Density Altitude + vs AeroAltitude
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Density Altitude calculation
- Relative Air Density (RAD)
- Altimeter setting
- Humidity calculations
- GPS and barometer integration
- Location search
- Offline functionality
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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.
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.
- Pressure and density altitude calculation
- GPS and barometer integration
- METAR data display
- Airport database search
- Watch app support
- Customizable units
- Data sharing
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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
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Verdict
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
Density Altitude + costs $3.99 and AeroAltitude $2.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Density Altitude + | AeroAltitude |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | $2.29 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (1K ratings) | 4.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 60.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #89 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rate Of Climb Industries | Lakehorn AG |
Customer experience
Density Altitude +
AeroAltitude
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
Density Altitude +
No in-app purchases
AeroAltitude
No in-app purchases
Questions
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