# Density Altitude + vs AeroAltitude

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 iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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 chart position there is nothing between them.

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. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Density Altitude + | AeroAltitude |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.29** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/density-altitude-plus/id994402197/reviews)** | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeroaltitude/id1186339144/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#56** | #75 |
| Size | 4 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rate Of Climb Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/528748185) | [Lakehorn AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/288286082) |

## What reviewers say

### Density Altitude +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/density-altitude-plus/id994402197)

**Currently charting:** #56 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for simplicity and ease of use
- 🔒 No data collected from the app
- 👍 Accurate and consistent
- 👍 Excellent for car racing
- 👍 Provides increased satellite accuracy

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 GPS elevation doesn't always update reliably
- 🔧 Can't manually change location

**Reported bugs**

- GPS elevation doesn't always update reliably
- No way to set altitude

**Requested features**

- Apple Watch Widget
- Barometric pressure
- Relative humidity for current location
- Ability to manually enter values


### AeroAltitude

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeroaltitude/id1186339144)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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 + is rated higher. Density Altitude + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while AeroAltitude averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### 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 October 26, 2026 and AeroAltitude on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Density Altitude + or AeroAltitude?

Density Altitude + currently peaks at #56 in the App Store charts, and AeroAltitude at #75. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*