Name: Barometer Plus - Altimeter
Rating: 4.41538 (65 reviews)

User Reviews for Barometer Plus - Altimeter

4.42 out of 5

65 Ratings

1 year ago, ch54snyder

Why do I see ads now?

I just upgraded my iPhone from an X to a new 15. When I open Barometer Plus on my new iPhone I see ads, I do not see ads on my X when looking side by side. Thoughts?

6 months ago, fyberduck

Absolutely worth purchasing the Platinum Edition

As a sufferer of frequent migraines, I was desperate for a good app after the one I’d been using went kaput. I tried several apps and finally settled on Barometer Plus after reading the User Guide and personalizing the settings to meet my needs. Right now it logs the barometric pressure hourly—to avoid draining the battery AND keep a record I can review—plus it’s set to notify me when the pressure changes rapidly. If you want/need an app with lots of customization options, I’d definitely recommend spending the $2.99 for the Platinum Edition so you can really tailor the app to suit your needs… just be sure to read the User Guide!

6 months ago, 14jlyMOM

Useful for managing migraines

Many migraine patients find changes in barometric pressure affect their headaches. I finally found a study, albeit a small sample, that identified the range most likely to contribute to migraine. I started using this app to track pressure and find it very helpful for managing things like whether to get an early start with medication or indulge in a potentially dangerous behavior such as having a drink with dinner.

10 months ago, JTC1971

But this app

I made a bad review, stating that app didn’t work. It was MY fault. I was using an app that cleared out the history each time it ran. To the developer, I am sorry for my previous review. BUY THIS APP!

2 years ago, I/love

Iphone 13 plus max

For any one who knows how to use this and knows what is and how it was put together to be flexible, convenient and Howard looking, it's a diamond in the rough . Just rt, and what we need. Thanks goodness 👌🏽🙏🏼

1 year ago, ydbmuwwjpowqcbkxsho

Basic

Barometric pressure with some other data. If that’s what you need, it does the job.

2 years ago, Robbie021006

History Graph

The history graph records the wrong readings when the barometer is not on completely open to the front of the list of things you have open. Other then that I truly love the app.

1 year ago, Linda4088

Barometer

Love the app I just wish it would show if the pressure is going to be going up or down

9 months ago, Sew.N.Crow

It stops tracking

Normally its fine, but it randomly stops tracking. For some reason it has nothing recorded all this week. What a pain, in the midst of national arctic snowstorms!

1 year ago, Feddo1972

Accurate

Like it, difference is minimal compared Apple weather

10 months ago, Cajun Kevin

Options

Options Needs more options with out upgrades.

11 months ago, Stephen 2258

Review

Decent app .

1 year ago, riverside1reed

Awesome

Easy to use and very concise. I can’t recommend it enough!

2 years ago, Mr.hernandez sir

Excellent app, despite poor documentation

It has ads. It's difficult to understand some of the features... But it does exactly what it needs to do. Nothing fancy or distracting, Well done. PS. I really REALLY wish I could contact someone to clarify some features:

12 months ago, HikerUSA

Beware of rated X ads

I was showing the current pressure amount and an pictures in an add showed rated X photos. Private parts and all. I can’t believe they would show such ads. So beware of this app and don’t let your kids use this app!!

6 months ago, brandon0116

This WAS a really great app

After an update, it asked to track my fitness and activity - and wouldn’t allow me to access the app unless I agreed. A barometer does NOT need that information!! I am uninstalling as soon as I complete this review.

6 months ago, Anamar0425

STOP SHOWING ADDS!!

I have paid for this app in the past as I use it for work, just so I don’t have to deal with adds… now it constantly interrupts me during pump tests with adds and I am almost ready to uninstall it

1 year ago, fish feeding

Satisfying

Using the pressures for fish feeding times so far working as aspected.

2 months ago, Bridge and Tunnel Boy

Seems like a great app…

If you can get past the ads that one has to suffer through as the can’t be cleared. You have to wait for the timer to expire.

1 year ago, Mae Cornwell

Confusing

I was very disappointed that not only couldn’t I get the app to work but when I opened it I kept getting annoying ads.

8 months ago, Kookookajoo

Don't appreciate the porn included with this app

I just deleted the app from my device after noticing nude photos of women at the bottom of the screen recently. Disgusting!

11 months ago, CaLaSi

So. Many. Ads.

The ads eat up your data and your time.

7 months ago, catuzpokey

Nosey App

The app is now demanding I turn on the “fitness” portion of my phone. I don’t want that crud on- it’s no one’s business if I leave the phone on the counter or carry it around.

1 year ago, tgh hi

Apple 12

Works great

8 months ago, Amsjshdbdbd

Too many add

Every time I look at something different in the app I get an add. I am going to dump it. An add here and there fine but this is constant!!

