Comparison

Stormeter vs Pascal Barometer

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

Head to head
About

Stormeter

This app provides early storm warnings by monitoring barometric pressure. It alerts you to potential storms like tornadoes, hurricanes, and thunderstorms with sound, vibration, and visual alarms. It offers local processing for privacy and customizable alert settings.

Highlights
  • Real-time barometric monitoring
  • Smart storm alerts with sound and vibration
  • Identifies storm types
  • Visual history and charts
  • Fully local processing for privacy
  • Customizable storm monitoring
Features
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Stormeter – Your Early Warning Storm Alarm System Stay ahead of the storm with Stormeter, the ultimate barometric pressure monitoring app designed to keep you informed and safe. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, weather watcher, seasoned sailor, or simply want peace of mind, Stormeter gives you early alerts when sudden pressure drops indicate potential storms like tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms or fast approaching squalls. [Why Choose Stormeter] Storms often arrive with little warning—but changes in atmospheric pressure can reveal them before they strike. Stormeter continuously monitors barometric pressure trends. Using advanced local pressure tracking, real-time alerts, and visual alarms, Stormeter keeps you informed about dangerous weather patterns even when traditional weather forecasts fail to alert you precisely and timely. [Key Features] Real-Time Barometric Monitoring Tracks pressure changes in real time using your device’s built-in barometer (no internet required). For best results, keep the app in foreground and plugged into a power source. Smart Storm Alerts Receive instant alerts with sound, vibration, and full-screen flashing when pressure thresholds indicate danger. Identifies Storm Types Automatically classifies storm alerts as hurricane, tornado, or thunderstorm based on pressure patterns. One-Tap Silence Option Silence the alarm with a single tap—alerts resume if pressure continues to drop. Visual History & Charts View detailed pressure trends with interactive, time-based charts. Fully Local Processing No cloud processing or tracking. Your pressure data stays on your device for maximum privacy. [Customization Options] Set what types of storms are to be monitored Choose how long alarms stay active with auto-timeout options [Perfect for] If tornado warnings are issued and you need to know if one is near you Hikers, campers, and adventurers Boaters and offshore sailors People in storm-prone regions Anyone who appreciates the nostalgic beauty of wheel barometers first invented almost 400 years ago [Important Notes] Stormeter requires a device with a barometric sensor (most newer smartphones support this). Background monitoring may require enabling special permissions or using a future build of the app depending on your platform. While Stormeter offers early pressure-based warnings, it is not a substitute for official weather advisories. Be ready before the storm hits. Download Stormeter and stay safe, available on Apple Store today.

About

Pascal Barometer

Monitor atmospheric pressure and receive weather predictions using your device's built-in barometer. Get storm alerts and track trends with on-device forecasting. Features include Lock Screen Live Activities and Apple Watch complications.

Highlights
  • Real-time pressure monitoring
  • On-device weather forecasting
  • Storm alerts
  • Live Activities
  • Flight mode tracking
  • Widgets and complications
Features
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Track atmospheric pressure and predict weather changes using your device's built-in barometer. Pascal transforms your iPhone and Apple Watch into precision barometric instruments. Monitor pressure trends, receive storm warnings, and get weather predictions — all computed on-device with no internet required. FEATURES • Real-time pressure monitoring with 12-hour trend charts • On-device weather forecasting using the Zambretti algorithm • Storm alerts via push notifications • Live Activities showing pressure on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Flight mode with cabin altitude tracking • iOS widgets (small, medium, large) and Apple Watch complications • Hybrid calibration system for accurate readings PRIVACY FIRST All data stays on your device. No accounts, no cloud sync, no tracking. Location is used only for GPS altitude calibration and is never stored. TECHNICAL Pascal uses Apple's Core Motion framework to access the barometric sensor, delivering sub-Pascal resolution. The hybrid calibration system combines GPS altitude with relative altitude tracking to filter out elevation changes and surface true weather signals.

Screenshots

Stormeter3 screens
Pascal Barometer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pascal Barometer at 5.0 against Stormeter's 4.5. Stormeter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Pascal Barometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stormeter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pascal Barometer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Stormeter versus Pascal Barometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStormeterPascal Barometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLiang WangCHRISTOPHER JOHN DILLON

Customer experience

Stormeter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pascal Barometer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Stormeter

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pascal Barometer

One-time1
  • Unlock Widgets$3.99

Questions

Is Stormeter free?
Stormeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pascal Barometer free?
Pascal Barometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stormeter or Pascal Barometer?
Pascal Barometer is rated higher. Stormeter averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pascal Barometer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Stormeter or Pascal Barometer have ads?
Neither Stormeter nor Pascal Barometer shows ads.

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