Comparison

The Barometer vs Air Barometer

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

Head to head
About

The Barometer

Instantly view outdoor air pressure, wind speed, and direction. Customize the background and text colors to match your style. Automatically updates weather data for your selected region worldwide.

Highlights
  • Outdoor air pressure display
  • Wind direction and speed
  • Current time at a glance
  • Automatic data updates
  • Global region selection
  • Customizable background and text colors
Features
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What can you do with "The Barometer" app? - The design allows you to see the outdoor air pressure, wind direction, wind speed, and current time at a glance. - Automatic update function (automatically updates outdoor pressure, wind direction, and wind speed) - You can select your region from all over the world - Color change function (background color and text color can be changed) This is an app that allows you to instantly check the outdoor air pressure, wind direction, and wind speed. In addition, you can freely set the background color and text color to any color, so you can choose your favorite color scheme and install it as an interior decoration. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Air Barometer

This app provides detailed atmospheric pressure information, including actual local pressure and sea level pressure. Track pressure changes with hourly and daily charts, and monitor long-term trends. It's ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and those sensitive to weather shifts.

Highlights
  • Actual pressure at local altitude
  • Relative pressure at sea level
  • Pressure charts (hourly, daily)
  • Long-term pressure trend monitoring
  • Current temperature and humidity
  • Support for multiple locations
Features
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Barometer is a modern atmospheric pressure app designed for people who want more than just basic weather information. Unlike most barometer apps that only display sea level pressure, this app can also show the actual atmospheric pressure at your current altitude. This makes the app closer to a real physical barometer and helps you better understand real local conditions. The app also provides clear pressure charts, allowing you to track changes throughout the day and monitor long-term pressure trends. Perfect for: • fishing and outdoor activities; • weather-sensitive people; • hiking and camping; • monitoring weather changes; • anyone interested in atmospheric pressure. Features: • relative pressure at sea level; • actual pressure at local altitude; • pressure in hPa/mmHg/inHg; • hourly pressure chart; • daily history and forecast chart; • current temperature and humidity; • clean and easy-to-read interface; • support for multiple locations. Whether you are planning a fishing trip, checking changing weather conditions, or simply curious about atmospheric pressure, Barometer gives you accurate and easy-to-understand information in a beautiful interface.

Screenshots

The Barometer3 screens
Air Barometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The Barometer and Air Barometer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Air Barometer's written reviews are positive against 67% of The Barometer's. Air Barometer also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). The Barometer's advantage is ratings volume (337 vs 102) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for The Barometer against 4.7 for Air Barometer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 337 and 102 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of The Barometer's written reviews are positive against 80% of Air Barometer's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
The Barometer versus Air Barometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe BarometerAir Barometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (337 ratings)4.7 (102 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings337 — better102
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVida Apps IncorporatedMaksym Buradchuk

Customer experience

The Barometer

All ratings315 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Air Barometer

All ratings87 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral6.9%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Barometer

No in-app purchases

None

Air Barometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Barometer free?
The Barometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Air Barometer free?
Air Barometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Barometer or Air Barometer?
Air Barometer is rated higher. The Barometer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 337 ratings, while Air Barometer averages 4.7 from 102 ratings.
Do The Barometer or Air Barometer have ads?
Both The Barometer and Air Barometer show ads.

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