Rain Radar+ Australia vs Barometer Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rain Radar+ Australia
Access up-to-the-minute rain and wind radar data for Australia. View animated radar images full-screen with intuitive zoom and pan controls. Customize your view with various observation layers and map overlays for detailed weather insights.
- Up-to-the-minute rain and wind radar
- Animated radar images
- Full-screen mode
- Pinch and pan zooming
- Favourites list
- Observation layers (wind, rain)
- National radar and satellite
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Rain Radar Plus Australia displays up to the minute rain and wind radar data from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). Full-screen mode, landscape support, pinch and pan zooming, favourites list, GPS location, nearest radars list, national radar, observation layers (wind speed, wind direction, rain since 9am), plus more. ------------------ Features ------------------ At start up choose to display the last radar viewed, your favourite radar, or the closest radar. No tapping, just get the radar you want to display instantaneously. Displays animated radar images full screen, single tap to show or hide all associated controls. Double tap to zoom in or out, or pinch and pan. Updates the available list of radars, and ranges, automatically as they become available without installing version updates. Displays an optional map pin at your current location if you have location services enabled. Displays all available radar ranges; 64km, 128km, 256km, 512km, and doppler wind. All available overlays can be turned on/off independently; current observations (wind speed, wind direction, rain since 9am), locations, range, districts, railways, roads, catchments, lakes & rivers, topography. Displays the national consolidated radar & satellite images. Caches static images for fast & efficient display. Supports landscape mode in all screens. ------------------------------------------------ Note that although Rain Radar Plus Australia retrieves data from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) it is in no way affiliated with the BOM. Note also that Rain Radar Plus Australia does it contain any embedded BOM data, it is simply a means to retrieve and display data that is already freely available.
Barometer Plus
This app utilizes your device's barometer sensor to measure air pressure and altitude, helping you monitor and predict short-term weather changes. It also allows users to track how pressure impacts mood and optimize fishing conditions. The app offers extensive customization and historical data tracking.
- Barometer and altimeter with analog display
- Temperature and humidity display
- Pressure and altitude unit conversion
- GPS and METAR calibration
- Relative altitude measurement
- Pressure change notifications
- Pressure tracking and history graph
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Barometer Plus app measures air pressure and altitude using your device's built-in barometric pressure sensor. Because air pressure changes usually indicate a weather change, you can use this app to monitor and predict short-term weather variations. People suffering from migraine, headaches, or joint pain can monitor how barometric pressure impacts their mood. Fishermen can monitor the atmospheric pressure for right-time fishing. FEATURES: • The app contains a barometer and altimeter with a personalization graphic in classic analog style. It also displays the current temperature and humidity. • Display barometric pressure (sensor value) or mean sea level pressure (MSLP - value used in weather forecast services or stations). • Units support for pressure: mb, inHg, kPa, atm, Torr, psi, hPa, mmHg. Units for altitude: meter, feet. • Calibrate the barometer using altitude/location from the GPS. Calibrate the altimeter using the nearest airport information/METAR, or manually enter the QNH of the nearest airport. Offset sensor output value. • Measure the height (building/mountain/hiked/climbed) using the "Relative Altitude" feature (can be enabled in the app's Settings). • Notification about pressure change. "Notification custom rule" for you to define how and when the app sends notifications. Notify when air pressure changes indicate that extreme or worse weather may occur. • "Pressure Tracking" and "History Graph" require "Background App Refresh" or "Always Location Service" with "Exact update interval" enabled. • "My Area" allows you to define your frequent stay places, and the app tracks air pressure with location data. • Export history to CSV format and Today widget. • This app is the digital version compared with an aneroid or mercury barometer and can be adjusted to MSLP with additional features. CUSTOMIZABLE: You can change your barometer/altimeter appearance with: • Seven different housing colors. • Black, white or blue disk background. • Four different app backgrounds. • Three different types of needles. • Marker needle for easily monitor. • Dark or light Today widget theme. NOTES: • App only works on devices with a barometer sensor, such as iPhone 6/6s/7/8/X/11/12/13 (including Plus models), iPad Mini 4/Air 2/Pro, or later. • Weather icons on the dial: This only shows the air pressure trend like in an analog barometer. • Each time your device reboots, open the app for tracking with the "Exact update interval" feature work. • You may take the phone/tablet far away from computers, cables, and other magnetic sources to get accurate results. • This app is Pro / Premium version of the "Barometer Plus - Altimeter" app, only difference is all feature unlocked and no ads. If you already use the "Barometer Plus - Altimeter" app and purchased in-app, do not need to purchase this again. We welcome your ideas and suggestions - please email us at: support+barometer@pvdapps.com. Follow our official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/barometerplus/ or Twitter account: https://twitter.com/pvdapps.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Rain Radar+ Australia at 5.0 against Barometer Plus's 4.0. Rain Radar+ Australia also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 59%) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). Barometer Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and chart position (#125 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Rain Radar+ Australia costs $1.99 and Barometer Plus $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rain Radar+ Australia holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Rain Radar+ Australia's written reviews are positive against 59% of Barometer Plus's.
Rain Radar+ Australia ships an update every 6 weeks, Barometer Plus every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rain Radar+ Australia | Barometer Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.0 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 85.9% of reviews — better | 59.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #125 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VERVE TECHNOLOGIES PTY. LTD. | Ngo Na |
Customer experience
Rain Radar+ Australia
Barometer Plus
Bugs and requests
Rain Radar+ Australia
Reported bugs
11 issues- Radar don't work
- No data in any radar files
- Email for support doesn't work
- App no longer works since BOM website modified
- No images available
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- No radars
- Inaccurate or doesn't work
- Radars don't work
- Images unavailable
- Support email not opening
- Position not accurate
Requested features
4 requests- Bring back functionality like before
- Start from State and regional every time
- Link to current warnings
- Improve program appearance
Barometer Plus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Rain Radar+ Australia
No in-app purchases
Barometer Plus
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Rain Radar+ Australia free?
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