Barometer & Altimeter vs O
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barometer & Altimeter
This app provides precise barometer and altimeter readings with live data, session recording, and historical analysis. It features automatic device calibration and supports various Apple devices and accessibility features.
- Dual barometer and altimeter dashboards
- Real-time pressure and elevation readings
- Session recording with rich datasets
- Interactive Swift Charts for analysis
- Automatic device calibration
- Optional WeatherKit sea-level calibration
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Know your elevation. Follow pressure changes. Keep a useful record of your hikes, climbs, stairs and everyday observations—with clear readings on iPhone and iPad, plus Apple Watch, widgets and Live Activities on supported devices. • Current altitude above sea level, with relative gain and net change kept separate. Check the reading source and freshness; authorized GPS can provide a fallback where available. • Start, pause, resume and save a recording. Authorized background recording keeps a session going while you use another app or lock your phone. • Find, rename and favorite saved recordings, add notes, compare charts and share data as CSV. • Check your wrist, widgets or Live Activity. Use Siri and Shortcuts to read, record or open saved sessions; interactive controls are available on supported OS versions. • Keep familiar metric/imperial units, Set Zero and pressure-reference calibration. Choose automatic weather, manual reference or a nearby US weather station where available. Readings depend on device hardware, permissions, source availability and conditions. Widgets and complications refresh on the system's schedule, not continuously. Watch recording controls need a reachable iPhone; phone-free Watch recording is not included. Saved history and supported local readings work offline; weather and station updates need a connection. HowHigh is for observation, not certified navigation or safety-critical guidance.
O
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O-Buddy is your smart driving companion that helps you understand how your habits behind the wheel impact your wallet. By connecting to your vehicle’s OBD device via Bluetooth, O-Buddy detects every instance of harsh braking and instantly provides detailed data on how much fuel you're consuming and how much that translates to in real money. But it doesn’t stop there — the app gives you a clear picture of your fuel usage over time, allowing you to view your consumption on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis. With a sleek and intuitive interface, O-Buddy makes complex data easy to understand, helping you become a more efficient, cost-conscious driver. Whether you’re commuting daily or taking weekend trips, O-Buddy gives you the insight you need to drive smarter, waste less, and take control of your fuel spending — all while supporting English, Italian, and Arabic for a seamless experience across users (new languages will be added as well).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Barometer & Altimeter at 16.0 against O's 18.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Barometer & Altimeter | O |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (28 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thirty Seven Inc. | Daniele Fontana |
In-app purchases
Barometer & Altimeter
No in-app purchases
O
No in-app purchases









