# Hygrometer vs Room Temperature + Thermometer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hygrometer at 53% against Room Temperature + Thermometer's 0%. Hygrometer also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 37). Room Temperature + Thermometer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hygrometer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Room Temperature + Thermometer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hygrometer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hygrometer has 6.1K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Hygrometer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Room Temperature + Thermometer's.

Hygrometer ships an update every 3 weeks, Room Temperature + Thermometer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hygrometer | Room Temperature + Thermometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hygrometer-humidity/id515673004/reviews)** | [4.0 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/room-temperature-plus-thermometer/id6747571294/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 37 |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #140 | **#79** |
| Size | 114 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MORETHAN APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/473001840) | [Zain ul Abdin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600041398) |

## What reviewers say

### Hygrometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hygrometer-humidity/id515673004)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate humidity readings
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for monitoring humidity levels
- 👍 Useful for specific needs (e.g., guitar storage, painting)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate humidity readings
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance, app crashes
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 📍 Provides location-based data, not actual indoor measurements

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Room Temperature + Thermometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/room-temperature-plus-thermometer/id6747571294)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides real-time indoor room temperature and outdoor weather updates. It also monitors humidity levels and wind speed, offering a convenient way to stay informed about your climate.

**Highlights:** Indoor room temperature measurement, Real-time outdoor weather updates, Humidity level monitoring, Wind speed and direction, Celsius and Fahrenheit support, Location-based and city search weather

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Room Temperature | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Room Tempreture Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Room Temperature Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hygrometer free?

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

### Is Room Temperature + Thermometer free?

Room Temperature + Thermometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hygrometer or Room Temperature + Thermometer?

Hygrometer is rated higher. Hygrometer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Room Temperature + Thermometer averages 4.0 from 37 ratings.

### Do Hygrometer or Room Temperature + Thermometer have ads?

Both Hygrometer and Room Temperature + Thermometer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hygrometer or Room Temperature + Thermometer?

Hygrometer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Room Temperature + Thermometer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hygrometer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Room Temperature + Thermometer on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Hygrometer or Room Temperature + Thermometer?

Hygrometer currently peaks at #140 in the App Store charts, and Room Temperature + Thermometer at #79. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*