Comparison

Live Barometer vs Torr

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

Head to head
About

Live Barometer

This application measures and displays the current air pressure. It offers a widget for quick access to this information directly from your notification center. Requires specific iPhone or iPad models.

Highlights
  • Measures current air pressure
  • Notification center widget
  • Displays air pressure data
  • Requires specific device models
Features
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Warning: You need an iPhone 6/6+ or an iPad Air 2 to use this app. Use this app to measure the current air pressure. Activate the widget in you notification center to see the current air pressure.

About

Torr

This app provides real-time barometric pressure and altitude readings, along with 10-day forecasts and migraine alerts. It automatically logs historical data and allows for CSV export, functioning offline and on Apple Watch. It's useful for outdoor activities, weather observation, and managing weather-sensitive conditions.

Highlights
  • Real-time barometer and altimeter
  • 10-day pressure and weather forecasts
  • Migraine and weather sensitivity alerts
  • Automatic history logging and CSV export
  • Offline functionality
  • Apple Watch support
  • Multiple altitude sources
Features
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Free barometer & altimeter — real-time pressure, altitude, 10-day forecasts with migraine alerts, automatic history logging, and CSV export all in one app. The dashboard displays high-precision real-time measurement data, offering peace of mind for mountaineering enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. It uses your device's built-in barometric pressure sensor, motion sensor, and GPS, allowing offline use. It also features real-time trend graphs, making it ideal for observing short-term changes during typhoon approaches, sudden downpours, stair/elevator ascents/descents, or driving uphill. The altimeter lets you simultaneously view readings from three sources—sensor, GPS, and QNH (sea-level corrected pressure)—plus a calibrated value matched to a known elevation such as a trailhead. Each altitude is displayed visually on an arch gauge, and you can tap each source to learn about its characteristics and accuracy. Since barometric pressure and altitude support various units, it can also be used for professional purposes by researchers and academic institutions. Additionally, for those sensitive to weather changes and suffering from migraines or weather-related illnesses, it provides graphs forecasting barometric pressure and weather for the next 10 days, along with headache alert information based on published research, updated every 6 hours. Its graphical, intuitive UI runs smoothly, making it a valuable tool for daily prevention and countermeasures. Furthermore, measured barometric pressure data is automatically stored within the app. It features a background measurement mode that enables measurements even when the app is in the background or asleep. You can view accumulated data and export it to CSV files. It also supports Live Activities in the background, allowing you to view real-time data on Dynamic Island or the lock screen. Beyond the main app, it also works with Apple Watch, letting you instantly check barometric pressure and altitude. An all-in-one, high-performance barometer app covering all present, future, and past information related to barometric pressure. The one-of-a-kind app you never knew you needed—that's "Torr"!! 【Features】 ・Dashboard  ・Barometer (Atmospheric pressure data via pressure sensor)  ・Altimeter — View altitudes from 4 sources on arch gauges   ・Sensor Altitude (absolute altitude from the barometric sensor)   ・GPS Altitude (elevation above sea level via satellite positioning)   ・QNH Altitude (sea-level corrected barometric altitude)   ・Calibrated Altitude (calibration matched to a known elevation) ・Pressure Forecast  ・Up to 10 days of nearby sea-level pressure values and weather forecasts  ・Pressure graph showing trends like rises and falls  ・6-hourly migraine/weather sensitivity alerts based on published research ・History  ・Automatic data logging  ・Daily history export to CSV files  ・Background measurement mode ・Unit settings — 7 pressure units including Torr, hPa, kPa, mBar, psi, inHg, mmHg ・Color theme settings ・Daily pressure forecast notification ・Torr Pro — full 10-day forecast anytime, 30 days of past pressure, pressure alerts, graph widgets, ad-free ・Apple Watch compatibility and complication ・Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets ・Live Activity 【Other】 Some devices may not have a barometric pressure sensor or motion sensor. Please note that in such cases, certain dashboard features may not be available. Location access and an internet connection are required to use the barometric pressure forecast. Location access is required for background measurement. Please submit requests or inquiries via reviews or the support URL.

Screenshots

Live Barometer4 screens
Torr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Live Barometer at none against Torr's 2. Live Barometer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (67% vs 57%). Torr's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (181 vs 3). On price 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. Torr sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Live Barometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Torr holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Torr has 181 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of Live Barometer's written reviews are positive against 57% of Torr's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live Barometer ships an update fortnightly, Torr every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Live Barometer versus Torr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive BarometerTorr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings)4.4 (181 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better57.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3181 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarvin WagnerSoyApps

Customer experience

Live Barometer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

Torr

All ratings179 ratings
Positive84.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive57.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative30.9%

In-app purchases

None

Live Barometer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Torr

Subscriptions2
  • Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Pro (Yearly)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Live Barometer free?
Live Barometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Torr free?
Torr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Live Barometer or Torr?
Torr is rated higher. Live Barometer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Torr averages 4.4 from 181 ratings.
Do Live Barometer or Torr have ads?
Torr shows ads; Live Barometer does not.
Which is updated more often, Live Barometer or Torr?
Live Barometer ships an update fortnightly, and Torr every 5 days. Most recently, Live Barometer was updated on October 6, 2026 and Torr on October 20, 2026.

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