# Density Altitude + vs xcNav

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Density Altitude + at 88% against xcNav's 20%. Density Altitude + also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (1K vs 4). xcNav's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

xcNav is free to download; Density Altitude + costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Density Altitude + holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Density Altitude + has 1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Density Altitude +'s written reviews are positive against 20% of xcNav's.

Density Altitude + ships an update every 4 months, xcNav every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Density Altitude + | xcNav |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/density-altitude-plus/id994402197/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcnav/id1616930706/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rate Of Climb Industries](https://appshunter.io/developer/528748185) | [Caleb Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616930708) |

## What reviewers say

### Density Altitude +

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

**Currently charting:** #37 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


### xcNav

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcnav/id1616930706)

This app provides essential navigation tools for paramotor pilots, including waypoints, ETAs, and live location sharing. It also offers group chat, airspace charts, weather information, and proximity warnings with external hardware.

**Highlights:** Navigation tools (waypoints, ETAs), Live location sharing, Group chat, Airspace sectional charts, Weather tools, ADSB-in proximity warnings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, 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 xcNav free?

xcNav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Density Altitude + or xcNav?

Density Altitude + is rated higher. Density Altitude + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while xcNav averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Density Altitude + or xcNav have ads?

Neither Density Altitude + nor xcNav shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Density Altitude + or xcNav?

Density Altitude + ships an update every 4 months, and xcNav every 6 weeks. Most recently, Density Altitude + was updated on September 24, 2026 and xcNav on August 26, 2026.

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