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Best GPS Altitude Measurement Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated July 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our gps altitude measurement list covers 248+ iPhone apps updated through July 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top GPS Altitude Measurement Apps (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1My AltitudeMy AltitudeFree4.8★ (26K)YesYesAug 2026
2GPS Altitude MeasurementGPS Altitude MeasurementFree was $0.995.0★ (1)NoYesAug 2026
3Elevation - Altimeter MapElevation - Altimeter MapFree4.5★ (5.3K)YesYesAug 2026
4Altimeter - Altitude & CompassAltimeter - Altitude & CompassFree4.6★ (8.5K)YesYesAug 2026
5Current AltitudeCurrent AltitudeFree4.8★ (17K)YesYesAug 2026
6Positive AltitudePositive AltitudeFree4.8★ (9)NoNoMay 2026
7Altitude AppAltitude App$0.993.8★ (4)NoNoAug 2026
8GPS Altimeter - Altitude & MapGPS Altimeter - Altitude & MapFree4.8★ (184)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for GPS Altitude Measurement

My Altitude#1

My Altitude by Dayana Networks Ltd

GPS Elevation & Barometer
Editor's Choice
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(26K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app displays your current location's latitude, longitude, and altitude using GPS. It also provides barometric pressure, water boiling point, and weather information. You can capture photos with location and elevation data, and even get the altitude of any location worldwide.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Accurate altitude readings
  • 📍 Provides coordinates and location details
  • 🔍 Useful for outdoor activities and travel
  • 💻 Works offline without internet connection

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate altitude readings
  • 🔍 Lacks search functionality on map
  • 🔌 Drains battery quickly
GPS Altitude Measurement#2

GPS Altitude Measurement by 紫荣 雷

Longitude and latitude,compass
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides real-time altitude, GPS coordinates, and air pressure readings. It includes a compass, map navigation, and various outdoor tools like a ruler and level. It offers accurate measurements even without a network connection.

Elevation - Altimeter Map#3

Elevation - Altimeter Map by Mapnitude Company Limited

Find your altitude on the map
Worth Considering
🗺️ Navigation
4.5😞(5.3K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Easily find your current elevation, altitude, and height above sea level. This app allows you to check elevations by touching the map, entering an address, or using your device's GPS or barometer. It also provides valuable data for flood prediction and outdoor planning.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Works great
  • 👍 Helpful for research
  • 👍 Useful for tracking elevation during storms
  • 👍 Easy to use

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on opening
  • 🐛 Elevation readings are inaccurate
  • 🐛 Doesn't work consistently

More GPS Altitude Measurement apps to explore

4
Altimeter - Altitude & Compass
Altimeter - Altitude & Compass
Altimeter - Altitude & Compass
Weather & Elevation for Hiking
Free

This app provides real-time altitude, atmospheric pressure, and location data. It includes a compass, speedometer, pedometer, weather updates, and tools like binoculars, a flashlight, and SOS functionality for outdoor activities and daily use.

Real-time altimeter and barometerGPS compass and speedometerPedometer and step counter
✈️ Travel
(8.5K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Current Altitude
Current Altitude
Current Altitude
by Hearn Apps, LLC
Free

Track your current altitude and location with this GPS-powered utility. Save important spots, view coordinates in multiple formats, and easily share your position with others. Ideal for outdoor adventures and travel.

GPS-powered location trackingSave and reference locationsMultiple GPS format displays
🔧 Utilities
(17K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Positive Altitude
Positive Altitude
Positive Altitude
How high am I?
Free

Instantly check your current elevation, speed, and direction of travel. This utility app also displays your rate of ascent or descent and GPS signal accuracy. It's designed for easy readability in various outdoor and travel scenarios.

Real-time elevation and altitudeSpeed and direction trackingRate of ascent/descent
🔧 Utilities
(9)
free
7
Altitude App
Altitude App
Altitude App
by Piet Jonas
$0.99

This navigation tool provides your current altitude using GPS or a digital elevation model. It offers flexibility with unit selection and target altitude setting, even working on devices without GPS.

GPS and ASTER DEM altitude sourcesMetric and feet unit switchingOptional target altitude setting
🗺️ Navigation
(4)
paid
8
GPS Altimeter - Altitude & Map
GPS Altimeter - Altitude & Map
GPS Altimeter - Altitude & Map
Check altitude, record hiking!
Free

This app precisely measures your current altitude and elevation using GPS, barometer, and online services. It's ideal for outdoor enthusiasts to track hiking, skiing, and biking routes, recording key metrics like highest and lowest altitudes. Users can also view their location on a map and share achievements.

