Comparison

Density Altitude + vs RaceTools

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
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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

RaceTools

This app provides a suite of automotive tools for car enthusiasts. It includes calculators for ethanol blends and tire sizes, a tracker for car modifications, and a locator for E85 fuel stations. Optional CarPlay support keeps essential tools accessible on the road.

Highlights
  • Ethanol Calculator for precise fuel blends
  • E85 station locator
  • Car build tracker for mods and costs
  • Tire size comparison tool
  • Optional CarPlay support
Features
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RaceTools is the toolkit built for drivers who take their build seriously. Calculate your ethanol mix, find E85 stations without sharing your location, track every mod, and plan your routes. All in one app, built by a car guy for car guys. Key Features: 1. Ethanol Calculator: Get the precise pump gas and ethanol amounts to hit your target blend in seconds. Your car's setup is prefilled from your last calculation so you're never starting from scratch. Tap any field for a plain-English breakdown of what it means. 2. E85 Locator: Find E85 stations near any address without sharing your location. Search by address, use your current location, or search the area around you. Community-reported availability keeps the data honest. 3. Route Planner (Premium): Know your E85 stops before you leave the driveway. Plan your route around stations, save your last 5 routes, and never get caught short on a drive. 4. Car Build Tracker: Every mod. Every part. Every cost. Track your full build history in one place, because your build deserves better than a notes app. 5. Tire Size Calculator: Compare tire sizes before you commit. See diameter differences instantly and protect your AWD system from unwanted wear. 6. CarPlay Support (Premium): Your favorite RaceTools features, right on your dash. Hands-free and always within reach. Follow us: @racetoolsapp Terms of Use: https://racetools.mirzaworks.com/TermsAndConditions.html?source=app

Screenshots

Density Altitude +4 screens
RaceTools4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RaceTools at Free against Density Altitude +'s $3.99. RaceTools also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Density Altitude +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (1K vs 86). On rating, update cadence, ads 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

RaceTools is free to download; Density Altitude + costs $3.99 up front. RaceTools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Density Altitude + asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Density Altitude + against 4.9 for RaceTools. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Density Altitude + has 1K ratings behind it against 86, 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 100% of RaceTools's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Density Altitude + ships an update every 4 months, RaceTools every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Density Altitude + versus RaceTools: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDensity Altitude +RaceTools
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (1K ratings)4.9 (86 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better86
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#138 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRate Of Climb IndustriesMirzaWorks LLC

Customer experience

Density Altitude +

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

RaceTools

All ratings64 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

RaceTools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Density Altitude +

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

RaceTools

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly CarPlay add-on7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly CarPlay add-on7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Density Altitude + free?
Density Altitude + costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RaceTools free?
RaceTools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Density Altitude + or RaceTools?
RaceTools is rated higher. Density Altitude + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while RaceTools averages 4.9 from 86 ratings.
Do Density Altitude + or RaceTools have ads?
Neither Density Altitude + nor RaceTools shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Density Altitude + or RaceTools?
Density Altitude + ships an update every 4 months, and RaceTools every 3 months. Most recently, Density Altitude + was updated on September 24, 2026 and RaceTools on September 15, 2026.

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