# My Barometer and Altimeter vs Elevation Map

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Elevation Map at 67% against My Barometer and Altimeter's 31%. Elevation Map also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). My Barometer and Altimeter's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 24). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Barometer and Altimeter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Elevation Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Elevation Map holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Barometer and Altimeter has 1.1K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of My Barometer and Altimeter's written reviews are positive against 67% of Elevation Map's.

My Barometer and Altimeter ships an update monthly, Elevation Map every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Barometer and Altimeter | Elevation Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-barometer-and-altimeter/id1457983372/reviews) | **[4.7 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevation-map-mountain-weather/id6448528014/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 31.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MYSTIC MOBILE APPS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481942662) | [雪平 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1045915049) |

## What reviewers say

### My Barometer and Altimeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-barometer-and-altimeter/id1457983372)

This app provides real-time atmospheric pressure readings, elevation data, and comprehensive weather forecasts. It offers advanced features like pressure trend monitoring, customizable alerts, and a global pressure map for detailed analysis and planning.

**Highlights:** Instant Mean Sea Level Pressure, Ground Level Pressure, Advanced Pressure Forecasting, Monitor Pressure Trends, Comprehensive Weather Forecast, Precise Elevation Display, Interactive Pressure Map

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly premium subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual premium subscription | $8.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent app
- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 🔍 Helpful for tracking barometric pressure
- 💡 Useful for chronic pain management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches after updates
- 🔍 Inaccurate or inconsistent readings
- 💰 Excessive ads and paywalls
- 🔄 Forced changes to user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Widget not updating correctly
- Incorrect unit conversions
- Altitude data not working

**Requested features**

- Add calibration option
- Improve data visualization and trend tracking
- Provide ad-free paid version
- Restore previous user interface


### Elevation Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elevation-map-mountain-weather/id6448528014)

This app calculates air pressure, temperature, and oxygen levels based on altitude, and provides mountain weather forecasts. It simulates the oxygen-hemoglobin dissociation curve to help users understand blood oxygen saturation at different heights. Access global elevation data and visualize it with a color map.

**Highlights:** Altitude-based air pressure and temperature calculation, Oxygen content and partial pressure prediction, Blood oxygen saturation simulation, Global elevation data query, Mountain weather forecasts, Elevation color map visualization

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Barometer and Altimeter free?

My Barometer and Altimeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Elevation Map free?

Elevation Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Barometer and Altimeter or Elevation Map?

Elevation Map is rated higher. My Barometer and Altimeter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Elevation Map averages 4.7 from 24 ratings.

### Do My Barometer and Altimeter or Elevation Map have ads?

My Barometer and Altimeter shows ads; Elevation Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Barometer and Altimeter or Elevation Map?

My Barometer and Altimeter ships an update monthly, and Elevation Map every 6 weeks. Most recently, My Barometer and Altimeter was updated on October 26, 2026 and Elevation Map on October 27, 2026.

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