Alturos vs Barometer Assistant
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Alturos
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This small and simple app will use the phones sensors to measure an current (absolute) altitude. You can also set a baseline and measure from there (relative measurement). The app is perfect for measuring height of for example an elevator. Notes: * The absolute height can be affected by weather. * The relative sensor might drift over time.
Barometer Assistant
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Air pressure changes are often more important than you think. This app focuses on air pressure monitoring and trend analysis, helping you better understand current environmental conditions and receive advance reference information before significant changes, supporting daily planning and outdoor activities. 【Key Features】 • Real-Time Air Pressure Status View current air pressure values and trends at any time • Smart Change Alerts Receive timely notifications when significant pressure changes occur • Migraine Risk Forecast (Reference Only) Provides risk insights based on air pressure trends Not intended for medical diagnosis • Offshore / Fishing Time Suggestions Assists in choosing more suitable times based on pressure changes • Multiple Usage Modes Select different modes based on your personal focus • Air Pressure History Track historical data to identify long-term patterns 【Who It’s For】 • Users sensitive to air pressure changes • People tracking migraine triggers • Offshore, fishing, and outdoor enthusiasts • Anyone seeking more informed daily planning 【Privacy】 • No account registration required • No personal data collected • Data is used only for feature display and analysis 【Legal】 Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://detector-pro.netlify.app/barometer/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Alturos at none against Barometer Assistant's 3. Barometer Assistant's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Barometer Assistant sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Alturos asks for nothing beyond the download.
Alturos ships an update every 7 months, Barometer Assistant every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Alturos | Barometer Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Markus Johansson | 三三 杨 |
In-app purchases
Alturos
No in-app purchases
Barometer Assistant
- Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$39.991 Year
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