We analyzed 76 negative reviews to understand why users abandon the most popular Altimeter apps — and what they want instead.
Specific, exploitable gaps in the top Altimeter apps on the App Store.
Complete failure to persist unit settings - resets to meters every session despite users setting feet
"The Apple Watch compatibility will not save the feet measurement so it defaults to meters every time you open it. Frustrating!"
"Most general aviation and commercial aircraft use feet for elevation and not meters. This app allows you to change to feet but every time it leaves the screen and you have to come back to it you have to change it from meters back to feet."
Developer removed purchased version and forced users to repay for renamed version with no new features
"I paid for the upgraded version of this app. The developer literally removed it, changed the name of the version which literally does nothing new now I am required to pay again. Please do not support developers that u"
"Very limited view. To increase distance have to buy another app."
Completely non-functional with extreme inaccuracy (135 ft vs 8 ft actual, 29 ft vs 34,000 ft actual)
"My home is 8 MSL, however the app says 135 MSL"
"I'm using it mid flight with fly-fi Wi-Fi and getting only 29 feet when I'm at 34k feet"
Users complain about developers removing paid versions and forcing repurchase ($1.99 upgrades), and one user gave 1-star solely because app begs for reviews despite being paid. However, most complaints are about broken functionality, not price itself.
Users clearly state willingness to pay for working features ('Would I buy this app again ... probably', 'I'm happy to pay for good products'), but feel cheated when paid apps don't deliver basic functionality or require phone tethering despite watch having built-in sensors.
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