Accurate altitude measurement (meters/feet)Record sports activities with route mapTrack lowest and highest altitudes
⚽ Sports
(184)
free with in-app purchases
9
GPS Altitude&Height tracker
GPS Altitude&Height tracker
GPS Altitude&Height tracker
Altitude Offline&photo stamps
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF

This app provides real-time altitude, atmospheric pressure, and GPS location tracking for outdoor activities. It allows users to share photos with embedded altitude data and includes a built-in compass and barometer. Ideal for adventurers and travelers seeking detailed location information.

Real-time altitude measurementOffline GPS location trackingBuilt-in compass
✈️ Travel
(37)
free with in-app purchases
10
Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS
Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS
Altimeter ∞ Elevation GPS
Current Altitude Tracker
Free

This app provides real-time GPS elevation tracking for your current location. It's ideal for outdoor activities, travel, or simply satisfying your curiosity about altitude. The app is designed for simplicity and accuracy, working offline with minimal battery consumption.

Current altitude displayGPS accuracy indicatorClean, easy-to-read interface
🔧 Utilities
(879)
free with in-app purchases
11
GPS
GPS
GPS
by Void Stop Pty Ltd
$0.99

This app provides detailed location data including speed, altitude, and coordinates. It offers various map views and tracks your journey statistics. Customize settings for units, display, and background operation.

Current heading, course, speed, coordinates, altitudeStreet, topographic, and satellite mapsCached maps for offline viewing
🗺️ Navigation
(7)
free
12
GPS Data Smart
GPS Data Smart
GPS Data Smart
GPS, Altitude, Speed & Map
Free

Track your outdoor activities with detailed GPS information. Monitor altitude, speed, location, and signal quality. View sunrise/sunset times and local UTC time on a world map.

Altitude and elevation trackingLatitude and longitude coordinatesSpeed in km/h or mph
🗺️ Navigation
(405)
free with in-app purchases
13
Altitude Checker
Altitude Checker
Altitude Checker
Measure Altitude with GNSS
Free

Measure altitude using your device's location or by selecting points on a map. Offers various measurement modes and customizable settings for units, datums, and coordinate systems. Includes an option to display addresses or coordinates.

Map Measurement ModeGNSS ModeDigital Elevation Model (DEM) data
🌟 Lifestyle
(4)
free with in-app purchases
14
Altimeter Just Altitude
Altimeter Just Altitude
Altimeter Just Altitude
Easy use Altimeter for hiking
Free
$5.99 | 100% OFF
🗺️ Navigation
(0)
15
My Altitude and Elevation
My Altitude and Elevation
My Altitude and Elevation
by Bhavik Savaliya
Free

This app provides precise surface elevation data using various web services and device sensors. It offers features like barometric pressure measurement, current weather information, and the ability to watermark photos with elevation details. Users can also find the altitude of any location worldwide.

Precise surface elevation from web servicesBarometric pressure and altitude measurementCurrent weather and temperature data
☀️ Weather
(24)
free with in-app purchases
16
Altimeter-Compass,GPS Altitude
Altimeter-Compass,GPS Altitude
Altimeter-Compass,GPS Altitude
Altitude & Compass Pro
Free

This outdoor utility app provides real-time altitude tracking, precise compass navigation, and environmental monitoring. It also includes sunrise/sunset times and a decibel meter for outdoor planning.

Real-time altitude trackingPrecise compass navigationEnvironmental monitoring (temp, pressure)
🔧 Utilities
(2)
ad-supported
17
Altimeter – GPS Height & Speed
Altimeter – GPS Height & Speed
Altimeter – GPS Height & Speed
Altitude, speed, and heading
Free
⚽ Sports
(0)
18
Altitude - Höhenmesser
Altitude - Höhenmesser
Altitude - Höhenmesser
GPS altitude measurement
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
19
Alti-meter
Alti-meter
Alti-meter
Get you current altitude
Free
$0.99 | 100% OFF

This app provides your current altitude with a simple and cool interface. It allows switching between meters and feet and automatically stores your maximum altitude. It's also available for Apple Watch and as a widget.

Current altitude displaySwitch between meters and feetStore maximum altitude
🔧 Utilities
(271)
free
20
GPS Elevation
GPS Elevation
GPS Elevation
Altimeter & Barometer
Free
🗺️ Navigation
(0)

FAQ about GPS Altitude Measurement

What are the best gps altitude measurement apps for iPhone?
My Altitude tops our gps altitude measurement apps ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 26K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top gps altitude measurement apps we rank are free to download, including My Altitude and GPS Altitude Measurement.
My Altitude shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 248+ gps altitude measurement apps on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
My Altitude uses GPS to show your current location's latitude, longitude, and altitude (height from sea level). It also provides barometric pressure, water boiling point, and current weather conditions. The app works offline and is ideal for outdoor use.
Key features include displaying elevation in meters or feet, showing coordinates, providing barometric pressure and water boiling point, offering current weather updates, and allowing you to take photos watermarked with location and elevation data. You can also look up the altitude of any location worldwide.