# Barometer for Watch vs The Barometer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Barometer at none against Barometer for Watch's 4. The Barometer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (337 vs 48). Barometer for Watch's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

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

The Barometer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Barometer has 337 ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Barometer for Watch's written reviews are positive against 67% of The Barometer's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barometer for Watch | The Barometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barometer-for-watch/id1448485995/reviews) | **[4.6 (337 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-barometer-digital/id6466735825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **337** |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 8 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bangyan Chu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448485994) | [Vida Apps Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580682451) |

## What reviewers say

### Barometer for Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barometer-for-watch/id1448485995)

This application displays atmospheric pressure, sea level pressure, and altitude using your device's built-in sensors. It also calculates the boiling point of water based on current pressure. The companion watch app includes customizable complications.

**Highlights:** Atmospheric pressure reading, Sea level pressure, Altitude measurement, Latitude and longitude, Boiling point calculation, Watch complications

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tips for coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tips for Ice Cream | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tips for Pizza | $4.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tips | $10.99 | one-time |


### The Barometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-barometer-digital/id6466735825)

Instantly view outdoor air pressure, wind speed, and direction. Customize the background and text colors to match your style. Automatically updates weather data for your selected region worldwide.

**Highlights:** Outdoor air pressure display, Wind direction and speed, Current time at a glance, Automatic data updates, Global region selection, Customizable background and text colors

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barometer for Watch free?

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

### Is The Barometer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Barometer for Watch or The Barometer?

The Barometer is rated higher. Barometer for Watch averages 4.2 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while The Barometer averages 4.6 from 337 ratings.

### Do Barometer for Watch or The Barometer have ads?

The Barometer shows ads; Barometer for Watch does not.

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