Comparison

Hygrometer Barometer vs Palimpscape Browser

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

Palimpscape Browser

Features
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Ad block and adblock browsing meet vocabulary learning in Palimpscape. Replace ads with words as you browse, learn rare vocabulary, study a new language, or practise your own word list. Palimpscape is a web browser that transforms advertising spaces into opportunities to learn. Instead of simply hiding detected ads, it replaces their placements with words selected from your chosen vocabulary. CHOOSE HOW TO LEARN • Learn rare words in your native language • Learn vocabulary in a new language • Add your own words, descriptions and translations • Choose from multiple difficulty levels • Hide words you no longer want to see LEARN WHILE BROWSING Words appear naturally in the spaces previously occupied by ads. Their size adapts to each placement, keeping pages readable while making vocabulary visible throughout your normal browsing. Tap a word to view its available definition. When learning another language, open a translation for the selected word in your preferred language. A COMPLETE MOBILE BROWSER • Browse websites using multiple tabs • Sign in to websites normally • Navigate with familiar browser controls • Block advertising network requests • Replace detected ad placements with vocabulary • Use regional ad block filter lists based on page and device language YOUR WORDS, YOUR PROGRESS Create a personal vocabulary list with an optional definition or translation for every word. Manually added words are shown more frequently, helping you focus on the vocabulary that matters most to you. Palimpscape tracks how often each word has appeared so that your vocabulary stays varied. If a word is no longer useful, hide it permanently with a single action. Turn everyday web browsing into language learning. Adblock distractions, replace ads and discover a new word on every page.

Screenshots

Hygrometer Barometer1 screens
Palimpscape Browser2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Palimpscape Browser at none against Hygrometer Barometer's 1. Palimpscape Browser also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months). Hygrometer Barometer's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). On price and 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

Both are free to download. Hygrometer Barometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Palimpscape Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hygrometer Barometer ships an update every 7 months, Palimpscape Browser every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hygrometer Barometer versus Palimpscape Browser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHygrometer BarometerPalimpscape Browser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (152 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings152 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSHIGETO TAKAGIAnnapurnApp Technologies UG haftungsbeschrankt

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hygrometer Barometer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Palimpscape Browser

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hygrometer Barometer free?
Hygrometer Barometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Palimpscape Browser free?
Palimpscape Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hygrometer Barometer or Palimpscape Browser have ads?
Hygrometer Barometer shows ads; Palimpscape Browser does not.
Which is updated more often, Hygrometer Barometer or Palimpscape Browser?
Hygrometer Barometer ships an update every 7 months, and Palimpscape Browser every 5 weeks. Most recently, Hygrometer Barometer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Palimpscape Browser on October 9, 2026.

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