Handy GPS lite vs Altimeter Offline
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Handy GPS lite
Navigate the outdoors with this GPS tool for sports like hiking and biking. Record waypoints, track your routes, and return home easily. Supports various coordinate systems and data export/import.
- View location in UTM or Lat/Lon
- Record and enter waypoints
- Goto waypoints
- Record track logs
- Display location, waypoints, and tracklogs on map
- Export/Import KML/GPX files
- Magnetic compass
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The perfect companion for your next outdoor adventure. Seek, find, record and return home with Handy GPS. This app is a real navigation tool designed for outdoors sports like hiking, bushwalking, mountain biking, kayaking and trail riding. It allows you to work in UTM or lat/lon coordinates. Note: This version of the app is limited to storing 3 waypoints and 40 tracklog points. The paid version does not have these limits. Features: * View your current location in UTM or Lat/Lon formats. * Record and/or manually enter waypoints. * Goto a waypoint. * Record a track log. * Show your current location, waypoints and tracklogs on a map. * Export waypoints and tracklogs to a KML file for viewing in Google Earth, or to a GPX file. * Import KML or GPX files and view in the app. * Email your current location to a friend. * Odometer to keep track of how far you've gone. * Magnetic compass. * Supports both metric and US/imperial units. * Supports datums WGS84, GDA94, AGD66 and AGD84. (Use WGS84 for NAD83) * Can show your current location as an MGRS grid ref (WGS84 only). * Optional walk timer. Additional features only available in the paid version include: * Use of custom datums (e.g. ED50, SAD69, OSGB36, etc) * Elevation profile. * Compute sun rise and set times. * Unlimited waypoints and tracklog points. * Offline map support. Disclaimer: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. To save battery power you can close the app from the task manager. The developer accepts no responsibility for you getting lost while using this app.
Altimeter Offline
Measure your current altitude and geographic coordinates without an internet connection. Ideal for outdoor activities like hiking and climbing where network coverage is unreliable. Track your highest altitude and share your progress with friends.
- Offline altimeter functionality
- Displays geographic coordinates
- Records highest altitude reached
- Altitude in meters and feet
- Customizable wallpapers
- GPS sensor auto-off to save battery
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This altimeter works offline –does not need Internet connectivity. It is a great altimeter to go hiking, trekking, cross-country skiing and climbing both mountains and peaks -where you might have problems to get network coverage. Share with your friends on social networks your current elevation and coordinates! Geographic coordinates displayed. As soon as you log out the GPS sensor is automatically turn off to save battery. You will be able to make a record of your highest altitude ever reached. Altitude both in metres and feet. You can choose between four different wallpapers. Get to know ever onward the altitude where you are.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Handy GPS lite at none against Altimeter Offline's shown. Handy GPS lite also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Handy GPS lite holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 60% positive.
Handy GPS lite ships an update every 2 months, Altimeter Offline every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Handy GPS lite | Altimeter Offline |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (18 ratings) — better | 3.8 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | +4 |
| Developer | Anthony Dunk | Arnau Egea |
Customer experience
Handy GPS lite
Altimeter Offline
In-app purchases
Handy GPS lite
No in-app purchases
Altimeter Offline
No in-app purchases
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