Comparison

Hygrometer vs The Thermometer

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

Head to head
About

Hygrometer

This application provides real-time outdoor humidity readings for your current location. It features an easy-to-read analog design and is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Real-time outdoor humidity
  • Current location readings
  • Analog design
  • iPhone/iPad support
  • Apple Watch support
Features
Currently charting
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Check the Humidity A beautifully crafted analog hygrometer for your everyday life. Hygrometer combines the charm of a classic instrument with the convenience of modern technology. Choose from beautiful retro-inspired themes and check your surroundings at a glance. Enjoy a simple, elegant way to see the humidity around you. FEATURES: - Beautiful analog-inspired design - Retro theme with classic instrument styles - Current outdoor humidity - Location-based weather information - Share your current humidity as an image - Easy-to-read interface - Universal app for iPhone and iPad - Lock screen widget / Home screen widget support - Apple Watch support Whether you are checking the air before going outside, monitoring your home environment, or simply enjoying a beautifully designed utility, Hygrometer is always ready when you need it. Need help or have feedback? Contact us at: https://morethan.net/support We will be happy to help. If you enjoy Hygrometer, please consider leaving a review on the App Store. Your feedback helps us continue improving the app. Thank you for using Hygrometer.

About

The Thermometer

This app functions as a digital thermometer and hygrometer, displaying outdoor temperature and humidity for any location worldwide. It offers real-time updates, customizable colors, and unit selection. A premium plan adds multi-location saving and removes ads.

Highlights
  • Outdoor temperature and humidity display
  • Real-time automatic updates
  • Global location data
  • Customizable color schemes
  • Celsius/Fahrenheit selection
  • Save multiple locations (Premium)
Features
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This is a simple digital temperature and humidity meter app. It provides you with outdoor temperature, humidity, and current time. The app offers automatic updates at regular intervals and real-time information, making it convenient to use. You can obtain temperature and humidity data for any location worldwide. What can you do with "The Thermometer" App? - Sleek design that provides instant visibility of outdoor temperature, humidity, and current time. - Automatic updates to keep you informed about the latest outdoor temperature and humidity. - Option to select your desired location for accurate data. - Customizable color scheme, allowing you to personalize the background and text colors. - Ability to select between Celsius and Fahrenheit. The premium plan allows you to use the app more comfortably. What can you do with the Premium Plan? - A function to save multiple locations and instantly check the temperature and humidity of each - No ads "The Thermometer" app allows you to quickly check the outdoor temperature and humidity while also functioning as a clock. With the ability to customize the colors of the app, you can create a stylish and personalized display that complements your interior design. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hygrometer4 screens
The Thermometer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Hygrometer at 6.1K against The Thermometer's 596. Hygrometer also leads on chart position (#177 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). The Thermometer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Hygrometer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and The Thermometer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hygrometer against 4.7 for The Thermometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hygrometer has 6.1K ratings behind it against 596, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 53% and 54% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hygrometer ships an update every 3 weeks, The Thermometer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Hygrometer versus The Thermometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHygrometerThe Thermometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6.1K ratings)4.7 (596 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews53.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.1K — better596
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#177 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB64 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMORETHAN APPSVida Apps Incorporated

Customer experience

Hygrometer

All ratings6,114 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative4.2%
Written reviews289 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative41.5%

The Thermometer

All ratings596 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative40.7%

Bugs and requests

Hygrometer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Humidity readings are wildly inaccurate
  • Location tracking issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add temperature information
  • Include indoor humidity monitoring
  • Provide humidity trend/forecast
  • Add ability to set humidity alerts/notifications

The Thermometer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hygrometer

One-time2
  • Pro$1.99
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99
4 purchases

The Thermometer

Subscriptions4
  • No Ads - 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • Premium Plan - 1 Month3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • No Ads - 1 Year$19.991 Year
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  • Premium Plan - 1 Year3 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Hygrometer free?
Hygrometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Thermometer free?
The Thermometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hygrometer or The Thermometer?
The Thermometer is rated higher. Hygrometer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while The Thermometer averages 4.7 from 596 ratings.
Do Hygrometer or The Thermometer have ads?
Both Hygrometer and The Thermometer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hygrometer or The Thermometer?
Hygrometer ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Thermometer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hygrometer was updated on November 1, 2026 and The Thermometer on November 3, 2026.

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