Comparison

Barometer + Altimeter vs iBarometer

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

iBarometer

This app transforms your iPhone into a professional barometer, providing real-time atmospheric pressure readings and trend analysis. It includes historical graphs, altitude display, and a fishing activity score. It functions offline and offers advanced fishing predictions with a Pro upgrade.

Highlights
  • Real-time atmospheric pressure
  • Trend indicator and rate of change
  • Altitude display
  • Historical pressure graphs
  • Fishing activity score
  • Offline functionality
Features
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iBarometer turns your iPhone into a professional-grade barometer. Powered by the built-in pressure sensor, it delivers real-time atmospheric pressure readings with beautiful precision gauges and trend charts. KEY FEATURES • Real-time Pressure — Live atmospheric pressure in hPa, inHg, or mmHg with a stunning gauge display • Trend Indicator — See at a glance whether pressure is rising, falling, or stable with change rate tracking • Altitude Display — Absolute elevation above sea level and relative height changes • History Charts — Visualize pressure trends over 1H, 3H, 6H, 12H, or 24H periods • Fishing Activity Score — Know the best times to fish based on pressure patterns • Offline Ready — All readings work without internet, perfect for remote locations FOR FISHING ENTHUSIASTS Barometric pressure directly affects fish behavior. When pressure drops rapidly, fish feed aggressively — that's your window. iBarometer helps you spot those moments with real-time trend tracking and a simple fishing activity score. FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Whether hiking, climbing, or just curious about the weather, iBarometer gives you the atmospheric data you need. Track approaching storms before they arrive with falling pressure alerts. Upgrade to Pro to unlock: • Fishing Prediction — Detailed bite forecast with species-specific tips and best time suggestions Works with iPhone 6 or later. No internet required for core features. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Barometer + Altimeter1 screens
iBarometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iBarometer at 100% against Barometer + Altimeter's 30%. iBarometer also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Barometer + Altimeter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price 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 + Altimeter ships an update every 2 months, iBarometer every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Barometer + Altimeter versus iBarometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarometer + AltimeteriBarometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxim Melikhov景珂 陈

Customer experience

Barometer + Altimeter

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

iBarometer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Barometer + Altimeter

No in-app purchases

None

iBarometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barometer + Altimeter free?
Barometer + Altimeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iBarometer free?
iBarometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Barometer + Altimeter or iBarometer have ads?
iBarometer shows ads; Barometer + Altimeter does not.
Which is updated more often, Barometer + Altimeter or iBarometer?
Barometer + Altimeter ships an update every 2 months, and iBarometer every 9 days. Most recently, Barometer + Altimeter was updated on October 6, 2026 and iBarometer on October 17, 2026.

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