Altimeter: Elevation Compass for iPhone download

Altimeter: Elevation Compass is a free iPhone app that combines navigation and altitude tracking for travelers and outdoor enthusiasts. It supplies live readings for your position, elevation, heading and atmospheric conditions so you always know where you are and what altitude you’re at.

Core readouts

Atmospheric pressure (barometric info)
Street address lookup
Directional heading (compass)
Latitude and longitude coordinates
Elevation above sea level
Current GPS location

Modes for different activities

Compass Mode — continuous heading feedback for walking, biking, or orienting yourself on the trail
Track Mode — records movement and updates location dynamically while you travel
Static Mode — simple, steady position and elevation display when you’re staying in one place

The app lets you take photos that embed navigation details (altitude, coordinates and compass heading) directly onto the image, making it easy to document where and at what elevation each shot was taken. All location and elevation values are derived from GPS signals to provide precise readings.

Wearable access

If you use an Apple Watch, the app can surface key navigation and elevation information on your wrist so you can glance at essential data without pulling out your phone.

Suggested substitute — Speed Tracker Free

If you want a GPS-based speedometer as well, consider Speed Tracker Free as an alternative that focuses on speed tracking while still offering basic location features.