# Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) vs Altimeter

The clearest difference is rating: Altimeter at 4.6 against Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)'s 1.0. Altimeter also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 2) and review sentiment (54% vs 37%). Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Altimeter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Altimeter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Altimeter has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)'s written reviews are positive against 54% of Altimeter's.

Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) ships an update monthly, Altimeter every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) | Altimeter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-gps-plus-speedometer/id777238099/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-elevation-compass/id1227302521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.6% of reviews | **53.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tigran Mkhitaryan](https://appshunter.io/developer/602761285) | [Furkan Ozoglu](https://appshunter.io/developer/906666201) |

## What reviewers say

### Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-gps-plus-speedometer/id777238099)

Track your elevation, speed, and location with this GPS-enabled tool. Share your current map location via SMS or email, and view your journey on various map modes. Features include unit settings, calibration, and a real-time compass.

**Highlights:** Elevation tracking, Speedometer (mph/kmh), Location sharing via SMS/email, Map integration (satellite, hybrid, standard), Real-time compass, Unit settings (imperial/metric)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


### Altimeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altimeter-elevation-compass/id1227302521)

Instantly discover your location, altitude, direction, and atmospheric pressure on a map. Track your elevation changes while moving and share photos with embedded location and altitude data. Access information on your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Real-time altitude and elevation tracking, GPS location, coordinates, and address, Atmospheric pressure monitoring, Detailed compass with direction tracking, Photo sharing with embedded location data, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Altimeter Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Altimeter Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Super splitter
- 👍 Simple app, that delivers
- 👍 Interesting when bushwalking
- 👍 Consistent and reliable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Can't even navigate with this spam filled app
- 🔍 Far too many ads and requests to review before getting to use the app
- 🔍 I can't even start using this before an ad pops up and I can't close it
- 🔍 Too noisy with continuous adds
- 🔍 Loud and obnoxious

**Reported bugs**

- Accuracy is not very good
- Not stable, altitude figure is constantly adjusting
- Only shows metric on Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Show compass on watch
- Better altitude accuracy


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) free?

Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Altimeter free?

Altimeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) or Altimeter?

Altimeter is rated higher. Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Altimeter averages 4.6 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) or Altimeter have ads?

Altimeter shows ads; Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) does not.

### Which is updated more often, Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) or Altimeter?

Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) ships an update monthly, and Altimeter every 7 months. Most recently, Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) was updated on September 18, 2026 and Altimeter on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*