Comparison

Hygrometer Barometer vs Ad Silencer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Measures relative humidity via GPS
  • Calculates discomfort index (DI)
  • Displays humidity in badge
  • Barometric pressure readings (iPhone 6+)
  • Outdoor humidity reference
Features
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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.

About

Ad Silencer

Features
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Ad Silencer is a clean, lightweight Safari content blocker for iPhone and iPad that reduces ads and pop-up interruptions. No VPN, just Safari content-blocking rules. Simple by design - Clear ON/OFF status so you know when blocking is active. - Lightweight, minimal interface with no clutter. Setup (once) 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Go to Apps > Safari > Extensions. 3. Turn on Ad Silencer. 4. Optional: allow it on all websites. Notes - Ad Silencer is a Safari content blocker. The control lives in Safari’s extension settings, while the app helps you check whether it’s enabled. - Some websites may work better if you temporarily turn the blocker off.

Screenshots

Hygrometer Barometer1 screens
Ad Silencer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hygrometer Barometer at Free against Ad Silencer's $1.99. Hygrometer Barometer also leads on iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). Ad Silencer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Hygrometer Barometer is free to download; Ad Silencer costs $1.99 up front. Hygrometer Barometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ad Silencer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hygrometer Barometer ships an update every 7 months, Ad Silencer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hygrometer Barometer versus Ad Silencer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHygrometer BarometerAd Silencer
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.3 (155 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings155 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS13 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHIGETO TAKAGIMarko Zamurovic

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hygrometer Barometer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Ad Silencer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hygrometer Barometer free?
Hygrometer Barometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ad Silencer free?
Ad Silencer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hygrometer Barometer or Ad Silencer have ads?
Hygrometer Barometer shows ads; Ad Silencer does not.
Which is updated more often, Hygrometer Barometer or Ad Silencer?
Hygrometer Barometer ships an update every 7 months, and Ad Silencer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hygrometer Barometer was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ad Silencer on October 16, 2026.

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