Pro Altimeter is a navigation utility for iOS that provides barometric altitude tracking for hikers and pilots.
Product velocity
Maintenance
Daily rank 🇺🇸
#90
▼56Navigation · paid
Sentiment
4.5
25k reviews
Nemesis
Altimeter+
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
It removes the cognitive friction of manual sensor calibration by integrating real-time METAR data from nearby airports.
For Outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and pilots requiring precise altitude measurements.
What does it look like?
Key features
Correlates local pressure with GPS, manual altitude, or METAR data to compute altitude.
Pulls real-time pressure data from the five closest airports within 100 miles.
How much does it cost?
The $0.99 price point positions the app as a low-cost, high-utility tool for users seeking hardware-sensor precision.
Velocity
Maintenance developmentperformanceinternationalizationmonetizationShow more...
Development has slowed significantly, with the latest release occurring 304 days ago. The app currently operates on a maintenance cadence, primarily addressing external API changes or platform-specific compatibility issues rather than introducing new features. The most recent updates have been sporadic, with no significant feature additions since the previous year. The project shows no signs of active, ongoing development or live operations.
Who built it?
Craig Hunter
8 apps tracked · Navigation
Pro Altimeter for Watch
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Nav Camera
Theodolite
Pro Compass for Watch
Pro Compass
Wx for iPhoneUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
Recent user voice shows an excited sentiment. Users appreciate accurate barometric sensor calibration provides reliable altitude data for specialized outdoor and professional measurement tasks and simple and clean interface design allows for quick altitude checks without unnecessary navigation or clutter.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- Accurate barometric sensor calibration provides reliable altitude data for specialized outdoor and professional measurement tasks
- Simple and clean interface design allows for quick altitude checks without unnecessary navigation or clutter
- App crashes immediately upon launch following the latest update, preventing access to core altimeter functionality
18 of 18 recent reviews analyzed · moderate confidence · Excited overall
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Competitive landscape for Pro Altimeter - Barometric+GPS
How's the Navigation market?
Pro Altimeter holds the #41 Paid position in the US Navigation category, maintaining a steady presence despite a small review volume of 18. The app's reliance on a one-time purchase model differentiates it from the subscription-heavy landscape of broader navigation tools.
Read the market outlookThe rivals identified
By Sichtwerk AG
This app is the direct market leader in the dedicated altimeter niche, commanding a massive user base that dwarfs this app's reach.
- Maintains a singular focus on high-precision altitude tracking without the bloat of general navigation features.
- Leverages a massive historical review volume to establish category authority and trust with outdoor enthusiasts.
- Provides a specialized interface optimized for rapid altitude checks rather than complex map-based navigation.
Unlock the head-to-head verdict: where this rival wins, and where it loses.
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Key takeaways for Pro Altimeter - Barometric+GPS
Where is it heading?
The navigation utility market is consolidating around apps that offer both high-precision data and social-sharing features. Pro Altimeter's current stability regressions and lack of feature velocity leave it exposed to rivals that offer better integration with modern mobile workflows, necessitating a pivot toward stability and data-visualization features to maintain its #41 chart slot.
- Launch crashes in the latest version prevent core utility access, which compounds the churn pressure from entrenched rivals like Altimeter+.
- The maintenance-mode release cadence leaves the app vulnerable to competitors that ship frequent feature updates to maintain store visibility.
The SWOT
- Multi-method calibration establishes a defensible utility barrier for professional users
- Hardware-sensor integration provides high-fidelity data compared to GPS-only rivals
- Landscape mode support would improve usability for cockpit and vehicle mounting
- Exportable data tables would satisfy professional users tracking elevation gain
Next best moves
Rebuild launch sequence because launch crashes are the top complaint → restore daily active habit
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's niche, paid-upfront model is a strength, not a weakness…
Read the full takeFeature gaps
Historical data graphing (available in Gaia GPS but missing here) +1
Since the last report: The app transitioned from a freemium model to a $0.99 paid-upfront purchase while entering a period of development dormancy, with no major updates in over 300 days.
Bottom line
Restoring launch stability is the immediate priority to defend the app's professional user base against entrenched rivals. Once stable, shipping historical data visualization will unlock the retention loop necessary to compete with high-volume navigation suites.
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Is Pro Altimeter accurate for professional use?
How does Pro Altimeter compare to Altimeter+?
Does Pro Altimeter work without an internet connection?
What is a good alternative for hikers?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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