# Altitude

> This altimeter shows the altitude of your current position (from GPS and NASA).

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.speedymarks.android.altitudeFree](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.speedymarks.android.altitudeFree)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.speedymarks.android.altitudeFree`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SpeedyMarks
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 306,150
- **Rating:** 3.38 / 5 (742 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-11-04
- **First published:** 2025-11-04
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 6.35 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.speedymarks.android.altitudeFree)
- **Website:** [http://start.speedymarks.com](http://start.speedymarks.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://start.speedymarks.com/policies/privacyPolicyAdMob.html](http://start.speedymarks.com/policies/privacyPolicyAdMob.html)

## Description

The Altitude Chrome extension offers reliable altitude readings based on your current location using either your device's GPS sensor or NASA's ASTER digital elevation model. With a horizontal accuracy of up to 30 meters, it ensures you get the best altitude measurement available depending on your device capabilities and environment. 

This tool is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts such as hikers, cyclists, and travelers who want to track their elevation changes effectively. Features include switching between metric and feet units, setting target altitudes, and selecting between device GPS, ASTER model, or a combined altitude for accuracy. Being ad-supported freeware, it’s accessible to all users looking to enhance their outdoor experience with precise altitude data.

## Rankings

- #129,080 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.speedymarks.android.altitudeFree.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users find the Altitude app straightforward and functional when it works. However, multiple reviews report frequent crashes on opening and the app ceasing to function properly after updates, notably failing to read altitude data. These stability issues significantly impact usability.

### Pros

- Works well when functional
- Simple and straightforward tool

### Cons

- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Stopped working after an update
- Does not read altitude data

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.speedymarks.android.altitudeFree)