# Baro Watch vs Barometer Plus

The clearest difference is rating: Barometer Plus at 4.0 against Baro Watch's 2.0. Barometer Plus also leads on ratings volume (420 vs 4) and review sentiment (64% vs 49%). Baro Watch's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Barometer Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Barometer Plus has 420 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Baro Watch's written reviews are positive against 64% of Barometer Plus's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Baro Watch | Barometer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baro-watch/id956133165/reviews) | **[4.0 (420 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barometer-plus-altimeter/id1071044152/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **420** |
| Positive reviews | 49.4% of reviews | **63.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [勇 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120926575) | [Ngo Na](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061345952) |

## What reviewers say

### Baro Watch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/baro-watch/id956133165)

This weather app displays current conditions like sunny, rainy, and cloudy. It is specifically designed for older iPhone and iPad models.

**Highlights:** Sunny weather display, Rainy weather display, Cloudy weather display, Designed for specific older devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Barometer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/barometer-plus-altimeter/id1071044152)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads, Widget and Export | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited custom rules | $0.99 | one-time |
| Exact update interval | $1.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Edition | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Helpful for tracking migraines/arthritis
- 💡 Customizable settings
- 🔍 Useful for weather/fishing/aviation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate readings
- 📺 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with fitness tracking
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 🤔 Confusing interface

**Reported bugs**

- Stops tracking pressure changes
- Incompatible with iOS 10 on iPads
- Freezes or crashes on launch

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Baro Watch free?

Baro Watch 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, Baro Watch or Barometer Plus?

Barometer Plus is rated higher. Baro Watch averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Barometer Plus averages 4.0 from 420 ratings.

### Do Baro Watch or Barometer Plus have ads?

Barometer Plus shows ads; Baro Watch does not.

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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.*