My Altitude and Elevation GPS is a navigation tool for hikers and professionals, providing high-precision coordinate tracking and geo-tagged photo management on iOS and Android.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app removes the friction of manual coordinate conversion for professionals by supporting multiple formats like MGRS and UTM, which standard map apps lack.
For Outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, and professionals requiring precise GPS coordinate tracking.
Key features
Supports DD, DDM, DMS, UTM, and MGRS formats for professional-grade location data.
Saves locations directly from watch devices and syncs data to the phone app.
Supports GPX, KML, and custom MYGPS formats for location data management.
How much does it cost?
The freemium model monetizes a broad user base through ads while gating advanced professional features behind IAP.
Velocity
Intense developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: intense.
Who built it?
MYSTIC MOBILE APPS
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What do users think recently?
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
Not enough recent reviews to extract reliable themes yet.
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Competitive landscape for My Altitude and Elevation GPS
How's the Navigation market?
My Altitude and Elevation GPS holds a niche position in the Tools category, with a 4.55 rating on iOS and 4.05 on Android across over 5,000 total ratings. The app's focus on professional coordinate formats differentiates it from mass-market navigation tools that prioritize simple point-to-point routing.
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Key takeaways for My Altitude and Elevation GPS
Where is it heading?
The navigation tools market is shifting toward offline-first experiences, where users expect full functionality without cellular service. My Altitude and Elevation GPS remains exposed to churn if it does not address the connectivity dependency, as hikers will migrate to tools that function independently of network availability.
- The current release cadence focuses on maintenance and bug fixes, which keeps the app stable but limits new user acquisition.
- The requirement for an active data connection to report elevation prevents the app from competing with offline-first navigation tools in remote areas.
The SWOT
- Professional coordinate support (MGRS/UTM) builds category authority.
- Apple Watch integration reduces phone dependency during active use.
- Offline map caching would remove the connectivity dependency.
- Localized coordinate tutorials could increase conversion for non-professional hikers.
Next best moves
Ship offline elevation caching because the data-connection requirement is a top friction point for hikers → increase session retention
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's reliance on data connections is not…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app transitioned to a freemium monetization model and expanded its professional utility through Apple Watch integration. These changes prioritize professional-grade coordinate support over the previous general-purpose elevation tracking.
Bottom line
My Altitude and Elevation GPS secures its niche through professional coordinate support, but the dependency on active data for elevation data limits its utility for the core hiking audience. Prioritizing offline elevation caching would unlock the app's potential as a primary tool for remote navigation.
Unlock 2 critical frictions, 2 market threats, 1 more prioritized move and the analyst’s take.
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Sources
- [1] Play Store listing, source
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