Hygrometer Barometer vs GeneralAire Humidification
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hygrometer Barometer
This app measures relative humidity and calculates the discomfort index using your current location. It displays humidity in a badge and offers barometric readings for compatible devices. Use it to gauge outdoor conditions for appropriate clothing choices.
- Measures relative humidity via GPS
- Calculates discomfort index (DI)
- Displays humidity in badge
- Barometric pressure readings (iPhone 6+)
- Outdoor humidity reference
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A simple popular free humidity meter application that measures the relative humidity of the current location measured by GPS and displays it as a percentage. Calculation function with formula of discomfort index (DI) from humidity and degree of Celsius. Humidity is displayed in badge. Barometric function by pressure sensor (iPhone 6 / Plus or later). Because it is outdoor humidity instead of indoor humidity, it is a reference for outfit clothing. Some areas are excluded.
GeneralAire Humidification
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Monitor and Manage your GeneralAire Humidifier from the touch of a button. Change humidity settings based on your comfort level through our GeneralAire Humidity Control App. For more information regarding the GeneralAire Humidification App, please refer to our manual linked below: https://generalaire.ca/literature/app-manual/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GeneralAire Humidification at none against Hygrometer Barometer's 1. GeneralAire Humidification also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Hygrometer Barometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. GeneralAire Humidification asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hygrometer Barometer ships an update every 7 months, GeneralAire Humidification every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hygrometer Barometer | GeneralAire Humidification |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (152 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 152 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 219 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | SHIGETO TAKAGI | Canadian General Filters Limited |
In-app purchases
Hygrometer Barometer
- Remove Ads$1.99
GeneralAire Humidification
No in-app purchases
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