Comparison

Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) vs GPS Elevation

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

GPS Elevation

This navigation app provides hikers and explorers with precise altitude, GPS coordinates, and barometric pressure data. It also calculates water boiling points based on elevation, enhancing outdoor safety and preparedness.

Highlights
  • Precise altitude data
  • GPS coordinates
  • Barometric pressure readings
  • Water boiling point calculations
  • Multiple unit options
Features
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Discover the ultimate companion for your outdoor adventures - GPS Altitude! Designed for hikers, explorers, and nature lovers, this app equips you with essential information to keep you safe and informed during your outdoor excursions. Key features: - Precise altitude data with continuous updates in meters (m) or feet (ft) - GPS coordinates for easy navigation in decimal degrees (DD), degrees and decimal minutes (DM), or degrees, minutes, and seconds (DMS) format - Barometric pressure in multiple units, including inches of mercury (inHg), millibars (mb), hectopascals (hPa), pounds per square inch (psi), atmospheres (atm), and kilopascals (kPa) to stay weather-aware - Water boiling point calculations based on elevation in degrees Celsius (°C) or Fahrenheit (°F) Enhance your hiking experience with Altitude's easy-to-use interface, providing crucial insights for every adventure. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/webaspps998/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)4 screens
GPS Elevation4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Elevation at 100% against Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)'s 37%. GPS Elevation also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 GPS Elevation sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS Elevation holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of GPS Elevation's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) versus GPS Elevation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAltimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)GPS Elevation
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTigran MkhitaryanYaroslav Babenko

Customer experience

Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)

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

GPS Elevation

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)

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

GPS Elevation

Subscriptions2
  • GPS Altitude Pro$4.991 Month
  • GPS Altitude Pro$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • GPS Altitude Pro$2.49
  • GPS Altitude$4.99
  • GPS Altitude$9.99
Show 1 more
  • GPS Altitude Pro$49.99

Questions

Is Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) free?
Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Elevation free?
GPS Elevation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) or GPS Elevation?
GPS Elevation is rated higher. Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while GPS Elevation averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) or GPS Elevation have ads?
Neither Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) nor GPS Elevation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) or GPS Elevation?
Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) ships an update monthly, and GPS Elevation monthly. Most recently, Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) was updated on September 18, 2026 and GPS Elevation on August 31, 2026.

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