# TalkTAF vs Barometer Plus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barometer Plus at 64% against TalkTAF's 0%. Barometer Plus also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (409 vs 1). TalkTAF's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Barometer Plus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. TalkTAF asks for nothing beyond the download.

Barometer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barometer Plus has 409 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of TalkTAF's written reviews are positive against 64% of Barometer Plus's.

TalkTAF ships an update every 3 months, Barometer Plus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TalkTAF | Barometer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talktaf/id1035292181/reviews) | **[4.0 (409 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barometer-plus-altimeter/id1071044152/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **409** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **63.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jan Knepper](https://appshunter.io/developer/633130399) | [Ngo Na](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061345952) |

## What reviewers say

### TalkTAF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talktaf/id1035292181)

This aviation weather app reads Terminal Area Forecasts (TAFs) aloud for selected airports. Customize voice, pitch, rate, and time speaking preferences. It respects user privacy and does not collect personal information.

**Highlights:** Reads Terminal Area Forecasts (TAFs), Supports multiple airport stations, Customizable voice, pitch, and rate, Adjustable time speaking format, Privacy-focused, no personal data collection

**In-app purchases:** none


### Barometer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barometer-plus-altimeter/id1071044152)

This app measures air pressure and altitude using your device's built-in sensor. It helps predict weather changes, monitor health impacts of pressure fluctuations, and optimize activities like fishing. Customize its appearance and receive notifications about significant pressure shifts.

**Highlights:** Barometer and altimeter with analog display, Temperature and humidity readings, Pressure and altitude unit conversion, GPS and airport data calibration, Relative altitude measurement, Pressure change notifications, History tracking and graph

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads, Widget and Export | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited custom rules | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exact update interval | $1.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Edition | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Helpful for tracking migraines/arthritis
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🔍 Useful for weather/fishing/aviation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate readings
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with fitness tracking
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🤔 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Stops tracking pressure changes
- Incompatible with iOS 10 on iPads
- Freezes or crashes on launch

**Requested features**

- Pressure trend indicators
- Customizable graphs and data export
- Notifications for pressure changes
- Arthritis/migraine warning indicators


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TalkTAF free?

TalkTAF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Barometer Plus free?

Barometer Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, TalkTAF or Barometer Plus?

Barometer Plus is rated higher. TalkTAF averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Barometer Plus averages 4.0 from 409 ratings.

### Do TalkTAF or Barometer Plus have ads?

Barometer Plus shows ads; TalkTAF does not.

### Which is updated more often, TalkTAF or Barometer Plus?

TalkTAF ships an update every 3 months, and Barometer Plus every 6 weeks. Most recently, TalkTAF was updated on October 6, 2026 and Barometer Plus on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*