Comparison

Vaisala Road Condition 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

Vaisala Road Condition

Access real-time weather and surface observations from road weather stations. View camera images, historical data, and lightning proximity. Receive push notifications for winter conditions and plan ahead with three-day forecasts.

Highlights
  • GIS-based map of road weather stations
  • Color-coded surface condition indicators
  • Camera images from road weather stations
  • Airport weather observations (METARs)
  • Historical temperature graphs
  • Lightning proximity alerts
  • Weather radar data and animation
  • Push notifications for winter conditions
Features
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Vaisala RoadDSS Road Condition displays weather and surface observations from Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS) connected to the Vaisala RoadDSS Data Service. Users have access to the following: - Atmospheric and Surface observations from Road Weather Stations (RWS) presented via a GIS based map - RWIS locations color-coded on the map based on surface conditions or surface temperatures - Camera images from Road Weather Stations - Weather observations reported from airports (METARs) - Historical graphs displaying air temperatures, dew point temperatures, and surface temperatures for the last 24-hours for all RWIS locations. - The proximity of lightning to Road Weather Stations; powered by Vaisala's North American Lightning Detection Network (NALDN) and Vaisala's Global Lightning Dataset (GLD360) - Weather Radar data and animation - A user’s current location can be displayed on the map - Drive Mode allows a user to auto-pan the map keeping the user’s current location centered on the display - Push notifications informing users of winter surface conditions - Data filtering based on selected observation criteria - Weather Outlook forecasts providing the forecasted high and low air temperature along with a weather summary icon covering each of the next three days for each RWIS and METAR location - On demand data refresh The app works in conjunction with the Vaisala RoadDSS Data Service.

About

Barometer Plus

This app measures air pressure and altitude using your device's built-in sensor. It helps predict weather changes, monitor health impacts of pressure fluctuations, and optimize activities like fishing. Customize its appearance and receive notifications about significant pressure shifts.

Highlights
  • Barometer and altimeter with analog display
  • Temperature and humidity readings
  • Pressure and altitude unit conversion
  • GPS and airport data calibration
  • Relative altitude measurement
  • Pressure change notifications
  • History tracking and 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" (paid feature) 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 (paid features). • 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. If you like this app, please support us - you can remove ads or unlock paid features from the menu: Shop. 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

Vaisala Road Condition4 screens
Barometer Plus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Barometer Plus at 64% against Vaisala Road Condition's 0%. Barometer Plus also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 10 months). Vaisala Road Condition's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

Both are free to download. Barometer Plus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Vaisala Road Condition asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Barometer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barometer Plus has 420 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Vaisala Road Condition's written reviews are positive against 64% of Barometer Plus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vaisala Road Condition ships an update every 10 months, Barometer Plus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Vaisala Road Condition versus Barometer Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVaisala Road ConditionBarometer Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (10 ratings)4.0 (420 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews63.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10420 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB40 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperVaisala OyjNgo Na

Customer experience

Vaisala Road Condition

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Barometer Plus

All ratings409 ratings
Positive72.4%
Neutral9.3%
Negative18.3%
Written reviews803 reviews
Positive63.5%
Neutral9.0%
Negative27.5%

Bugs and requests

Vaisala Road Condition

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Barometer Plus

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Stops tracking pressure changes
  • Incompatible with iOS 10 on iPads
  • Freezes or crashes on launch

Requested features

4 requests
  • Pressure trend indicators
  • Customizable graphs and data export
  • Notifications for pressure changes
  • Arthritis/migraine warning indicators

In-app purchases

None

Vaisala Road Condition

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Barometer Plus

One-time4
  • No Ads, Widget and Export$0.99
  • Unlimited custom rules$0.99
  • Exact update interval$1.99
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  • Platinum Edition$3.99

Questions

Is Vaisala Road Condition free?
Vaisala Road Condition is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Barometer Plus free?
Barometer Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vaisala Road Condition or Barometer Plus?
Barometer Plus is rated higher. Vaisala Road Condition averages 1.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Barometer Plus averages 4.0 from 420 ratings.
Do Vaisala Road Condition or Barometer Plus have ads?
Barometer Plus shows ads; Vaisala Road Condition does not.
Which is updated more often, Vaisala Road Condition or Barometer Plus?
Vaisala Road Condition ships an update every 10 months, and Barometer Plus every 6 weeks. Most recently, Vaisala Road Condition was updated on October 24, 2026 and Barometer Plus on October 29, 2026.

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