Barometer plus Altimeter vs Barometer
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
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 plus Altimeter's 2.7. Barometer also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 14%) and ratings volume (70 vs 3). Barometer plus Altimeter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Barometer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barometer has 70 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 35% of Barometer's.
Barometer plus Altimeter ships an update every 2 weeks, Barometer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Barometer plus Altimeter | Barometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) | 4.3 (70 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 35.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 70 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AFS Software | Lucas den Otter |
Customer experience
Barometer plus Altimeter
Barometer
In-app purchases
Barometer plus Altimeter
- iAd free$0.99
Barometer
- Barometer Pro$3.99
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