Pollinate vs BaroNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pollinate
This app provides allergy sufferers with accurate pollen forecasts up to five days in advance. It allows users to track specific allergens, monitor air quality, and plan outdoor activities based on environmental data. The app features a clean interface and global coverage for travelers.
- 3-to-5-day pollen forecast
- Track specific allergens
- Air quality and Ozone levels
- Global coverage (60+ countries)
- Clean UI with Dark mode
- Supports 12+ languages
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Get accurate forecasts designed for allergy sufferers who want to plan their day, or vacation, around pollen levels. Features: • 3-to-5-day pollen forecast with clear risk levels • Track specific allergens that affect you • Air quality and Ozone level • Clean UI with Dark mode • Supports 12+ languages • Works in 60+ countries worldwide Perfect for: - Planning outdoor activities around pollen levels - Tracking pollen types (e.g. Birch Tree pollen, Ragweed) separately - Getting comprehensive environmental data Pollinate stands out: The clean design puts the most important data front and center, so you can quickly check your risk level. The app is ideal for travelers, with a pollen radar that covers much of the globe.
BaroNote
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BaroNote is a simple barometer and personal log. Check the current air pressure, see whether it is rising, steady, or falling, and save a quick private note about your mood and condition. Features: - Current air pressure display using the iPhone pressure sensor when available - Rising, steady, and falling trend display - Mood and condition logs - Symptom tags and optional notes - History list - hPa, mb, inHg, and mmHg units - Home Screen widgets - Lock Screen accessory widgets on supported iOS versions - Local-only storage - No account, tracking, ads, or server upload BaroNote is for personal logging only and does not provide medical advice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BaroNote at every 2 months against Pollinate's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pollinate ships an update every 4 months, BaroNote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pollinate | BaroNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Paul Rhomberg | ZEC Inc. |
In-app purchases
Pollinate
No in-app purchases
BaroNote
No in-app purchases









