Comparison

Barometer plus Altimeter vs Barometer Plus

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

Head to head
About

Barometer plus Altimeter

This app uses your device's air pressure sensor to display current, maximum, and minimum barometric pressure. It can also function as an altimeter. Accuracy can be improved by moving the sensor.

Highlights
  • Displays current barometric pressure
  • Shows maximum and minimum pressure
  • Functions as an altimeter
  • Utilizes device's air pressure sensor
  • Accuracy enhancement option
Features
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Barometer displays the current barometric pressure. For this purpose, the air pressure sensor of your phone or tablet is being used. The Barometer is the current air pressure, the measured maximum and minimum. Furthermore, to increase the accuracy of the measured value of the sensor can be moved. Note not all devices have the air pressure sensor. We tested the app with many current devices, such as iPhone 6, iPhone 6 plus, iPad Air 2, etc. Keyword: Barometer, air pressure, air pressure, weather indicators, altimeter

About

Barometer Plus

This app utilizes your device's barometer sensor to measure air pressure and altitude, helping you monitor and predict short-term weather changes. It also allows users to track how pressure impacts mood and optimize fishing conditions. The app offers extensive customization and historical data tracking.

Highlights
  • Barometer and altimeter with analog display
  • Temperature and humidity display
  • Pressure and altitude unit conversion
  • GPS and METAR calibration
  • Relative altitude measurement
  • Pressure change notifications
  • Pressure tracking and history graph
Features
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Barometer Plus app measures air pressure and altitude using your device's built-in barometric pressure sensor. Because air pressure changes usually indicate a weather change, you can use this app to monitor and predict short-term weather variations. People suffering from migraine, headaches, or joint pain can monitor how barometric pressure impacts their mood. Fishermen can monitor the atmospheric pressure for right-time fishing. FEATURES: • The app contains a barometer and altimeter with a personalization graphic in classic analog style. It also displays the current temperature and humidity. • Display barometric pressure (sensor value) or mean sea level pressure (MSLP - value used in weather forecast services or stations). • Units support for pressure: mb, inHg, kPa, atm, Torr, psi, hPa, mmHg. Units for altitude: meter, feet. • Calibrate the barometer using altitude/location from the GPS. Calibrate the altimeter using the nearest airport information/METAR, or manually enter the QNH of the nearest airport. Offset sensor output value. • Measure the height (building/mountain/hiked/climbed) using the "Relative Altitude" feature (can be enabled in the app's Settings). • Notification about pressure change. "Notification custom rule" for you to define how and when the app sends notifications. Notify when air pressure changes indicate that extreme or worse weather may occur. • "Pressure Tracking" and "History Graph" require "Background App Refresh" or "Always Location Service" with "Exact update interval" enabled. • "My Area" allows you to define your frequent stay places, and the app tracks air pressure with location data. • Export history to CSV format and Today widget. • This app is the digital version compared with an aneroid or mercury barometer and can be adjusted to MSLP with additional features. CUSTOMIZABLE: You can change your barometer/altimeter appearance with: • Seven different housing colors. • Black, white or blue disk background. • Four different app backgrounds. • Three different types of needles. • Marker needle for easily monitor. • Dark or light Today widget theme. NOTES: • App only works on devices with a barometer sensor, such as iPhone 6/6s/7/8/X/11/12/13 (including Plus models), iPad Mini 4/Air 2/Pro, or later. • Weather icons on the dial: This only shows the air pressure trend like in an analog barometer. • Each time your device reboots, open the app for tracking with the "Exact update interval" feature work. • You may take the phone/tablet far away from computers, cables, and other magnetic sources to get accurate results. • This app is Pro / Premium version of the "Barometer Plus - Altimeter" app, only difference is all feature unlocked and no ads. If you already use the "Barometer Plus - Altimeter" app and purchased in-app, do not need to purchase this again. We welcome your ideas and suggestions - please email us at: support+barometer@pvdapps.com. Follow our official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/barometerplus/ or Twitter account: https://twitter.com/pvdapps.

Screenshots

Barometer plus Altimeter4 screens
Barometer Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Barometer plus Altimeter at Free against Barometer Plus's $3.99. Barometer plus Altimeter also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Barometer Plus's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 14%) and rating (4.0 vs 2.7). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

Barometer plus Altimeter is free to download; Barometer Plus costs $3.99 up front. Barometer plus Altimeter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Barometer Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barometer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Barometer plus Altimeter's written reviews are positive against 59% of Barometer Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barometer plus Altimeter ships an update every 2 weeks, Barometer Plus every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Barometer plus Altimeter versus Barometer Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarometer plus AltimeterBarometer Plus
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)4.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews59.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#75 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAFS SoftwareNgo Na

Customer experience

Barometer plus Altimeter

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral7.1%
Negative78.6%

Barometer Plus

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive59.0%
Neutral10.3%
Negative30.8%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barometer plus Altimeter

One-time1
  • iAd free$0.99
None

Barometer Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Barometer plus Altimeter free?
Barometer plus Altimeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barometer Plus free?
Barometer Plus costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Barometer plus Altimeter or Barometer Plus?
Barometer Plus is rated higher. Barometer plus Altimeter averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Barometer Plus averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Barometer plus Altimeter or Barometer Plus have ads?
Neither Barometer plus Altimeter nor Barometer Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barometer plus Altimeter or Barometer Plus?
Barometer plus Altimeter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Barometer Plus every 11 days. Most recently, Barometer plus Altimeter was updated on October 16, 2026 and Barometer Plus on October 16, 2026.

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