes, or aligning equipment. Haptic feedback at zero. BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER Real-time altitude from the barometric sensor. Track elevation gain and loss over time. View sunrise and sunset times based on your current coordinates. LOCATION BOOKMARKS Save any GPS coordinate with a custom name and icon. See distance and bearing from your current position. Navigate back to saved spots effortlessly. TRIP RECORDER Record hiking routes with detailed statistics β€” distance, duration, elevation profile, and average speed. Name and review past trips. Live Activity keeps your stats visible on the Lock Screen. DESIGNED FOR THE OUTDOORS - Dark-mode-only interface reduces glare and saves battery - Works without cellular signal once launched - Haptic feedback confirms interactions without looking - Widgets show heading or last trip at a glance - Background location keeps recording when you switch apps Privacy first: no account required, no data leaves your device. All bookmarks and trips are stored locally with SwiftData.

Screenshots

LiveHeight4 screens
Compass Go3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Compass Go at 17.0 against LiveHeight's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
LiveHeight versus Compass Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLiveHeightCompass Go
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.517.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size5 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShyam Steenhautζ™“ ιƒ­

In-app purchases

None

LiveHeight

No in-app purchases

None

Compass Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LiveHeight free?
LiveHeight is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Compass Go free?
Compass Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LiveHeight or Compass Go have ads?
Neither LiveHeight nor Compass Go shows ads.

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