# Altitude Measurement vs GPS Elevation

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Elevation at 100% against Altitude Measurement's 18%. GPS Elevation also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). Altitude Measurement's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium) and ratings volume (30 vs 5). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Altitude Measurement sells 3 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.

GPS Elevation holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Altitude Measurement has 30 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Altitude Measurement's written reviews are positive against 100% of GPS Elevation's.

Altitude Measurement ships an update every 13 months, GPS Elevation monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Altitude Measurement | GPS Elevation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altitude-measurement/id887841155/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-elevation/id6446495926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 17.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nanshu Kaneshiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/798559687) | [Yaroslav Babenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/814545711) |

## What reviewers say

### Altitude Measurement

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altitude-measurement/id887841155)

This app displays your current altitude in meters or feet directly on a map. It allows you to see the elevation of a central point or up to five points along a straight line. Easily find your height above sea level with this intuitive tool.

**Highlights:** Display altitude on map, Measure central point elevation, Measure 5 points on a line, Search for locations, Show current location

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lunch tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Generous tip | $29.99 | one-time |


### GPS Elevation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-elevation/id6446495926)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Altitude Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| GPS Altitude Pro | $29.99 | per year |
| GPS Altitude Pro | $2.49 | one-time |
| GPS Altitude | $4.99 | one-time |
| GPS Altitude | $9.99 | one-time |
| GPS Altitude Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Altitude Measurement free?

Altitude Measurement 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, Altitude Measurement or GPS Elevation?

GPS Elevation is rated higher. Altitude Measurement averages 2.0 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while GPS Elevation averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Altitude Measurement or GPS Elevation have ads?

Altitude Measurement shows ads; GPS Elevation does not.

### Which is updated more often, Altitude Measurement or GPS Elevation?

Altitude Measurement ships an update every 13 months, and GPS Elevation monthly. Most recently, Altitude Measurement was updated on October 24, 2026 and GPS Elevation on November 3, 2026.

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