Comparison

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

Barometer

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Barometer shows the current air pressure from your iPhone's built-in sensor on a simple analog dial. The needle points to the current reading, with the exact value shown in hPa below. No setup, no account — just open the app. FEATURES • Live atmospheric pressure from your device's barometer • Clean circular dial with an animated needle • Clear numeric reading in hPa • Simple dark interface Handy for sailors watching for weather changes, keeping an eye on the forecast, or just seeing the current pressure.

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

Barometer1 screens
iBarometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Barometer at none against iBarometer's shown. iBarometer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.4). 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 · 6 level
Barometer versus iBarometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarometeriBarometer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian Popp景珂 陈

In-app purchases

None

Barometer

No in-app purchases

None

iBarometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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