Comparison

Barometer plus 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 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 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 plus Altimeter4 screens
Barometer for Watch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barometer for Watch at 64% against Barometer plus Altimeter's 14%. Barometer for Watch also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (47 vs 3). Barometer plus Altimeter's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 plus Altimeter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Barometer for Watch sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barometer for Watch holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barometer for Watch has 47 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Barometer plus Altimeter's written reviews are positive against 64% of Barometer for Watch's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Barometer plus Altimeter ships an update every 2 weeks, Barometer for Watch every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Barometer plus Altimeter versus Barometer for Watch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarometer plus AltimeterBarometer for Watch
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)4.2 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews63.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings347 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAFS SoftwareBangyan Chu

Customer experience

Barometer plus Altimeter

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

Barometer for Watch

All ratings47 ratings
Positive78.7%
Neutral6.4%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative28.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Barometer plus Altimeter

One-time1
  • iAd free$0.99
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 plus Altimeter free?
Barometer plus Altimeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Barometer for Watch free?
Barometer for Watch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Barometer plus Altimeter or Barometer for Watch?
Barometer for Watch is rated higher. Barometer plus Altimeter averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Barometer for Watch averages 4.2 from 47 ratings.
Do Barometer plus Altimeter or Barometer for Watch have ads?
Neither Barometer plus Altimeter nor Barometer for Watch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Barometer plus Altimeter or Barometer for Watch?
Barometer plus Altimeter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Barometer for Watch every 4 months. Most recently, Barometer plus Altimeter was updated on October 20, 2026 and Barometer for Watch on October 18, 2026.

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