Comparison

Hygrometer Barometer vs Olfacta

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

Olfacta

Features
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Elevate your environment with the Olfacta app, designed exclusively for Olfacta scent machines.

Screenshots

Hygrometer Barometer1 screens
Olfacta4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Olfacta at none against Hygrometer Barometer's 1. Olfacta also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). 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. Hygrometer Barometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Olfacta asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hygrometer Barometer ships an update every 7 months, Olfacta every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hygrometer Barometer versus Olfacta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHygrometer BarometerOlfacta
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (155 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings155 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS1313.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHIGETO TAKAGIOlfacta do Brasil Ltda

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hygrometer Barometer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Olfacta

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hygrometer Barometer free?
Hygrometer Barometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Olfacta free?
Olfacta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hygrometer Barometer or Olfacta have ads?
Hygrometer Barometer shows ads; Olfacta does not.
Which is updated more often, Hygrometer Barometer or Olfacta?
Hygrometer Barometer ships an update every 7 months, and Olfacta every 3 months. Most recently, Hygrometer Barometer was updated on October 21, 2026 and Olfacta on October 12, 2026.

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