Comparison

Barometer and Altimeter vs Barometer for Watch

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

Head to head
About

Barometer and Altimeter

This application utilizes your device's barometer sensor to measure altitude and atmospheric pressure. It offers various unit modes and can automatically update reference pressure from nearby weather stations. The app also displays current temperature and includes a widget for quick access to key information.

Highlights
  • Barometer sensor utilization
  • Altitude measurement
  • Automatic reference pressure updates
  • Current temperature display
  • Multiple unit modes
  • Today widget
Features
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This is an easy to use barometer App. Check you height based on the current pressure and nearest weather station or by a manual entered reference. As a plus the current temperature is also displayed. Explore the iPhone barometer sensor capabilities: - Measure heights while you are in a elevator - Check altitude while hiking on a mountain - much more you can think of Current version includes - 8 unit modes for measuring pressure - Altitude in meter or feet - Disable Auto-Lock and further settings - Automatically update reference pressure from nearest weather station (using openweathermap.org) - Today widget for quick look of current pressure, height and temperature and more to come soon.

About

Barometer for Watch

This application displays atmospheric pressure, sea level pressure, and altitude using your device's built-in sensors. It also calculates the boiling point of water based on current pressure. The companion watch app includes customizable complications.

Highlights
  • Atmospheric pressure reading
  • Sea level pressure
  • Altitude measurement
  • Latitude and longitude
  • Boiling point calculation
  • Watch complications
Features
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Pressure and altitude. Beautifully clear. Barometer turns the built-in sensors on your iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch into a clear view of the conditions around you. Check a reading at a glance, follow pressure changes, or explore your altitude as you climb. PRESSURE, IN PERSPECTIVE • Atmospheric and estimated sea-level pressure • Pressure history, trends and changes over time • A pressure-based weather outlook • Optional pressure-change notifications A CLEARER VIEW OF ALTITUDE • Altitude readings and elevation charts • Calibration using a known altitude or available sensor references • Ascent, descent and elevation range • Latitude and longitude • Estimated boiling point of water at the current pressure MADE FOR YOUR DEVICES • A dedicated Apple Watch app • Watch complications and iPhone widgets • Siri and Shortcuts support • Control Center shortcuts • Your choice of measurement units • CSV export for saved measurements Core pressure and altitude measurements work offline using your device’s sensors. Location access enables additional information, including estimated sea-level pressure. Requires iOS 26, iPadOS 26 or watchOS 26. Available readings depend on your device’s sensors and permissions. Pressure-based weather information is an estimate, not an official forecast.

Screenshots

Barometer and Altimeter4 screens
Barometer for Watch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Barometer for Watch at 4.2 against Barometer and Altimeter's 3.4. Barometer and Altimeter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (78% vs 64%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Barometer for Watch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Barometer and Altimeter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barometer for Watch holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 49 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Barometer and Altimeter's written reviews are positive against 64% of Barometer for Watch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barometer and Altimeter ships an update every 2 months, Barometer for Watch every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Barometer and Altimeter versus Barometer for Watch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarometer and AltimeterBarometer for Watch
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (24 ratings)4.2 (49 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.7% of reviews — better63.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2449 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter BreitlingBangyan Chu

Customer experience

Barometer and Altimeter

All ratings24 ratings
Positive58.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative41.7%
Written reviews310 reviews
Positive77.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative16.5%

Barometer for Watch

All ratings47 ratings
Positive78.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative28.9%

In-app purchases

None

Barometer and Altimeter

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Barometer for Watch

One-time4
  • Tips for coffee$1.99
  • Tips for Ice Cream$2.99
  • Tips for Pizza$4.99
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  • Generous Tips$10.99

Questions

Is Barometer and Altimeter free?
Barometer and Altimeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barometer for Watch free?
Barometer for Watch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barometer and Altimeter or Barometer for Watch?
Barometer for Watch is rated higher. Barometer and Altimeter averages 3.4 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while Barometer for Watch averages 4.2 from 49 ratings.
Do Barometer and Altimeter or Barometer for Watch have ads?
Neither Barometer and Altimeter nor Barometer for Watch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barometer and Altimeter or Barometer for Watch?
Barometer and Altimeter ships an update every 2 months, and Barometer for Watch every 4 months. Most recently, Barometer and Altimeter was updated on November 6, 2026 and Barometer for Watch on November 6, 2026.

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