Comparison

Air Barometer vs Altimeter

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

Head to head
About

Air Barometer

This app provides detailed atmospheric pressure information, including actual local pressure and sea level pressure. Track pressure changes with hourly and daily charts, and monitor long-term trends. It's ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and those sensitive to weather shifts.

Highlights
  • Actual pressure at local altitude
  • Relative pressure at sea level
  • Pressure charts (hourly, daily)
  • Long-term pressure trend monitoring
  • Current temperature and humidity
  • Support for multiple locations
Features
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Barometer is a modern atmospheric pressure app designed for people who want more than just basic weather information. Unlike most barometer apps that only display sea level pressure, this app can also show the actual atmospheric pressure at your current altitude. This makes the app closer to a real physical barometer and helps you better understand real local conditions. The app also provides clear pressure charts, allowing you to track changes throughout the day and monitor long-term pressure trends. Perfect for: • fishing and outdoor activities; • weather-sensitive people; • hiking and camping; • monitoring weather changes; • anyone interested in atmospheric pressure. Features: • relative pressure at sea level; • actual pressure at local altitude; • pressure in hPa/mmHg/inHg; • hourly pressure chart; • daily history and forecast chart; • current temperature and humidity; • clean and easy-to-read interface; • support for multiple locations. Whether you are planning a fishing trip, checking changing weather conditions, or simply curious about atmospheric pressure, Barometer gives you accurate and easy-to-understand information in a beautiful interface.

About

Altimeter

Features
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Track your exact altitude, elevation gain, and barometric pressure with Altimeter, the ultimate professional-grade navigation and weather tracking tool for hikers, climbers, skiers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you are scaling a mountain peak, flying a drone, or sailing the open seas, Altimeter leverages your device’s built-in hardware sensors and high-accuracy GPS to deliver real-time data offline, anywhere in the world. ► WHY CHOOSE ALTIMETER? Unlike standard elevation apps, Altimeter combines a precise sensor-driven barometer with dynamic weather station calibration (QNH) to ensure your readings remain accurate, even when atmospheric conditions shift. ► CORE FEATURES: • Precision Altimeter: Measure actual and relative altitude with absolute accuracy in meters or feet. • Barometric Pressure Tracker: Monitor atmospheric pressure trends using your device’s built-in hardware sensor. • Storm Alerts: Get instant notifications when sudden pressure drops indicate an incoming storm. • Live Tactical Compass: Navigate safely with a highly accurate direction indicator, wind direction, and orientation. • Trip Gain & History: Log your hikes and climbs, and track your trip elevation gain, ascent rate, and historical graphs. • Premium Home Screen Widgets: Monitor altitude and pressure right from your home screen (PRO feature). • Multiple Location Support: Save and track weather, pressure, and elevation for multiple cities or waypoints. ► CUSTOM SPORTS & TRAVEL MODES: Optimized dashboard layouts customized for your favorite activities: • General Mode: Standard altimeter, barometer, and compass views for daily tracking. • Drone Mode: Safe-to-fly wind speed and condition assessments for UAV pilots. • Sailing & Surfing Modes: Beaufort wind scale alerts and weather forecasts to keep you safe on the water. ► CALIBRATION & OFFLINE PRECISE DATA: • Auto QNH & Sea Level Pressure Calibration: Syncs with nearby meteorological stations to calibrate automatically. • GPS Reference Altitude: Calibrates sensor offsets instantly using high-precision satellite data. • 100% Offline Capability: Built to function in remote wilderness or high altitudes without cell coverage. ► PRIVACY FIRST Your sensor and location data are processed entirely on your device. We never collect, track, or share your personal information. Download Altimeter today and conquer your next adventure with professional navigation on your wrist and in your pocket! Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/barometer-altimeter-pro-privacy-policy/f5b83551-b63f-4d2a-b3a8-1b9c40f7c12a/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Air Barometer4 screens
Altimeter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Altimeter at none against Air Barometer's shown. Air Barometer's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Air Barometer versus Altimeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAir BarometerAltimeter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (94 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings94 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaksym BuradchukTirin

In-app purchases

None

Air Barometer

No in-app purchases

None

Altimeter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Air Barometer free?
Air Barometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Altimeter free?
Altimeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Air Barometer or Altimeter have ads?
Air Barometer shows ads; Altimeter does not.

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