Comparison

Barometer + 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 + Altimeter

This app provides accurate barometric pressure and altitude readings for your device. It's designed to work with specific iPhone and iPad models, offering a straightforward tool for weather enthusiasts and hikers.

Highlights
  • Barometric pressure readings
  • Altitude measurements
  • Supports iPhone 6 and 6+
  • Supports iPad Air 2 and mini 3
  • Free to download
Features
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Best barometer and altimeter for iPhone 6, iPhone 6+, iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3!

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 + Altimeter1 screens
Barometer for Watch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Barometer for Watch at 4.2 against Barometer + Altimeter's 2.0. Barometer for Watch also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 30%) and ratings volume (47 vs 1). Barometer + Altimeter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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. Barometer for Watch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Barometer + 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 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barometer for Watch has 47 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of Barometer + Altimeter's written reviews are positive against 64% of Barometer for Watch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barometer + Altimeter ships an update every 2 months, Barometer for Watch every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Barometer + Altimeter versus Barometer for Watch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarometer + AltimeterBarometer for Watch
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)4.2 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews63.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings147 — 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 iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxim MelikhovBangyan Chu

Customer experience

Barometer + Altimeter

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative50.0%

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 + 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 + Altimeter free?
Barometer + 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 + Altimeter or Barometer for Watch?
Barometer for Watch is rated higher. Barometer + Altimeter averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Barometer for Watch averages 4.2 from 47 ratings.
Do Barometer + Altimeter or Barometer for Watch have ads?
Neither Barometer + Altimeter nor Barometer for Watch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barometer + Altimeter or Barometer for Watch?
Barometer + Altimeter ships an update every 2 months, and Barometer for Watch every 4 months. Most recently, Barometer + Altimeter was updated on September 19, 2026 and Barometer for Watch on September 23, 2026.

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