Comparison

Pascal Barometer vs iBarometer

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

Head to head
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.

About

iBarometer

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional barometer, providing real-time atmospheric pressure readings and trend analysis. It includes historical graphs, altitude display, and a fishing activity score. It functions offline and offers advanced fishing predictions with a Pro upgrade.

Highlights
  • Real-time atmospheric pressure
  • Trend indicator and rate of change
  • Altitude display
  • Historical pressure graphs
  • Fishing activity score
  • Offline functionality
Features
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iBarometer turns your iPhone into a professional-grade barometer. Powered by the built-in pressure sensor, it delivers real-time atmospheric pressure readings with beautiful precision gauges and trend charts. KEY FEATURES • Real-time Pressure — Live atmospheric pressure in hPa, inHg, or mmHg with a stunning gauge display • Trend Indicator — See at a glance whether pressure is rising, falling, or stable with change rate tracking • Altitude Display — Absolute elevation above sea level and relative height changes • History Charts — Visualize pressure trends over 1H, 3H, 6H, 12H, or 24H periods • Fishing Activity Score — Know the best times to fish based on pressure patterns • Offline Ready — All readings work without internet, perfect for remote locations FOR FISHING ENTHUSIASTS Barometric pressure directly affects fish behavior. When pressure drops rapidly, fish feed aggressively — that's your window. iBarometer helps you spot those moments with real-time trend tracking and a simple fishing activity score. FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Whether hiking, climbing, or just curious about the weather, iBarometer gives you the atmospheric data you need. Track approaching storms before they arrive with falling pressure alerts. Upgrade to Pro to unlock: • Fishing Prediction — Detailed bite forecast with species-specific tips and best time suggestions Works with iPhone 6 or later. No internet required for core features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pascal Barometer3 screens
iBarometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iBarometer at 100% against Pascal Barometer's 50%. iBarometer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Pascal Barometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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. iBarometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pascal Barometer ships an update daily, iBarometer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pascal Barometer versus iBarometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPascal BarometeriBarometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHRISTOPHER JOHN DILLON景珂 陈

Customer experience

Pascal Barometer

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

iBarometer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pascal Barometer

One-time1
  • Unlock Widgets$3.99
None

iBarometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pascal Barometer free?
Pascal Barometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iBarometer free?
iBarometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pascal Barometer or iBarometer have ads?
iBarometer shows ads; Pascal Barometer does not.
Which is updated more often, Pascal Barometer or iBarometer?
Pascal Barometer ships an update daily, and iBarometer every 9 days. Most recently, Pascal Barometer was updated on September 22, 2026 and iBarometer on September 13, 2026.

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