BaroTool vs FastR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BaroTool
Measure altitude differences with this accurate altimeter. It can detect even small changes in height, allowing you to reset the zero level for new measurements. Requires a device with a barometer.
- Accurate altitude difference measurement
- Detects small height changes
- Reset to zero level function
- Requires device barometer
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Want to know at what level a hill is or a tower? Check this very accurate altimeter from a reference level. Capable to measure the difference even if you just raise the device from your waist to your eyes. You may reset to zero level and start a new session. Please note your device must have a barometer. Such as iPhone 6 and later, iPhone SE excluded. Or latest models of iPad (mini 4 or Pro)
FastR
Measure your vehicle's acceleration performance with this app. It automatically tests 0-60 and quarter-mile times with millisecond accuracy. Compete with others on a real-time leaderboard and save results for different car models.
- Hands-free, automated acceleration testing
- 0-60 and Quarter mile time measurement
- Millisecond accuracy
- Real-time user ranking
- Save times for different car models
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FastR is the #1 vehicle acceleration performance app in the game! Test your vehicle's 0-60 and Quarter mile times, in a hands-free, fully automated manner. You can also post your acceleration times to our leaderboard to earn bragging rights. - Features accuracy to the millisecond - Displays your rank amongst other users in real time - Lets you save acceleration times from different car models See how your vehicle's acceleration performance compares with others.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: FastR at Free against BaroTool's $0.99. FastR also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 33 months). BaroTool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
FastR is free to download; BaroTool costs $0.99 up front. FastR sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BaroTool asks for nothing beyond the download.
BaroTool ships an update every 33 months, FastR every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BaroTool | FastR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (319 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 37.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 319 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | domesticusdevelop | Erhies Fekarurhobo |
Customer experience
BaroTool
FastR
Bugs and requests
BaroTool
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
FastR
Reported bugs
10 issues- Network connection errors preventing vehicle selection
- Facebook login buffering and not connecting
- App fails to record and save acceleration times
- GPS speed readings lag significantly behind actual speed
- App crashes on launch or during use
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- Settings not saving properly without login
- Leaderboard functionality broken
- App doesn't start recording until vehicle is already at speed
- Inconsistent timing results on identical driving conditions
- Loading screen stuck on 'select vehicle' with persistent network errors
Requested features
10 requests- GPS-based auto-start feature instead of manual start button
- Audio cues for 'ready, set, go' countdown
- Alternative login methods beyond Facebook
- Save vehicle selection for future sessions
- Support for multiple vehicles per account
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- Social media sharing integration
- In-app instructions and user guide
- Add missing car models (Tesla Model Y, Russian models, high-spec variants)
- Allow custom vehicle entry if model not found
- Real-time sound feedback during acceleration test
In-app purchases
BaroTool
No in-app purchases
FastR
- 10 Leaderboard Posts$3.99
- Unlock 1/4 Mile Timing$5.99
