Barometer & Altimeter vs How High Am I? Elevation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barometer & Altimeter
This app provides precise barometer and altimeter readings with live data, session recording, and historical analysis. It features automatic device calibration and supports various Apple devices and accessibility features.
- Dual barometer and altimeter dashboards
- Real-time pressure and elevation readings
- Session recording with rich datasets
- Interactive Swift Charts for analysis
- Automatic device calibration
- Optional WeatherKit sea-level calibration
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Know your elevation. Follow pressure changes. Keep a useful record of your hikes, climbs, stairs and everyday observations—with clear readings on iPhone and iPad, plus Apple Watch, widgets and Live Activities on supported devices. • Current altitude above sea level, with relative gain and net change kept separate. Check the reading source and freshness; authorized GPS can provide a fallback where available. • Start, pause, resume and save a recording. Authorized background recording keeps a session going while you use another app or lock your phone. • Find, rename and favorite saved recordings, add notes, compare charts and share data as CSV. • Check your wrist, widgets or Live Activity. Use Siri and Shortcuts to read, record or open saved sessions; interactive controls are available on supported OS versions. • Keep familiar metric/imperial units, Set Zero and pressure-reference calibration. Choose automatic weather, manual reference or a nearby US weather station where available. Readings depend on device hardware, permissions, source availability and conditions. Widgets and complications refresh on the system's schedule, not continuously. Watch recording controls need a reachable iPhone; phone-free Watch recording is not included. Saved history and supported local readings work offline; weather and station updates need a connection. HowHigh is for observation, not certified navigation or safety-critical guidance.
How High Am I? Elevation
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How High Am I? is a playful elevation app that shows how high you are above sea level. Whether you're hiking a mountain, exploring a new city, taking a road trip, or just curious about your elevation, open the app and see where you stand. FEATURES • Current Elevation See your current elevation above sea level in feet or meters. • Personal High Keep track of the highest elevation you've reached. • High History Save your highs and look back at where you've been. • Altitude Achievements Unlock achievements as you climb higher — from Getting Off the Ground and Gaining Altitude at 500 FT all the way to Mile High, Fourteener, and beyond. • Share Your High Create a branded share card showing your elevation and share it with friends. • Feet & Meters Choose the elevation unit that works for you. • Privacy First Your elevation history stays on your device. How High Am I? does not require an account. How High Am I? is supported by banner advertising. A one-time Remove Ads purchase is available for users who prefer an ad-free experience. Elevation readings depend on your device's location and sensor accuracy and may vary based on conditions. Go out. Climb high. Repeat.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Barometer & Altimeter at none against How High Am I? Elevation's 1. Barometer & Altimeter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. How High Am I? Elevation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barometer & Altimeter asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Barometer & Altimeter | How High Am I? Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Thirty Seven Inc. | Tucker Innovation Group LLC |
In-app purchases
Barometer & Altimeter
No in-app purchases
How High Am I? Elevation
- Remove Ads$2.99
Questions
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