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.
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.
- Displays current barometric pressure
- Shows maximum and minimum pressure
- Functions as an altimeter
- Utilizes device's air pressure sensor
- Accuracy enhancement option
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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
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.
- Atmospheric pressure reading
- Sea level pressure
- Altitude measurement
- Latitude and longitude
- Boiling point calculation
- Watch complications
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Barometer plus Altimeter | Barometer for Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) | 4.2 (47 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 63.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 47 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AFS Software | Bangyan Chu |
Customer experience
Barometer plus Altimeter
Barometer for Watch
In-app purchases
Barometer plus Altimeter
- iAd free$0.99
Barometer for Watch
- Tips for coffee$1.99
- Tips for Ice Cream$2.99
- Tips for Pizza$4.99
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- Generous Tips$10.99
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