Comparison

Density Altitude + vs AeroAltitude

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Density Altitude +

This app calculates density altitude and other atmospheric data using location, GPS, and onboard sensors. It's accurate even without a cellular connection and useful for pilots, racers, and sports enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Density Altitude calculation
  • Relative Air Density (RAD)
  • Altimeter setting
  • Humidity calculations
  • GPS and barometer integration
  • Location search
  • Offline functionality
Features
Currently charting
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Instant and location accurate Density Altitude calculator/instrument app for iPhone and iPad that also finds relative air density (RAD), altimeter setting, relative humidity, specific humidity (grains/lb) and more. Super useful for pilots, especially in the backcountry. Many other uses for engine tuning, racing, sports, etc. * Seamlessly integrates weather data, GPS and your phone's onboard barometer to quickly and accurately calculate your density altitude, altimeter setting, relative air density, and more. * Takes humidity into account in all calculations, making it more accurate than the typical dry bulb approximation formula used by AWOS/ASOS, etc. * Works anywhere. Great without cellular connection as well, which makes it all the more useful in the backcountry and far away from ASOS/AWOS stations. * Location Search: Find atmospheric data (Density Altitude, etc.) at any point on Earth, from anywhere! Data Sensed and Calculated (all calculated with humidity): * Density Altitude * GPS Altitude * Temperature * Altimeter Setting * Absolute Pressure * Dew Point * Relative Humidity * Specific Humidity (grains/pound) * Air Density * Relative Air Density (RAD) * Dyno Correction The quickest way to get your Density Altitude! On the iPhone 6/6+ and newer iPads, it will use the built-in barometer and GPS. If you're in cell range, you don't need to supply any data. If you're out of cell range, all you need to supply is the outside air temperature. Designed not to need an internet connection, so it will work anytime and anywhere you need it. Great tool for pilots, drag racers, engine tuners, golfers, or anyone who needs to conveniently find their Density Altitude, Altimeter Setting, Relative Aid Density (RAD), Specific Humidity or Absolute Pressure. No ads or in-app purchases. We love feedback! Email us at densityaltitude@rateofclimb.com Disclaimer: Density Altitude+ uses available third party weather and elevation data to calculate atmospheric measurements, but Rate Of Climb does not guarantee that the original sources (including the National Weather Service, FAA and others) have provided data that is accurate, complete, timely, or properly formatted. Users should always contact official sources for the most accurate and timely updates. The service is not intended for use in situations in which the failure of the service could lead to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage. Your use of this application is at your sole risk.

About

AeroAltitude

This app calculates pressure and density altitudes using GPS, barometer, and airport METAR data. It offers manual input options and displays airport information, including charts on larger screens. A watch app and customizable units enhance its usability for pilots.

Highlights
  • Pressure and density altitude calculation
  • GPS and barometer integration
  • METAR data display
  • Airport database search
  • Watch app support
  • Customizable units
  • Data sharing
Features
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AeroAltitude calculates pressure altitude (PA) and density altitude (DA) either from user data inputs or automatically by using built-in GPS, built-in barometer*, and METAR** of airports. Overview of features: - PA/DA/QNH calculation for current position using GPS and barometer (enter temperature manually) - PA/DA calculation based on user inputs for altitude, QNH, and temperature - PA/DA calculation of any airports from the built-in airport database. Including METAR display and chart of DA (on 4'' screens and higher) - List of user defined airports showing PA/DA calculation - List of nearby airports showing PA/DA calculation - Includes watch app to display DA at current position, user, and nearby airports - User definable warning threshold factor - Sharing data via mail, message, etc. - All units are customizable - Pre iOS 14 today widget with PA/DA for maximum five nearby airports (not available in iOS 18 or later) AeroAltitude uses the freely available Aviation Digital Data Service from US NOAA to get METAR data and can not be guaranteed. Internet connection required

Screenshots

Density Altitude +4 screens
AeroAltitude3 screens

Verdict

The call

Density Altitude + and AeroAltitude both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Density Altitude +'s written reviews are positive against 60% of AeroAltitude's. Density Altitude + also leads on ratings volume (1K vs 5) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). AeroAltitude's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months) and price ($2.29 vs $3.99). On rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Density Altitude + costs $3.99 and AeroAltitude $2.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Density Altitude + against 4.8 for AeroAltitude. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Density Altitude + has 1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Density Altitude +'s written reviews are positive against 60% of AeroAltitude's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Density Altitude + ships an update every 4 months, AeroAltitude every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Density Altitude + versus AeroAltitude: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDensity Altitude +AeroAltitude
Price$3.99$2.29 — better
Rating4.8 (1K ratings)4.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#89 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRate Of Climb IndustriesLakehorn AG

Customer experience

Density Altitude +

All ratings1,028 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%

AeroAltitude

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Density Altitude +

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • GPS elevation doesn't always update reliably
  • No way to set altitude

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch Widget
  • Barometric pressure
  • Relative humidity for current location
  • Ability to manually enter values

AeroAltitude

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Density Altitude +

No in-app purchases

None

AeroAltitude

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Density Altitude + free?
Density Altitude + costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AeroAltitude free?
AeroAltitude costs $2.29, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Density Altitude + or AeroAltitude?
Density Altitude + and AeroAltitude are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1K and 5 ratings respectively.
Do Density Altitude + or AeroAltitude have ads?
Neither Density Altitude + nor AeroAltitude shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Density Altitude + or AeroAltitude?
Density Altitude + ships an update every 4 months, and AeroAltitude every 2 months. Most recently, Density Altitude + was updated on September 24, 2026 and AeroAltitude on September 21, 2026.

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