Altimeter Pro GR vs LiveHeight
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Altimeter Pro GR
This app displays your current altitude, location coordinates, and compass heading. It also provides weather data like temperature and atmospheric pressure. Users can customize units, language, and access session-specific metrics.
- Real-time altitude display
- GPS coordinates (DMS)
- Live compass heading
- Temperature and pressure data
- Imperial/metric unit switching
- Session-focused metrics
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Altimeter Pro GR turns your iPhone into a clear, easy-to-read altimeter and companion for outdoor use. See your current altitude, vertical accuracy, latitude and longitude (with degrees/minutes/seconds), and a live compass-style heading. Weather data adds temperature and atmospheric pressure so you can read conditions alongside elevation. Switch between imperial and metric, pick your preferred language from Settings, and open the Pro dashboard for session-focused metrics (pressure, vertical accuracy, max altitude this session). Pro detail can be unlocked with a short rewarded video for 24 hours. Share your position when you want to, manage units and language from Settings, and review Terms of Use & Disclaimer in your language. Built for hikers, pilots, travelers, and anyone who wants altitude and context at a glanceβnot for aviation or safety-critical navigation.
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: LiveHeight at every 6 weeks against Altimeter Pro GR's every 7 months. Altimeter Pro GR's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Altimeter Pro GR ships an update every 7 months, LiveHeight every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Altimeter Pro GR | LiveHeight |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 26.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dimitris Papadopoulos | Shyam Steenhaut |
In-app purchases
Altimeter Pro GR
No in-app purchases
LiveHeight
No in-app purchases
Questions
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