Comparison

Alturos vs Barometer Assistant

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

Head to head
About

Alturos

Features
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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.

About

Barometer Assistant

Features
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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

Screenshots

Alturos3 screens
Barometer Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Alturos versus Barometer Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlturosBarometer Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarkus Johansson三三 杨

In-app purchases

None

Alturos

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Barometer Assistant

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Alturos free?
Alturos is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barometer Assistant free?
Barometer Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Alturos or Barometer Assistant have ads?
Neither Alturos nor Barometer Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alturos or Barometer Assistant?
Alturos ships an update every 7 months, and Barometer Assistant every 10 days. Most recently, Alturos was updated on October 6, 2026 and Barometer Assistant on October 19, 2026.

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