Hygrometer vs The Thermometer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time outdoor humidity
- Current location readings
- Analog design
- iPhone/iPad support
- Apple Watch support
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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.
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.
- Outdoor temperature and humidity display
- Real-time automatic updates
- Global location data
- Customizable color schemes
- Celsius/Fahrenheit selection
- Save multiple locations (Premium)
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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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Hygrometer | The Thermometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.1K ratings) | 4.7 (596 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | 53.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6.1K — better | 596 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #177 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 114 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | MORETHAN APPS | Vida Apps Incorporated |
Customer experience
Hygrometer
The Thermometer
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
Hygrometer
- Pro$1.99
- Buy me a coffee$2.99
The Thermometer
- 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
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