Comparison

iBarometer vs Barowise

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

Head to head
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/

About

Barowise

Features
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Barowise forecasts barometric pressure — the next 48 hours free, 7 days with Pro. One clean screen: where pressure is now, where it's heading, and when a noticeable drop is coming. No diary to fill in, no account to create, nothing to buy but the forecast itself. Falling pressure is one of the most commonly reported weather triggers. Some people track pressure changes alongside migraine, headache, or joint discomfort — responses vary widely, and many people feel nothing at all. The science is genuinely mixed, and Barowise doesn't pretend otherwise. It shows you the weather fact. Whether pressure affects you is something only you can find out. The idea came from years of playing saxophone in the Paris Metro. Some mornings a whole train car seemed to share one mood, car after car — and I wondered if the weather had something to do with it. I still don't know. This app is that question, made useful. FREE • 48-hour pressure outlook for your location • Plain words — Steady, Noticeable drop, Strong drop — no scores, no percentages • Sensitivity setting BAROWISE PRO — $24.99/year (1 month free) or $3.99/month • 7-day pressure outlook • Multiple saved locations • Evening-before alert when a strong drop is coming Barowise is weather information only — not a medical device and not a substitute for professional care. It never predicts symptoms and never diagnoses anything. A calm reading doesn't mean you'll feel fine. Never delay medical care because of an app. Weather data from Apple Weather and Open-Meteo. No ads. No account. Your data isn't sold. Barowise Pro is an optional auto-renewable subscription (annual with 1 month free, or monthly). Payment is charged to your Apple Account and renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Privacy Policy: https://barowise.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iBarometer4 screens
Barowise3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iBarometer at none against Barowise's 2. Barowise's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. Barowise sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. iBarometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
iBarometer versus Barowise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriBarometerBarowise
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer景珂 陈Thomas Hornig

In-app purchases

None

iBarometer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Barowise

Subscriptions2
  • Barowise Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Barowise Pro (Annual)1 Month trial$24.991 Year

Questions

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

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