Comparison

Barometer Plus vs Fire Danger (NSW)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Barometer Plus

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
Currently charting
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Barometer Plus app measures air pressure and altitude using your device's built-in barometric pressure sensor. Because air pressure changes usually indicate a weather change, you can use this app to monitor and predict short-term weather variations. People suffering from migraine, headaches, or joint pain can monitor how barometric pressure impacts their mood. Fishermen can monitor the atmospheric pressure for right-time fishing. FEATURES: • The app contains a barometer and altimeter with a personalization graphic in classic analog style. It also displays the current temperature and humidity. • Display barometric pressure (sensor value) or mean sea level pressure (MSLP - value used in weather forecast services or stations). • Units support for pressure: mb, inHg, kPa, atm, Torr, psi, hPa, mmHg. Units for altitude: meter, feet. • Calibrate the barometer using altitude/location from the GPS. Calibrate the altimeter using the nearest airport information/METAR, or manually enter the QNH of the nearest airport. Offset sensor output value. • Measure the height (building/mountain/hiked/climbed) using the "Relative Altitude" feature (can be enabled in the app's Settings). • Notification about pressure change. "Notification custom rule" for you to define how and when the app sends notifications. Notify when air pressure changes indicate that extreme or worse weather may occur. • "Pressure Tracking" and "History Graph" require "Background App Refresh" or "Always Location Service" with "Exact update interval" enabled. • "My Area" allows you to define your frequent stay places, and the app tracks air pressure with location data. • Export history to CSV format and Today widget. • This app is the digital version compared with an aneroid or mercury barometer and can be adjusted to MSLP with additional features. CUSTOMIZABLE: You can change your barometer/altimeter appearance with: • Seven different housing colors. • Black, white or blue disk background. • Four different app backgrounds. • Three different types of needles. • Marker needle for easily monitor. • Dark or light Today widget theme. NOTES: • App only works on devices with a barometer sensor, such as iPhone 6/6s/7/8/X/11/12/13 (including Plus models), iPad Mini 4/Air 2/Pro, or later. • Weather icons on the dial: This only shows the air pressure trend like in an analog barometer. • Each time your device reboots, open the app for tracking with the "Exact update interval" feature work. • You may take the phone/tablet far away from computers, cables, and other magnetic sources to get accurate results. • This app is Pro / Premium version of the "Barometer Plus - Altimeter" app, only difference is all feature unlocked and no ads. If you already use the "Barometer Plus - Altimeter" app and purchased in-app, do not need to purchase this again. We welcome your ideas and suggestions - please email us at: support+barometer@pvdapps.com. Follow our official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/barometerplus/ or Twitter account: https://twitter.com/pvdapps.

About

Fire Danger (NSW)

Stay informed about fire danger ratings and total fire bans across New South Wales. Receive timely notifications and access a four-day fire weather outlook to make informed decisions about your fire risk.

Highlights
  • Fire danger ratings and total fire bans
  • Four-day fire weather outlook
  • Twice-daily push notifications
  • PRO subscription for enhanced features
  • Ad-free experience with PRO
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**Stay informed about bushfire conditions across New South Wales.** Fire Danger (NSW) provides Fire Danger Ratings, Total Fire Bans, and fire weather forecasts for every NSW Fire Weather Forecast Area, helping you stay informed about changing bushfire conditions. ### Features * Current Fire Danger Ratings for every NSW forecast area * Total Fire Ban (TOBAN) information * 4-day fire weather forecast for all NSW areas * Fast, simple interface designed for quick access to critical information ### Upgrade to PRO Unlock powerful features to stay ahead of changing conditions: * Twice-daily push notifications for your selected areas * Custom alerts for Fire Danger Rating changes and Total Fire Bans * Save your favourite forecast areas for quick access * View your saved areas directly from the home screen * Ad-free experience * Access the full 4-day forecast for every NSW forecast area Whether you're a resident, traveller, camper, farmer, or emergency services volunteer, Fire Danger (NSW) helps you stay aware of changing fire conditions wherever you are in New South Wales. **Disclaimer** Fire Danger (NSW) is an independent third-party application and is not affiliated with the NSW Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS). The app uses publicly available information published by the NSW RFS. For official fire information, visit the NSW Rural Fire Service website. Privacy Policy: https://darb.io/fda/privacy-policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Barometer Plus4 screens
Fire Danger (NSW)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fire Danger (NSW) at Free against Barometer Plus's $3.99. Fire Danger (NSW) also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%). Barometer Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown).

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Fire Danger (NSW) is free to download; Barometer Plus costs $3.99 up front. Fire Danger (NSW) sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Barometer Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barometer Plus ships an update every 11 days, Fire Danger (NSW) every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Barometer Plus versus Fire Danger (NSW): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarometer PlusFire Danger (NSW)
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#35 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNgo NaJames Darbyshire

Customer experience

Barometer Plus

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive59.0%
Neutral10.3%
Negative30.8%

Fire Danger (NSW)

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Barometer Plus

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Fire Danger (NSW)

Subscriptions2
  • Pro - monthly$0.491 Month
  • Pro - annual7 Days trial$5.991 Year

Questions

Is Barometer Plus free?
Barometer Plus costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fire Danger (NSW) free?
Fire Danger (NSW) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Barometer Plus or Fire Danger (NSW) have ads?
Fire Danger (NSW) shows ads; Barometer Plus does not.
Which is updated more often, Barometer Plus or Fire Danger (NSW)?
Barometer Plus ships an update every 11 days, and Fire Danger (NSW) every 10 months. Most recently, Barometer Plus was updated on October 29, 2026 and Fire Danger (NSW) on October 24, 2026.

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