Comparison

StormWatch vs BaroWatch Barometer

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

Head to head
About

StormWatch

Features
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StormWatch warns you of incoming storms based on sudden, rapid pressure drops, offering detailed pressure trends from 6 hours to 30 days. Whether you are a sailor, fisher, or weather enthusiast, know what's coming before it happens.

About

BaroWatch Barometer

This app transforms your Apple devices into a precise barometer, tracking atmospheric pressure and weather trends. Receive storm alerts and view detailed pressure charts. It prioritizes user privacy with no cloud storage or tracking.

Highlights
  • Precision barometer readings
  • Atmospheric pressure tracking
  • Weather trend visualization
  • Storm arrival notifications
  • Multi-device sync (iPhone, iPad, Watch)
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Privacy-focused design
Features
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BaroWatch turns your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch into a precision barometer. Track pressure changes, spot weather trends and get warned before the storm arrives. WHY BAROWATCH • On every device — iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch share readings automatically • Full privacy — no cloud, no servers, no tracking, no ads • Works offline — measurements keep running in the background • Open standard unit — hectopascals (hPa), the unit pilots and meteorologists use CORE FEATURES Pressure measurement • Reads the built-in barometer in iPhone, iPad (iPadOS 17+) and Apple Watch • QFE (station pressure) and QNH (corrected to sea level) • Automatic altitude correction via GPS — or set your altitude manually • Optional manual calibration offset Charts & visualization • Line, bar and area charts with smooth gradients • Color-coded bars show falling, stable and rising trends • Adjustable time ranges from 1 hour to 48 hours • Tap any point for the exact value, time and source • Day stripes for a multi-day overview • Freely configurable color thresholds for high and low pressure ranges Apple Watch • Native Watch app with the full chart history • Complications for Inline, Circular, Rectangular and Corner • Background updates keep your readings current Widgets • Home Screen widgets for iPhone and iPad with a sparkline chart • Lock Screen widgets in Inline, Circular and Rectangular Alerts • Local notifications when pressure changes rapidly • Independent thresholds for falling and rising pressure • Adjustable observation windows (15 min to 3 h) and repeat cooldowns Multi-device sync • iPhone ↔ Apple Watch: automatic via WatchConnectivity • iPhone ↔ iPad: peer-to-peer over local Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, paired with a 6-digit code • No internet connection required Background refresh • Optional background location keeps the barometer running while you walk, drive or sleep • Smart wake-up whenever your Apple Watch syncs Privacy by design • Pressure and altitude data stay on your device • No analytics, no third-party SDKs, no ads • GPS altitude lives in memory only — your exact position is never stored Available in 29 languages. Whether you're hiking, fishing, sailing or flying — BaroWatch gives you precise data and full control over your privacy.

Screenshots

StormWatch2 screens
BaroWatch Barometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: StormWatch at Free against BaroWatch Barometer's $0.99. StormWatch also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

StormWatch is free to download; BaroWatch Barometer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StormWatch ships an update every 3 days, BaroWatch Barometer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
StormWatch versus BaroWatch Barometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStormWatchBaroWatch Barometer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJohn Hatton-EdgeAlf Hellmund

In-app purchases

None

StormWatch

No in-app purchases

None

BaroWatch Barometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is StormWatch free?
StormWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BaroWatch Barometer free?
BaroWatch Barometer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do StormWatch or BaroWatch Barometer have ads?
Neither StormWatch nor BaroWatch Barometer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, StormWatch or BaroWatch Barometer?
StormWatch ships an update every 3 days, and BaroWatch Barometer monthly. Most recently, StormWatch was updated on October 17, 2026 and BaroWatch Barometer on October 11, 2026.

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