Sky Gauge: Elevation Tracker for Apple Watch

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View SkyGauge in the Apple App Store

Experience the simplicity of altitude tracking with Sky Gauge on your Apple Watch

With just a tap, Sky Gauge begins measuring changes in your elevation from the starting point, displayed as zero.

Functionality

Sky Gauge measures elevation changes using the Apple Watch’s sensors. It starts tracking from the initial point set by the user and updates in real-time.

User Interface

The app features a minimalistic design optimized for quick interaction on the Apple Watch screen.

Using the app:

• Toggle feet/meters by tapping min/max or altitude change readings.
• Tap start to begin measuring altitude changes.
• Swipe right for a live graph.
• Toggle the live graph between Last 5 Min and 5 Sec Avg by tapping on the live graph.
• Swipe right again to view min/max readings and stop measuring.
• Swipe left (when stopped) to see a full session altitude graph.

Permissions

Sky Gauge requires access to the Apple Watch sensors for accurate elevation measurements. No external services or data connections are necessary for the app’s core functionality.

Compatibility

Sky Gauge is compatible with Apple Watch Series 6 and later, running watchOS 10.5 and above.

Version History

Version 2.1.0

New graphing Modes:

• Live - Last 5 Min:
  • See second-by-second altitude changes in real time.
  • Automatically keeps the last 5 minutes of live data on screen.
• Live - 5 Sec Avg:
  • A smoother view! Data is now averaged every 5 seconds.
  • View your entire session with less noise and clearer trends.
• Full Session Data:
  • View your entire altitude history when the session ends.
  • Better readability, improved performance, and layout fixes for all Apple Watch sizes!

Version 2.0.0

• Start and end times recorded.
• Graphing:
• Live: see the last 5 minutes of altitude changes while measuring.
• Full Session: View all recorded altitude data after stopping.

Version 1.4.0

• Separate screens:
• Min/Max and Start/Stop
• Altitude change
• New screens allow min/max to be seen while app is running.
• Bug Fix: New altitude change screen keeps stop from being accidentally triggered.
• Bug Fix: Altitude readings text now dynamically changes size to always stay on one line.

Version 1.3.0

Circular widget for starting app from watch face has been added.

Version 1.2.0

• Altitude measurements continue to run even when the app is in the background (such as when you return to your watch face).
• When measurement is stopped minimum and maximum altitudes are displayed.
• Minimum and maximum altitudes from the last run are remembered when re-opening the app.
• Feet or meters selection is now remembered.