Comparison

Barometer & Altimeter vs CellMonitor

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

CellMonitor

Track cellular and WiFi data usage in real-time on your device. Monitor multiple SIM cards independently, view usage at a glance, and test network speeds. Export detailed reports and receive threshold alerts to avoid overage charges.

Highlights
  • Real-time data tracking
  • Dual-SIM and eSIM support
  • Smart usage dashboard
  • Integrated speed test
  • Exportable usage reports
  • Customizable threshold alerts
  • Apple Watch companion app
Features
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Know exactly where your data goes — across every SIM, every cycle, every day. CellMonitor tracks your cellular and WiFi usage in real time, right on your device. No account needed. No VPN. No subscriptions. Just accurate, private data tracking that works with any carrier worldwide. DUAL-SIM & eSIM SUPPORT The only data tracker built for modern iPhones. Track each SIM independently with separate billing periods, data caps, and custom labels. Switch between Work and Personal, Home and Travel — CellMonitor keeps them all in check. SMART DASHBOARD See your usage at a glance with a color-coded progress ring that shifts from calm to warning as you approach your limit. Daily average, daily budget, and days remaining — everything you need in one view. SPEED TEST Test your download speed, upload speed, and latency without leaving the app. Keep a history of results to spot trends or compare networks. USAGE REPORTS Export detailed CSV or formatted PDF reports of your daily usage — perfect for expense tracking, business travel, or just staying informed. Share via email, AirDrop, or any app. WIDGETS THAT WORK Four widget sizes — from a compact ring on your Home Screen to an extra-large dashboard with a 7-day usage chart. Always know where you stand without opening the app. APPLE WATCH COMPANION Your data usage, right on your wrist. CellMonitor syncs automatically to your Apple Watch with a two-page dashboard showing your progress ring, daily stats, and per-SIM breakdown. THRESHOLD ALERTS Set a custom warning percentage for each SIM. CellMonitor notifies you before you hit your cap — so you never get surprised by overage charges again. BUILT FOR PRIVACY Everything stays on your device. No cloud. No login. No tracking. CellMonitor uses iOS system interfaces to read usage data — nothing leaves your iPhone. WHY CELLMONITOR? - Works with every carrier, every plan, everywhere - Flexible billing cycles (any start day, any end day) - Sent vs. received breakdown for cellular and WiFi - Reboot-safe — never lose your count - Background refresh every 15 minutes - Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch - Built with SwiftUI and Swift Charts — fast, smooth, native One price. Every feature. No subscriptions. No ads.

Screenshots

Barometer & Altimeter4 screens
CellMonitor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Barometer & Altimeter at Free against CellMonitor's $0.99. Barometer & Altimeter also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Barometer & Altimeter is free to download; CellMonitor costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barometer & Altimeter ships an update every 3 weeks, CellMonitor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Barometer & Altimeter versus CellMonitor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarometer & AltimeterCellMonitor
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating2.6 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThirty Seven Inc.VOJTECH VOLPRECHT

Customer experience

Barometer & Altimeter

All ratings28 ratings
Positive39.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

CellMonitor

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Barometer & Altimeter

No in-app purchases

None

CellMonitor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barometer & Altimeter free?
Barometer & Altimeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CellMonitor free?
CellMonitor costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barometer & Altimeter or CellMonitor have ads?
Neither Barometer & Altimeter nor CellMonitor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barometer & Altimeter or CellMonitor?
Barometer & Altimeter ships an update every 3 weeks, and CellMonitor every 2 months. Most recently, Barometer & Altimeter was updated on October 24, 2026 and CellMonitor on October 9, 2026.

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