# Instant NOAA Tide Pro vs Barometer Plus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barometer Plus at 59% against Instant NOAA Tide Pro's 0%. Barometer Plus also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). Instant NOAA Tide Pro's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Instant NOAA Tide Pro costs $1.99 and Barometer Plus $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Instant NOAA Tide Pro's written reviews are positive against 59% of Barometer Plus's.

Instant NOAA Tide Pro ships an update monthly, Barometer Plus every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instant NOAA Tide Pro | Barometer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-noaa-tide-pro/id1086502670/reviews) | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barometer-plus-altimeter-pro/id1174281818/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **59.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #191 | **#114** |
| Size | 17 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jufen Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075589996) | [Ngo Na](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061345952) |

## What reviewers say

### Instant NOAA Tide Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-noaa-tide-pro/id1086502670)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Access real-time tide and NOAA radar information with detailed sunrise/sunset data. Explore tide stations globally in a 3D view and utilize Apple Watch and Apple TV integration for a comprehensive weather experience.

**Highlights:** Global tide station information, Real-time NOAA radar images, Sunrise/Sunset data, 3D view for tide stations, Apple Watch integration, Apple TV integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Barometer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barometer-plus-altimeter-pro/id1174281818)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app utilizes your device's barometer sensor to measure air pressure and altitude, helping you monitor and predict short-term weather changes. It also allows users to track how pressure impacts mood and optimize fishing conditions. The app offers extensive customization and historical data tracking.

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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instant NOAA Tide Pro free?

Instant NOAA Tide Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Barometer Plus free?

Barometer Plus costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Instant NOAA Tide Pro or Barometer Plus?

Barometer Plus is rated higher. Instant NOAA Tide Pro averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Barometer Plus averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Instant NOAA Tide Pro or Barometer Plus have ads?

Neither Instant NOAA Tide Pro nor Barometer Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Instant NOAA Tide Pro or Barometer Plus?

Instant NOAA Tide Pro ships an update monthly, and Barometer Plus every 11 days. Most recently, Instant NOAA Tide Pro was updated on November 11, 2026 and Barometer Plus on November 6, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Instant NOAA Tide Pro or Barometer Plus?

Instant NOAA Tide Pro currently peaks at #191 in the App Store charts, and Barometer Plus at #114. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*