# Barometer vs iWindRose²

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iWindRose² at none against Barometer's 1. iWindRose² also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (59% vs 34%). Barometer's advantage is chart position (#92 vs unranked) and ratings volume (144 vs 19). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Barometer costs $2.99 and iWindRose² $1.99 up front. Barometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iWindRose² asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Barometer against 4.6 for iWindRose². That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barometer has 144 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Barometer's written reviews are positive against 59% of iWindRose²'s.

Barometer ships an update every 4 months, iWindRose² every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Barometer | iWindRose² |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (144 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barometer-air-pressure/id769602146/reviews) | **[4.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwindrose/id1403142267/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **144** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | **59.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#92** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LionsApp di Nallbati Elton](https://appshunter.io/developer/432915499) | [Fast-Devs Project](https://appshunter.io/developer/380985711) |

## What reviewers say

### Barometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barometer-air-pressure/id769602146)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides real-time local atmospheric pressure readings directly on your device. It can utilize your device's sensor or data from the nearest weather station, offering weather condition indicators and the ability to save favorite locations.

**Highlights:** Real-time atmospheric pressure measurement, Device pressure sensor support, Weather station pressure selection, Save favorite locations, Location and weather condition detection, Multiple units of measurement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Barometer Pro | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple UI
- 🎯 Accurate readings
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- ✨ Unique design
- 👌 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App stopped working after updates
- 📉 Random data loss
- 💰 Paid version lacks features
- 🚫 No graphs/charts in paid version
- 🔄 Updates made app worse

**Reported bugs**

- App stopped working after iOS update
- Needles are pegged
- App crashes on launch
- Units won't stay on setting
- Slide function for future pressure issues

**Requested features**

- Add widgets
- Add CarPlay support
- Add graphs/charts
- Add history/trend view
- Add dark mode


### iWindRose²

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iwindrose/id1403142267)

This app provides detailed information on wind roses, including their history, direction, and forecasts. It's ideal for water sports enthusiasts and boaters needing real-time weather data and predictions for their location. Features include dynamic compass rose, Sun/Moon data, and customizable notifications.

**Highlights:** Wind rose information and history, Real-time weather forecasts, Dynamic compass rose, Sun and Moon data, Wind and sea force scales, Notifications for forecast updates, Apple Watch compatibility

**Features:** Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Barometer free?

Barometer costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is iWindRose² free?

iWindRose² costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Barometer or iWindRose²?

iWindRose² is rated higher. Barometer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while iWindRose² averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.

### Do Barometer or iWindRose² have ads?

Neither Barometer nor iWindRose² shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Barometer or iWindRose²?

Barometer ships an update every 4 months, and iWindRose² every 3 weeks. Most recently, Barometer was updated on November 1, 2026 and iWindRose² on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*