Comparison

Barometer and Altimeter vs Alpinecast

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

Alpinecast

Features
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Alpinecast gives you everything you need to plan your next day in the mountains. Built by a backcountry skier in Golden, BC, it delivers hyper-accurate snow forecasts, live webcams, and real-time weather station data — all in one beautiful app. SNOW FORECASTS See 24h, 48h, and 72h snowfall accumulations at a glance. Check the 10-day daily forecast with temperature ranges, and review the last 10 days of snowfall history to track the season's progression. IN-DEPTH HOURLY DETAIL Tap into hour-by-hour breakdowns including apparent temperature, humidity, cloud cover at low, mid, and high levels, UV index, visibility, surface pressure, CAPE, solar radiation, freezing level, and snow depth. COMPARE 8 WEATHER MODELS Not all models agree. Compare forecasts side by side from GEM Seamless, HRDPS 2.5km, HRDPS West 1km, RDPS 10km, GDPS 15km, ICON, GFS, and ECMWF. The app automatically selects the best model for each location based on geography. 154 AVALANCHE CANADA WEATHER STATIONS Access real-time snow readings and 24-hour totals from stations operated by Parks Canada, BC Ministry of Transportation, Avalanche Canada, Kananaskis Country, Avalanche Québec, and Yukon Avalanche. Perfect for tracking fresh powder before you head out. LIVE MOUNTAIN WEBCAMS Browse nearby webcams with image and video streams, including YouTube live feeds. Zoom, swipe, and share your favorite mountain views. INTERACTIVE 3D TERRAIN MAP Explore mountains on a stunning 3D map with realistic elevation. Tap anywhere on the map to get a forecast for that exact spot. Toggle between satellite and standard views with cinematic camera animations. SAVE YOUR FAVORITES Search for any mountain, resort, or location worldwide. Save unlimited favorites and sort them by snowfall, elevation, or distance from you. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS Stay informed without opening the app. Four widgets keep your favorite forecasts, webcams, and weather station data right on your home screen. SHARE FORECASTS Generate beautiful shareable forecast charts and send them to your crew. Deep link support means tapping a shared link opens directly to the right location in the app. Whether you're planning a resort day, a backcountry tour, or a summer summit, Alpinecast is your go-to mountain weather companion.

Screenshots

Barometer and Altimeter4 screens
Alpinecast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Alpinecast at every 3 days against Barometer and Altimeter's every 2 months. Barometer and Altimeter's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barometer and Altimeter ships an update every 2 months, Alpinecast every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Barometer and Altimeter versus Alpinecast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarometer and AltimeterAlpinecast
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (24 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings24 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB7 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperPeter BreitlingGeorge Leonardo

In-app purchases

None

Barometer and Altimeter

No in-app purchases

None

Alpinecast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barometer and Altimeter free?
Barometer and Altimeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alpinecast free?
Alpinecast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barometer and Altimeter or Alpinecast have ads?
Neither Barometer and Altimeter nor Alpinecast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barometer and Altimeter or Alpinecast?
Barometer and Altimeter ships an update every 2 months, and Alpinecast every 3 days. Most recently, Barometer and Altimeter was updated on October 26, 2026 and Alpinecast on October 15, 2026.

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