Altimeter X
GPS and barometric altitude
$0.99
3.0for iPhone
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About Altimeter X
iOS/GPS altitude
Altitude estimated by the device's location service. It works reasonably well in most situations but can't track small changes and can be unreliable indoor.
Barometric altitude (iPhone 6 minimum)
Altitude based on the device's barometer. This is how most hardware altimeters work. It can track very small relative variations but must be calibrated with weather data or GPS. Calibration with weather data grabs current sea-level pressure and temperature at your location from a nearby weather station. GPS calibration takes the current iOS/GPS altitude as a starting point then uses the barometer to track changes.
Elevation database
This method displays earth surface elevation at your location by polling an elevation database. It works even with very imprecise location data but requires network access. Surface elevation usually includes buildings and trees.
Altitude estimated by the device's location service. It works reasonably well in most situations but can't track small changes and can be unreliable indoor.
Barometric altitude (iPhone 6 minimum)
Altitude based on the device's barometer. This is how most hardware altimeters work. It can track very small relative variations but must be calibrated with weather data or GPS. Calibration with weather data grabs current sea-level pressure and temperature at your location from a nearby weather station. GPS calibration takes the current iOS/GPS altitude as a starting point then uses the barometer to track changes.
Elevation database
This method displays earth surface elevation at your location by polling an elevation database. It works even with very imprecise location data but requires network access. Surface elevation usually includes buildings and trees.
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What's New in the Latest Version 3.0
Last updated on Sep 26, 2019
Old Versions
Version 3.0 is a complete overhaul that adds the ability to use the barometer to track your altitude (iPhone 6 minimum).
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Version History
3.0
Sep 26, 2019
Version 3.0 is a complete overhaul that adds the ability to use the barometer to track your altitude (iPhone 6 minimum).
2.0
Sep 11, 2017
Extended compatibility
1.3
Sep 9, 2013
Flattened design.
Dynamic lighting (put your iPhone flat on a table then grab it to see it in action).
Dynamic lighting (put your iPhone flat on a table then grab it to see it in action).
1.2
Feb 2, 2011
- GPS assisted by NASA topographic data
- Quick start
- Works indoor
- New icon
- New design
- Quick start
- Works indoor
- New icon
- New design
1.1
Jan 23, 2011
Bug fix for iOS4.1 users
1.0
Jan 18, 2011
Altimeter X FAQ
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Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of Altimeter X.
iPhone
Requires iOS 10.0 or later.
Altimeter X supports English
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