Best Map Elevation Tool Apps

4.5😞(5.4K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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
💰 Too many ads
🤔 Confusing user interface

Map Elevation and Altitude Tool for Height Measure by margaret kovatch

Strong Contender

1.8(5 ratings)

Free

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Easily find your elevation and altitude above sea level. Simply tap on the map to drop a pin and view the height in meters or feet on the bottom bar. You can also re-select the pin to see the location details again.

Altitude & Elevation by BranchenKing Ltd.

GPS Altimeter & Barometer

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Topo Maps+: Topographic Maps

4.6😊(43K ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

Track your current elevation and altitude with GPS accuracy on visually appealing landscape backgrounds. Utilize the built-in barometer to monitor pressure-based altitude changes and a compass for orientation. Share your journey with customizable screenshots.

What We Love

👍 Simple and easy to use
🚀 Accurate altitude readings
💡 Useful for travel and outdoor activities
🔍 Provides GPS coordinates

Room to Improve

🐛 Inconsistent altitude readings
🔧 Compass functionality issues
📢 Intrusive ads
🔍 Difficulty finding specific location's elevation

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Distance, acres, boundaries

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Elevation For Real

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