# Hygrometer. vs The Thermometer

The clearest difference is rating: The Thermometer at 4.7 against Hygrometer.'s 2.0. The Thermometer also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 23%) and ratings volume (593 vs 4). Hygrometer.'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hygrometer. sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and The Thermometer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Thermometer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Thermometer has 593 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Hygrometer.'s written reviews are positive against 54% of The Thermometer's.

Hygrometer. ships an update every 5 weeks, The Thermometer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hygrometer. | The Thermometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hygrometer/id953585249/reviews) | **[4.7 (593 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-thermometer-digital/id6450627697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **593** |
| Positive reviews | 22.7% of reviews | **53.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 23 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [kasra Meshkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/970805888) | [Vida Apps Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580682451) |

## What reviewers say

### Hygrometer.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hygrometer/id953585249)

This app displays the humidity at your current location with a simple, quick, and effective interface. A subscription unlocks advanced features like weather forecasts, wind speed, UV index, and sunrise/sunset times. Requires an internet connection to function.

**Highlights:** Current humidity display, Weather forecast access, Wind speed data, UV index, Barometer readings, Sunrise/sunset times

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Access | $0.49 | per 7 days |


### The Thermometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-thermometer-digital/id6450627697)

This app functions as a digital thermometer and hygrometer, displaying outdoor temperature and humidity for any location worldwide. It offers real-time updates, customizable colors, and unit selection. A premium plan adds multi-location saving and removes ads.

**Highlights:** Outdoor temperature and humidity display, Real-time automatic updates, Global location data, Customizable color schemes, Celsius/Fahrenheit selection, Save multiple locations (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - 1 Month | $4.99 | per month |
| No Ads - 1 Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Plan - 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hygrometer. free?

Hygrometer. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Thermometer free?

The Thermometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hygrometer. or The Thermometer?

The Thermometer is rated higher. Hygrometer. averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while The Thermometer averages 4.7 from 593 ratings.

### Do Hygrometer. or The Thermometer have ads?

Both Hygrometer. and The Thermometer show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hygrometer. or The Thermometer?

Hygrometer. ships an update every 5 weeks, and The Thermometer every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hygrometer. was updated on October 9, 2026 and The Thermometer on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*