Comparison

Barometric Pressure vs The Barometer

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

Head to head
About

Barometric Pressure

Track atmospheric pressure in real-time with dynamic charts and set custom alarms for pressure changes. Log and export your data, and optionally view sea-level adjusted pressure and relative altitude.

Highlights
  • Real-time atmospheric pressure monitoring
  • Pressure alarms with custom values
  • Background data logging
  • Sea level adjusted pressure option
  • Relative altitude display
  • Push notifications for changes
  • Data export to CSV
Features
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Barograph uses the barometer built into your iPhone to draw realtime charts of the atmospheric pressure. It lets you view pressure trends, set alarms, and get alerts when the pressure changes. It also lets you log and export data to CSV format. Discover the ultimate tool for tracking atmospheric pressure with Barograph, the original barometer data logger app designed specifically for iPhone and iPad. Whether you’re a weather enthusiast, an outdoor adventurer, or simply curious about atmospheric changes, Barograph offers powerful features to measure and analyze air pressure in real-time. Key Features: •Real-Time Atmospheric Pressure Monitoring: Instantly measure atmospheric pressure and watch dynamic graphs showing pressure changes over time. •Pressure alarms: Set an alarm and get notified when pressure rises above or below the desired value. •Background Data Logging: Use “Background App Refresh” to continuously collect barometric pressure data, even when the app is not actively in use. •Sea Level Adjusted Pressure: If you prefer to view calculated sea-level adjusted pressure instead of measured pressure, you can enable this feature with an optional in-app purchase. Adjusted pressure is calculated using your iPhone’s barometer and local weather data via Weatherkit. •Altitude Display: View your relative altitude based on barometer readings, perfect for tracking elevation changes during hikes or flights. •Push Notifications: Stay informed with periodic notifications that provide atmospheric pressure values, alarms, and trends, ensuring you’re always aware of significant changes. •Data Export: Easily share your barometer data in CSV format for further analysis or to share with friends and colleagues. Use Cases: •Weather Prediction: Track weather systems and anticipate changes. A dropping pressure generally indicates rain is approaching. •Elevation Tracking: Observe how atmospheric pressure changes with elevation, ideal for hikers, pilots, and outdoor enthusiasts. •Scientific Research: Gather detailed barometric pressure data for educational or research purposes, with seamless data export for comprehensive analysis. •Many people use atmospheric pressure data as an indicator of when they may have a migraine headache. Download Barograph today and transform your iPhone or iPad into a sophisticated barometer data logger. Experience unparalleled accuracy and insight into the atmospheric pressure around you! Maximize your understanding of weather patterns, elevation changes, and more with Barograph – your personal atmospheric pressure tracker and logger. Privacy Policy: https://catspaw-systems.com/PrivacyPolicies/BarographPrivacy.html

About

The Barometer

Instantly view outdoor air pressure, wind speed, and direction. Customize the background and text colors to match your style. Automatically updates weather data for your selected region worldwide.

Highlights
  • Outdoor air pressure display
  • Wind direction and speed
  • Current time at a glance
  • Automatic data updates
  • Global region selection
  • Customizable background and text colors
Features
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What can you do with "The Barometer" app? - The design allows you to see the outdoor air pressure, wind direction, wind speed, and current time at a glance. - Automatic update function (automatically updates outdoor pressure, wind direction, and wind speed) - You can select your region from all over the world - Color change function (background color and text color can be changed) This is an app that allows you to instantly check the outdoor air pressure, wind direction, and wind speed. In addition, you can freely set the background color and text color to any color, so you can choose your favorite color scheme and install it as an interior decoration. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Barometric Pressure4 screens
The Barometer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: The Barometer at 4.6 against Barometric Pressure's 4.0. The Barometer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (347 vs 57). Barometric Pressure's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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. Barometric Pressure sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. The Barometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Barometer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Barometer has 347 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Barometric Pressure's written reviews are positive against 67% of The Barometer's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Barometric Pressure versus The Barometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarometric PressureThe Barometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (57 ratings)4.6 (347 ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57347 — better
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCatspaw Systems LLCVida Apps Incorporated

Customer experience

Barometric Pressure

All ratings57 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral3.5%
Negative17.5%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive61.0%
Neutral9.1%
Negative29.9%

The Barometer

All ratings315 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Barometric Pressure

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • App crashes weekly
  • Recovery utility not functioning
  • History is lost
  • Altitude reading is incorrect
  • App opens to a blank white/black screen
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  • App requires Motion & Fitness settings to function
  • App stops measuring pressure when not in foreground
  • Paid version still shows ads
  • Security risk with clipboard auto-pasting
  • Trend feature not working
  • Continuous recording time is limited
  • App does not work on iOS 10 on iPads
  • App does not work on iPad mini 4
  • No history is displayed
  • History is erased when changing display units
  • Hg measurement is inaccurate
  • No user customization for graph axes
  • Background data is not used
  • App does not appear to work in background
  • Full-screen video ads with audio

Requested features

17 requests
  • Ability to calibrate altitude
  • Option to clear history and show only last few days
  • Accept regional settings (ddMM)
  • Add setting to disable Motion & Fitness requirement
  • Export to CSV
Show 12 more
  • Zoom in on data table
  • Continuous monitor mode with adjustable sample rate
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • Calibrate pressure to local pressure
  • Ability to output data as a .csv file
  • Add hectopascals as a measurement unit
  • User ability to set range on vertical and horizontal axis
  • Time displayed on time axis
  • Japanese language support
  • Use M8 coprocessor data for background recording
  • Option to remove ad banner with a small payment

The Barometer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Barometric Pressure

One-time3
  • Upgrade to Pro$9.99
  • Give me a tip!$9.99
  • Give me a big tip!$19.99
None

The Barometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barometric Pressure free?
Barometric Pressure is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Barometer free?
The Barometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barometric Pressure or The Barometer?
The Barometer is rated higher. Barometric Pressure averages 4.0 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while The Barometer averages 4.6 from 347 ratings.
Do Barometric Pressure or The Barometer have ads?
The Barometer shows ads; Barometric Pressure does not.

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