Comparison

Wx for iPad vs Air Barometer

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

Head to head
About

Wx for iPad

This app provides detailed U.S. weather information, including current conditions, forecasts, alerts, and radar data. It offers customizable forecasts with graphical data for temperature, precipitation, and more, ideal for planning outdoor activities.

Highlights
  • Current U.S. weather conditions
  • 7-day point and pro forecasts
  • Graphical forecast data
  • NWS observation site data
  • NEXRAD radar data
  • Weather alerts and warnings
  • Customizable map bookmarks
Features
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The venerable U.S. weather app Wx, named a Mac Gem by Macworld magazine, is now available for iPad! Wx displays current conditions, forecasts, alerts, and radar for U.S. locations using high fidelity XML data from the U.S. National Weather Service. The app is designed for two specific types of customers: serious weather watchers who want detailed information and facts with no fuss, and casual users who want a fast, clean, and functional weather app that has low memory overhead and low CPU/battery usage. Wx lets you choose your location on an embedded map, and uses that to setup custom forecasts based on the latitude and longitude of the location. Forecasts include a 7-day summary "point" forecast, and a 7-day “pro” forecast that graphs temperature (actual and apparent), dew point, relative humidity, cloud cover, wind speed, wind direction, gust speed, 12-hour probability of precipitation, 6-hour liquid precipitation amount, and 6-hour snow amount. These forecasts are about as good as it gets if you need to plan work, sports, hobbies, and outdoor activities based on upcoming weather. With their high spatial resolution, the point and pro forecasts are especially useful in coastal and mountainous regions, where typical zone forecasts can be inaccurate. Wx also lets you receive current conditions data from nearby NWS observation sites (over 1700 available in the U.S. and its territories), get radar data from nearby NEXRAD radar sites, and receive warnings from nearby city- and county-based alert zones. Wx lets you bookmark and setup weather maps for quick reference. Choose from many default NWS maps and images, or provide the URL for any map of your choice and load it right in the app! If you have preferred weather providers, you can load your favorite maps and images right in Wx and keep them handy. Wx is crafted with attention to detail by a professional software developer with 29 years of experience, 15 years focused on developing weather software for OS X and 12 years writing apps for iOS devices. Wx has multiple levels of redundancy to handle severe weather events that can strain NWS servers, and even offers network settings for both Wi-Fi and cellular operation so that you can fine tune the app’s performance and bandwidth needs. Mac users, be sure to check out Wx for OS X on the Mac App Store. iPhone users, check out Wx for iPhone here on iTunes. ***NOTE*** If you need support or help, or have feedback, suggestions, or feature requests, please contact us via the support link (above) or on our website at hrtapps.com.

About

Air Barometer

This app provides detailed atmospheric pressure information, including actual local pressure and sea level pressure. Track pressure changes with hourly and daily charts, and monitor long-term trends. It's ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and those sensitive to weather shifts.

Highlights
  • Actual pressure at local altitude
  • Relative pressure at sea level
  • Pressure charts (hourly, daily)
  • Long-term pressure trend monitoring
  • Current temperature and humidity
  • Support for multiple locations
Features
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Barometer is a modern atmospheric pressure app designed for people who want more than just basic weather information. Unlike most barometer apps that only display sea level pressure, this app can also show the actual atmospheric pressure at your current altitude. This makes the app closer to a real physical barometer and helps you better understand real local conditions. The app also provides clear pressure charts, allowing you to track changes throughout the day and monitor long-term pressure trends. Perfect for: • fishing and outdoor activities; • weather-sensitive people; • hiking and camping; • monitoring weather changes; • anyone interested in atmospheric pressure. Features: • relative pressure at sea level; • actual pressure at local altitude; • pressure in hPa/mmHg/inHg; • hourly pressure chart; • daily history and forecast chart; • current temperature and humidity; • clean and easy-to-read interface; • support for multiple locations. Whether you are planning a fishing trip, checking changing weather conditions, or simply curious about atmospheric pressure, Barometer gives you accurate and easy-to-understand information in a beautiful interface.

Screenshots

Air Barometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Air Barometer at Free against Wx for iPad's $3.99. Air Barometer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Wx for iPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.0). On in-app purchases 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

Air Barometer is free to download; Wx for iPad costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Air Barometer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air Barometer has 111 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Wx for iPad's written reviews are positive against 83% of Air Barometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wx for iPad ships an update every 5 months, Air Barometer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Wx for iPad versus Air Barometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWx for iPadAir Barometer
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating3.2 (5 ratings)4.7 (111 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5111 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraig HunterMaksym Buradchuk

Customer experience

Wx for iPad

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral10.6%
Negative33.3%

Air Barometer

All ratings87 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Wx for iPad

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Download error on non-image links
  • App crashes when opening
  • App stopped downloading written forecast
  • App doesn't fetch data
  • Upgrade to iOS 10 broke landscape mode
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  • New iOS versions cause issues
  • Cannot add locations
  • Duplicate deduction fee for bundle purchase

Requested features

21 requests
  • Restore landscape mode on iPad
  • Update for iOS 10+
  • Allow editing of links
  • Link to non-image sites
  • Change units (e.g., metric)
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  • Hide/reorder graphs in Pro section
  • User selectable option for wind arrow direction
  • Add refresh button
  • Red display option
  • Zoom on maps (satellite, radar)
  • Looping on satellite maps
  • Request TAF/METAR data
  • More international locations
  • Add pressure rising/falling indicator
  • Zoom in/out on NOAA maps (pinch)
  • Dark mode option
  • Hourly forecast
  • Local radar for specific city
  • Default location setting
  • More detailed forecasts
  • Web clip images for custom maps

Air Barometer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Wx for iPad

No in-app purchases

None

Air Barometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wx for iPad free?
Wx for iPad costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Air Barometer free?
Air Barometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wx for iPad or Air Barometer?
Air Barometer is rated higher. Wx for iPad averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Air Barometer averages 4.7 from 111 ratings.
Do Wx for iPad or Air Barometer have ads?
Air Barometer shows ads; Wx for iPad does not.
Which is updated more often, Wx for iPad or Air Barometer?
Wx for iPad ships an update every 5 months, and Air Barometer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wx for iPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and Air Barometer on November 5, 2026.

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