Pressure Altimeter vs Sky Gauge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pressure Altimeter
This app uses your device's barometric pressure sensor to display your current altitude above sea level in real time. It also tracks vertical speed, allowing you to monitor ascent and descent rates, and saves your maximum and minimum altitudes.
- Real-time altitude display
- Vertical speed monitoring
- Saves max/min altitudes
- Airplane mode compatible
- Apple Watch support
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Pressure Altimeter converts your device's barometric pressure sensor reading to an altitude above sea level. Requires iPad Air 2, iPhone 6, or Apple Watch Series 3 or newer for pressure sensor capability. Now you can monitor your elevation or cabin altitude accurately and in real time. Works in airplane mode. No GPS required. We have also included a vertical speed display so you can see the rate that you are climbing or descending. Features: - Altimeter setting (inHg or hPa/millibars.) - Altitude display in either feet or meters. - Vertical speed in feet per minute or meters per second. - Vertical speed direction (up/down) and warning if excessive rate detected. - Saves Maximum and Minimum altitudes reached. - Includes Apple Watch support. Note: A current altimeter setting for your location is required in order to convert the pressure reading into an accurate altitude.
Sky Gauge
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Sky Gauge: Elevation Tracker for Apple Watch Experience the simplicity of altitude tracking with Sky Gauge on your Apple Watch. With just a tap, Sky Gauge begins measuring changes in your elevation from the starting point, displayed as zero. Key Features: Instant Elevation Tracking: Start tracking with a single tap and view real-time elevation changes. Switch Units Easily: Tap on the elevation reading to toggle between feet and meters. Intuitive Interface: Designed exclusively for Apple Watch, ensuring ease of use and clarity. Full directions at: http://skygauge.justingengo.com Sky Gauge is perfect for paramotoring, paragliding, hiking, climbing, biking, skiing, snowboarding, or any activity where tracking elevation is essential. Download now and explore the heights effortlessly!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Sky Gauge at every 4 weeks against Pressure Altimeter's every 9 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Pressure Altimeter costs $0.99 and Sky Gauge $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pressure Altimeter ships an update every 9 months, Sky Gauge every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pressure Altimeter | Sky Gauge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lonnie Ganz | S. Justin Gengo |
In-app purchases
Pressure Altimeter
No in-app purchases
Sky Gauge
No in-app purchases
Questions
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