Comparison

Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) vs Altimeter Elevation Watch

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

Head to head
About

Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)

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
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Get your elevation, climb rate and much more, wherever you are ! SMS your map location link Your location link is very helpful in sometimes,such like when you are lost and you want ask your friends for a help. For this situation, you just need send your location link to she/he, and your friend can find you and your ways very easily in the building Maps (for map view in a web browser). Features included - Imperial and Metric unit settings. - Altiude calibrate refresh button. - GPS accuracy indicator. - GPS distance accuracy indicator. Track information - Time elapsed. - Distance. - Average speed. - Max speed. - Altitude. Tracking - Speed tracking in mph or km/h based on MPH or KM/H mode. - Distance tracking in miles or kilometers based on MPH or KM/H mode. - Time tracking. - Tracking location on map. - Ability to turn tracking off/on. - Longitude, latitude coordinates. Map integration - Satellite maps mode. - Hybrid maps mode. - Standard maps mode. - Tracking location changes trajectory. Compass - Shows device real-time orientation to magnetic fields. - Ability to switch between true and magnetic North. - Location coordinates (longitude, latitude). - Course Share - Start, end points, coordinates link email sending - Map screenshot email sending

About

Altimeter Elevation Watch

Track your elevation and altitude gain in real-time with this app. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts, it provides a precise altimeter directly on your Apple Watch face or iPhone home screen widget, allowing you to focus on your activity.

Highlights
  • Real-time altitude and elevation gain
  • Apple Watch complication
  • iPhone home screen widget
  • Live Activity on iPhone
  • Graphical daily profile
  • Monthly and yearly analysis
Features
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Check your current altitude and see how much you have climbed. Altimeter shows your altitude, daily peak and elevation gain on hikes, bike rides and mountain drives. Use it on iPhone and Apple Watch, or view your altitude in CarPlay. ALTITUDE IN YOUR CAR The native CarPlay app has its own view for altitude, climb or descent per minute, grade, direction, peak and gain. It is an altitude display, not a navigation app. Set it up before driving. ALTITUDE WITHOUT SWITCHING APPS Start a Live Activity on iPhone to see altitude, peak and gain on the Lock Screen. Compatible iPhones also show these values in the Dynamic Island. Live Activity and the native CarPlay app are separate features. Widgets and Watch complications show your latest available altitude data. LOOK BACK AT YOUR ROUTE Record a track and open it on the map later. The line is colored by elevation; the color scale shows lower and higher sections. Daily history shows your altitude profile, peak and ascent. Monthly and yearly views help you compare your altitude history. FIT IT TO YOUR DAY • Display altitude in meters or feet • Check altitude on Apple Watch • Use Siri or Shortcuts to start a Live Activity or ask for your altitude • Optionally use existing Flights Climbed data from Apple Health in your analysis BEFORE YOU START Readings depend on GPS reception, sensors and location permissions. Background features require appropriate permissions. iOS and watchOS limit widget and complication refreshes; these are not continuously live displays. The app does not replace professional measurement equipment, navigation or safety equipment. ACCESS New users can try the app for two days. Continued access then requires a monthly subscription, annual subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. Existing purchases can be restored in the app. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)4 screens
Altimeter Elevation Watch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Altimeter Elevation Watch at 4.4 against Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)'s 1.0. Altimeter Elevation Watch also leads on ratings volume (71 vs 2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)'s advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Altimeter Elevation Watch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Altimeter Elevation Watch holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Altimeter Elevation Watch has 71 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)'s written reviews are positive against 33% of Altimeter Elevation Watch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) ships an update monthly, Altimeter Elevation Watch every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) versus Altimeter Elevation Watch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAltimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)Altimeter Elevation Watch
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.4 (71 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.6% of reviews — better32.8% of reviews
Number of ratings271 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTigran MkhitaryanBernhard Hering

Customer experience

Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive36.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative56.1%

Altimeter Elevation Watch

All ratings71 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive32.8%
Neutral14.1%
Negative53.1%

Bugs and requests

Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Altimeter Elevation Watch

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • CarPlay screen is black
  • Elevation incorrect (50K feet off)
  • Cannot get past 'Location Access for Altimeter' page
  • App display language is a mix of German and English
  • App takes over iPhone operation, requires deletion
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  • Watch complications do not update automatically
  • Watch complications crash
  • Watch complications only display meters regardless of setting
  • App does not download to watch
  • Altitude does not change
  • App does not work
  • Not compatible with watch series 3 cellular
  • Watch app does not work
  • Cannot get it to read in feet on iPhone or Apple Watch
  • Wrong altitude displayed
  • Accuracy issues (changes while stationary)
  • Settings reset, must be set again
  • Watch app crashes
  • Complication does not update
  • Complication shows "Altimeter" instead of altitude
  • Watch app crashes on opening
  • App does not work on Series 3 watch
  • App does not work on Series 4 watch
  • Complication limited to 999 meters
  • Units not changeable to feet on watch
  • Complication does not work with certain watch faces
  • Complication does not update as advertised
  • Units change to meters when phone is not present
  • App does not work while flying

Requested features

10 requests
  • French translation for options
  • Basic widget for CarPlay
  • Watch complication with large number for elevation
  • Ability to set watch complications to feet
  • Larger complication size for watch face
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  • Elevation gain/loss on watch complication
  • Use watch's barometer
  • Graph of elevation changes on iPhone
  • Option to select complication size
  • Direction of travel indicator

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Get Pro$3.99
2 purchases

Altimeter Elevation Watch

Subscriptions1
  • Support Development$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) free?
Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Altimeter Elevation Watch free?
Altimeter Elevation Watch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) or Altimeter Elevation Watch?
Altimeter Elevation Watch is rated higher. Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Altimeter Elevation Watch averages 4.4 from 71 ratings.
Do Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) or Altimeter Elevation Watch have ads?
Neither Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) nor Altimeter Elevation Watch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) or Altimeter Elevation Watch?
Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) ships an update monthly, and Altimeter Elevation Watch every 10 days. Most recently, Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) was updated on October 21, 2026 and Altimeter Elevation Watch on October 19, 2026.

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