Barometer + Altimeter vs Barometer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Barometric pressure readings
- Altitude measurements
- Supports iPhone 6 and 6+
- Supports iPad Air 2 and mini 3
- Free to download
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Best barometer and altimeter for iPhone 6, iPhone 6+, iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3!
Barometer
This app provides real-time atmospheric pressure readings. Track pressure changes over time with a simple gauge display to help you plan activities and stay informed about weather shifts.
- Real-time pressure updates
- Gauge display for pressure changes
- Activity planning based on weather
- Stay informed about weather shifts
- Simple and easy-to-use interface
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Stay informed about the atmospheric pressure with our Barometer app! Our app provides real-time updates on the current pressure, so you can easily plan your activities based on the weather conditions. The simple and easy-to-use gauge display allows you to track the pressure changes over time, helping you stay ahead of the weather changes. With our app, you can stay prepared for sudden changes in the atmospheric pressure, whether you're planning outdoor activities, traveling, or just want to stay informed. Download our app today and stay on top of the weather!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Barometer at 4.3 against Barometer + Altimeter's 2.0. Barometer also leads on ratings volume (70 vs 1). Barometer + Altimeter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Barometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barometer + Altimeter asks for nothing beyond the download.
Barometer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barometer has 70 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 35% of Barometer's.
Barometer + Altimeter ships an update every 2 months, Barometer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barometer + Altimeter | Barometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 4.3 (70 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | 35.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 70 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Maxim Melikhov | Lucas den Otter |
Customer experience
Barometer + Altimeter
Barometer
In-app purchases
Barometer + Altimeter
No in-app purchases
Barometer
- Barometer Pro$3.99
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