Position Weather Tools vs Barometric Pressure
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Position Weather Tools
This app provides detailed GPS location information, including altitude, pressure, speed, temperature, and humidity. It also displays geographic coordinates and the current address. The background dynamically changes to reflect real-time weather conditions with animated effects.
- Altimeter
- Barometer
- Speedometer
- Thermometer
- Hygrometer
- Geographic coordinates
- Real-time weather background
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Position Tools is a tool that allows you to see all the information relating to your GPS location. Position Tools include: - Altimeter - Barometer - Speedometer - Thermometer - Hygrometer - Geographic coordinates - Address where we are - Accuracy of GPS The background changes depending on the REAL WEATHER! EFFECT ANIMATION: - Cloud - Snow - Rain - Fog - Thunder UNITS AVAILABLE: - Altimeter (meter - feet) - Speedometer (km/h - Mph) - Thermometer (°C - °F) - Barometer (hPa -bar- mmHg) - Today Extension (in Notification Center)
Barometric Pressure
This app uses your device's built-in barometer to display real-time atmospheric pressure charts. Monitor pressure trends, set custom alarms for pressure changes, and log data for later analysis. It also offers altitude display and optional sea-level adjusted pressure readings.
- Real-time atmospheric pressure monitoring
- Pressure alarms and notifications
- Background data logging
- Sea level adjusted pressure (optional IAP)
- Altitude display
- Data export to CSV
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Barograph uses the barometer built into your iPhone to draw realtime charts of the atmospheric pressure. It lets you view pressure trends, set alarms, and get alerts when the pressure changes. It also lets you log and export data to CSV format. Discover the ultimate tool for tracking atmospheric pressure with Barograph, the original barometer data logger app designed specifically for iPhone and iPad. Whether you’re a weather enthusiast, an outdoor adventurer, or simply curious about atmospheric changes, Barograph offers powerful features to measure and analyze air pressure in real-time. Key Features: •Real-Time Atmospheric Pressure Monitoring: Instantly measure atmospheric pressure and watch dynamic graphs showing pressure changes over time. •Pressure alarms: Set an alarm and get notified when pressure rises above or below the desired value. •Background Data Logging: Use “Background App Refresh” to continuously collect barometric pressure data, even when the app is not actively in use. •Sea Level Adjusted Pressure: If you prefer to view calculated sea-level adjusted pressure instead of measured pressure, you can enable this feature with an optional in-app purchase. Adjusted pressure is calculated using your iPhone’s barometer and local weather data via Weatherkit. •Altitude Display: View your relative altitude based on barometer readings, perfect for tracking elevation changes during hikes or flights. •Push Notifications: Stay informed with periodic notifications that provide atmospheric pressure values, alarms, and trends, ensuring you’re always aware of significant changes. •Data Export: Easily share your barometer data in CSV format for further analysis or to share with friends and colleagues. Use Cases: •Weather Prediction: Track weather systems and anticipate changes. A dropping pressure generally indicates rain is approaching. •Elevation Tracking: Observe how atmospheric pressure changes with elevation, ideal for hikers, pilots, and outdoor enthusiasts. •Scientific Research: Gather detailed barometric pressure data for educational or research purposes, with seamless data export for comprehensive analysis. •Many people use atmospheric pressure data as an indicator of when they may have a migraine headache. Download Barograph today and transform your iPhone or iPad into a sophisticated barometer data logger. Experience unparalleled accuracy and insight into the atmospheric pressure around you! Maximize your understanding of weather patterns, elevation changes, and more with Barograph – your personal atmospheric pressure tracker and logger. Privacy Policy: https://catspaw-systems.com/PrivacyPolicies/BarographPrivacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Barometric Pressure at every 5 days against Position Weather Tools's every 2 months. Barometric Pressure also leads on review sentiment (61% vs 53%) and ratings volume (57 vs 18). Position Weather Tools's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Position Weather Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Barometric Pressure sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Barometric Pressure holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 57 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Position Weather Tools's written reviews are positive against 61% of Barometric Pressure's.
Position Weather Tools ships an update every 2 months, Barometric Pressure every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Position Weather Tools | Barometric Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (18 ratings) | 4.0 (57 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | 61.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 57 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guido Fanfani | Catspaw Systems LLC |
Customer experience
Position Weather Tools
Barometric Pressure
Bugs and requests
Position Weather Tools
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Barometric Pressure
Reported bugs
20 issues- App crashes weekly
- Recovery utility not functioning
- History is lost
- Altitude reading is incorrect
- App opens to a blank white/black screen
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- App requires Motion & Fitness settings to function
- App stops measuring pressure when not in foreground
- Paid version still shows ads
- Security risk with clipboard auto-pasting
- Trend feature not working
- Continuous recording time is limited
- App does not work on iOS 10 on iPads
- App does not work on iPad mini 4
- No history is displayed
- History is erased when changing display units
- Hg measurement is inaccurate
- No user customization for graph axes
- Background data is not used
- App does not appear to work in background
- Full-screen video ads with audio
Requested features
17 requests- Ability to calibrate altitude
- Option to clear history and show only last few days
- Accept regional settings (ddMM)
- Add setting to disable Motion & Fitness requirement
- Export to CSV
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- Zoom in on data table
- Continuous monitor mode with adjustable sample rate
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Calibrate pressure to local pressure
- Ability to output data as a .csv file
- Add hectopascals as a measurement unit
- User ability to set range on vertical and horizontal axis
- Time displayed on time axis
- Japanese language support
- Use M8 coprocessor data for background recording
- Option to remove ad banner with a small payment
In-app purchases
Position Weather Tools
- No Ads$2.99
Barometric Pressure
- Upgrade to Pro$5.99
- Give me a tip!$9.99
- Give me a big tip!$19.99
Questions
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