Accurate Altimeter

Turn your phone into an altimeter! Get elevation even offline.

Accurate Altimeter: Elevation Measurement App

"Accurate Altimeter" is a leading Android app that transforms your phone into a precise altimeter, offering offline elevation measurements using various methods including satellite triangulation and pressure sensors. It features historical elevation charts, maps with peak names, and the ability to take pictures with location data. Upgrade to access advanced PRO functionalities like sensor error compensation, expanded mapping areas, altitude recording, and an ad-free experience.
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App stats

By: AR Labs
Version: 2.3.16 (Last updated: 2024-08-27)
Creation date: 2014-03-21
Permissions
Device & app history: retrieve running apps
Location: approximate location (network-based), precise location (GPS and network-based)
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Wi-Fi connection information: view Wi-Fi connections
Other:
  • receive data from Internet
  • view network connections
  • full network access
  • run at startup
  • control vibration
  • prevent device from sleeping
  • Google Play license check

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App summary

The most downloaded Altimeter for Android that does not need internet to work!

- Altitude estimation with three different methods to be always sure to get a reliable measure, even without internet connection.
- Historical charts to see your excursions elevation gain.
- Maps with peaks' name and contour lines. Pick elevation from any point on the map.
- Pictures with impressed place name and altitude.

Altitude can be estimated:
- With satellites triangulation. Slow and less accurate but it works even with no internet connection.
- Taking the ground elevation at your current position from a global elevation map.
- Using the pressure sensor of your device (if available). It calibrates itself on pressure from the nearest weather station to improve accuracy.

As additional PRO features you can also:
- compensate systematic error of pressure sensor
- download a larger area of the global elevation map
- record altitude without opening the App
- pick elevation on the map with no limitation
- have no advertising

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Accurate measurements using barometric pressure, especially after calibration.
  • User-friendly interface that provides simple altitude readings.
  • Reliable GPS functionality, though with some limitations.
  • Good community involvement and developer responsiveness.
  • Works well in combination with a weather app for altitude prediction.
Cons
  • GPS functionality can be inconsistent or unreliable in various locations.
  • Some users reported the app becoming unresponsive or crashing.
  • Ads can appear too frequently, leading to frustrations.
  • Accuracy varies based on atmospheric conditions and specific calibration needs.
  • Limitations in the free version necessitate purchasing the pro version for full features.
Most mentioned
  • Accuracy issues, particularly with elevation readings.
  • The necessity of calibration for the best results.
  • Problems with GPS signal detection and location accuracy.
  • Frequent mention of advertisements disrupting the user experience.
  • Sensitivity of the app to small changes in altitude.
User reviews
Great app. I enjoy using your app. Is there a way to add coordinates to a photo as well as elevation at the point of taking a photo? It might be that the coordinate of a photo is stored within the photo - not sure. I'm a volunteer for a community group and it would be great to have the coordinates on the photo to share info more easily. For example, we have fire ants, an introduced pest, and I've been working with government officials to identify locations of their nests for treatment.
by Steve Jones, 2024-10-10

It works so well! It accurately senses the elevation change from dropping off a desk to the foot! It auto-fetches the altimeter setting from the nearest airport. It also lets you tune the calibration to get measuremt to agree with a position at known elevation, like if you're at sea level.
by Green Lungo, 2024-08-17

Pretty accurate if I use only barometic pressure. I move the phone 2 metee upward and the altitute increase 2 m But today when i am opening the app is always not responding...and my android warning that the app is still running in background
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