Comparison

FloodNotice vs Barometria

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

Head to head
About

FloodNotice

Access real-time streamflow, river levels, and flood forecasts from over 6,000 locations across the U.S. Save your favorite streamgages for quick access to critical waterbody information.

Highlights
  • Real-time streamflow observations
  • River level monitoring
  • Flood condition alerts
  • Streamflow forecasts
  • Save favorite streamgages
  • Coverage across 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico
Features
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FloodNotice, the streamlined way to view real-time streamflow observations, river levels, and flood conditions, along with streamflow forecasts published by the National Weather Service's National Water Prediction Service (NWPS). Mark your favorite streamgages for easy access when heading out to your favorite waterbody. Highlights: - View stream/river conditions and forecasts from over 6,000 streamgages - Covers all 50 U.S. states and Puerto Rico - Save favorite streamgages for quick reference

About

Barometria

Features
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Barometria is your pocket altimeter and barometer, combining real-time atmospheric pressure readings with precise GPS-based altitude measurements. Whether you're hiking in the mountains, flying, or just curious about your local air pressure, Barometria gives you clear, accurate data in a sleek and easy-to-read interface. Features: - GPS Altitude in meters or feet - Real-time air pressure in hPa - Visual pressure gauge (speedometer-style) - Dark mode design for outdoor readability - Location coordinates shown live - Works offline – no internet connection required Barometria automatically detects if your device supports barometric sensors and gracefully falls back if not. Perfect for: - Hikers and climbers - Pilots and paragliders - Weather watchers - Outdoor explorers

Screenshots

FloodNotice4 screens
Barometria1 screens

Verdict

The call

FloodNotice and Barometria are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FloodNotice ships an update every 7 months, Barometria every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FloodNotice versus Barometria: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFloodNoticeBarometria
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathaniel CopelandMartin Kiefer

In-app purchases

None

FloodNotice

No in-app purchases

None

Barometria

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FloodNotice free?
FloodNotice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barometria free?
Barometria is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FloodNotice or Barometria have ads?
Neither FloodNotice nor Barometria shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FloodNotice or Barometria?
FloodNotice ships an update every 7 months, and Barometria every 5 months. Most recently, FloodNotice was updated on October 3, 2026 and Barometria on October 4, 2026.

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