Comparison

Barometer for Watch vs StormWatch

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

Head to head
About

Barometer for Watch

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
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Pressure and altitude. Beautifully clear. Barometer turns the built-in sensors on your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch into a clear view of the conditions around you. Check a reading at a glance, follow pressure changes, or explore your altitude as you climb. PRESSURE, IN PERSPECTIVE • Atmospheric and estimated sea-level pressure • Pressure history, trends and changes over time • A pressure-based weather outlook • Optional pressure-change notifications A CLEARER VIEW OF ALTITUDE • Altitude readings and elevation charts • Calibration using a known altitude or available sensor references • Ascent, descent and elevation range • Latitude and longitude • Estimated boiling point of water at the current pressure MADE FOR YOUR DEVICES • A dedicated Apple Watch app • Watch complications and iPhone widgets • Siri and Shortcuts support • Control Center shortcuts • Your choice of measurement units • CSV export for saved measurements Core pressure and altitude measurements work offline using your device’s sensors. Location access enables additional information, including estimated sea-level pressure. Requires iOS 26, iPadOS 26 or watchOS 26. Available readings depend on your device’s sensors and permissions. Pressure-based weather information is an estimate, not an official forecast.

About

StormWatch

Features
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StormWatch warns you of incoming storms based on sudden, rapid pressure drops, offering detailed pressure trends from 6 hours to 30 days. Whether you are a sailor, fisher, or weather enthusiast, know what's coming before it happens.

Screenshots

Barometer for Watch4 screens
StormWatch2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StormWatch at none against Barometer for Watch's 4. StormWatch also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barometer for Watch ships an update every 4 months, StormWatch every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Barometer for Watch versus StormWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarometer for WatchStormWatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (49 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB1 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBangyan ChuJohn Hatton-Edge

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Barometer for Watch

One-time4
  • Tips for coffee$1.99
  • Tips for Ice Cream$2.99
  • Tips for Pizza$4.99
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  • Generous Tips$10.99
None

StormWatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barometer for Watch free?
Barometer for Watch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StormWatch free?
StormWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barometer for Watch or StormWatch have ads?
Neither Barometer for Watch nor StormWatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barometer for Watch or StormWatch?
Barometer for Watch ships an update every 4 months, and StormWatch every 3 days. Most recently, Barometer for Watch was updated on October 26, 2026 and StormWatch on October 24, 2026.

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