# My Barometer and Altimeter vs PredictRain

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PredictRain at 71% against My Barometer and Altimeter's 31%. PredictRain also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). My Barometer and Altimeter's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 68). 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 PredictRain sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PredictRain holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Barometer and Altimeter has 1.1K ratings behind it against 68, 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 71% of PredictRain's.

My Barometer and Altimeter ships an update monthly, PredictRain every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Barometer and Altimeter | PredictRain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-barometer-and-altimeter/id1457983372/reviews) | **[4.8 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictrain/id6457883197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 68 |
| Positive reviews | 31.0% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MYSTIC MOBILE APPS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481942662) | [PredictWind Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/477048590) |

## 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


### PredictRain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/predictrain/id6457883197)

Get ultra-precise rain forecasts with AI-powered predictions and real-time radar data. Receive instant alerts for incoming rain and plan your outdoor activities with confidence using accumulated rainfall data and historical trends.

**Highlights:** AI-powered 4-hour rain forecasts, Real-time rain radar, Instant rain alerts, Accumulated rainfall tracking, Multi-model forecast comparison, Lightning tracker

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PredictRain Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| PredictRain | $12.00 | per 3 months |
| PredictRain Pro Annual | $29.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Barometer and Altimeter free?

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

### Is PredictRain free?

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

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

PredictRain is rated higher. My Barometer and Altimeter averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while PredictRain averages 4.8 from 68 ratings.

### Do My Barometer and Altimeter or PredictRain have ads?

My Barometer and Altimeter shows ads; PredictRain does not.

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

My Barometer and Altimeter ships an update monthly, and PredictRain every 3 weeks. Most recently, My Barometer and Altimeter was updated on October 26, 2026 and PredictRain on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*