2 months ago, otheenana

Inappropriate ads

I suddenly see ads and some are inappropriate. Please advise or I will request a refund immediately.

1 year ago, prismatic99

Aweful App Too Many Ads

Absolute garbage money grubbing app it shows way too many unskippable ads. avoid this app at all costs

5 days ago, inthesand

Annoying fullscreen ad right off the bat

Deleted.

2 months ago, Tech_J

The Ad is really annoying

Never seen any app with this type of ad

1 year ago, JWAG4

Accuracy

Not accurate at all!

7 years ago, Sommerfel

Suggestion

A lot of people claim that their joints ache or levels of chronic pain and fatigue are affected by barometric pressure. So, I got this ap to start keeping track. It works fine, I guess, I know nothing about barometric pressure. I sure would like to see this or a new ap include a way of tracking pain levels w barometric changes. I’m currently using a note pad on my phon to keep records of barometer readings and pain, which works fine, but thinking it might be really great to have an ap that tells me when I might expect to feel like crap, or to at least remind me that the reason I am waking up, feeling like crap is due to atmospheric changes and not because I’m falling apart.

1 year ago, Chip Holland

AWESOME!!!

I use it for Turkey hunting!!!

2 years ago, Ms Pain1

Mrs Diane Wright

I didn’t order plus and l don’t want it.

5 years ago, SummerHaunt

Too small for easy viewing

All of the text is too small for easy viewing, especially the altimeter, and there is no setting to adjust this. It is totally unusable if you were wanting the data with a quick glance, or if you were wanting to follow the changes as you are driving. The data is so tiny I have to really squint and still can’t make out all of the numbers, and there isn’t even a way to zoom in, so I am stuck with the tiny text. We need a way to enlarge the text, or an option to just choose a digital display with larger text (without the gauge image). Also, it would be nice to be able to switch the main gauge view between altimeter and barometer, instead of always having the barometer on top. I cannot rate the function of the app, since it is unusable due to the tiny interface text. So while I wish I could give more stars, I cannot fairly do so with the text view making the app mostly unusable for me.

7 years ago, rokuEd

Good intentions

This app seems to work well enough for what it does. As previously stated, it seems to be a bit off, but your iPhone isn’t a barometer, so as long as you have the offset corrections set it’s good enough. My problem lies in the background app refresh. What I really want to see from this app is the graph of past barometer data so I can track migraines. Unfortunately, for this to work, I have a flashing blue bar across the top of my phone screen constantly that says “Barometer Plus is Actively Using Your Location”, even though it should only be updating every hour. The flashing blue bar is enough to make me close the app, rendering the pressure history useless. The developer response solution is not an option as “never” and “while using the app” are the only options regarding location

5 years ago, mbwally

Get to know it

As a professional avalanche forecaster snd fly fishing guide, I’m constantly watching the weather. I got this app as a quick reference to monitor pressure trends. After learning about all it can do, I’ve discovered it’s a powerful app. Exporting pressure data into spreadsheets and graphing is super helpful. It’s easy to read and looks great on the iPad. I’d recommend studying up barometric pressure then revisit this app and take some time to get to know it. As far as accuracy, I’ve compared it with actual NWS surface pressure charts along with other instruments. When set properly, it’s as accurate as any other instruments I check and use, including my pocket altimeter. Great app!

4 years ago, Xme888

Data export to CSV could be easier to manipulate

Two issues could be improved. 1. Time and date could be separated by commas for easier manipulation in Excel. Ordering first to last would also be nice. 2. If you turn off acquisition (by closing the app) for a while then on resumption, the built in chart continues in even steps without a any gap or large step and does not strictly plot against an X-axis of time. Once imported to Excel, the difference is clear.

6 years ago, allbarknobite

LOVE this app!

I’ve been looking for a reliable barometer where I could track the changes. All other weather apps I have only gave me the pressure for that one moment, and I certainly do not have time to chart all the changes. For people who get pressure related migraines or other types of headaches due to pressure changes, having this information readily available from the graph is extremely helpful! Now I can track when the headaches occur, and will be able to help predict and prevent them in the future. Thank you to the developer for this well thought-out wonderful app!

3 years ago, Kidrauhl3194

Testing this out

The past couple weeks in my area we’ve had major changes in the weather with a couple tornado warnings here and there, & maybe it’s just a coincidence, but each time there was a tornado warning I would experience severe dizziness and shaking followed by a major head and body ache, so I’m using this app to track the barometric pressure & trying to see if when it hits a certain low, if that’s when I get my “episodes” for lack of a better term. Hoping to figure my condition out a little bit with this app.

2 years ago, Urtinyfriend

Lowered my rating

Aside from my first evaluation being that the weather icons are the opposite of what is actually accurate, the developers reply I got was wordy and poorly written. The developer didn’t seem to understand my point. When the barometric pressure is above 30 it’s more likely cloudy or poorer weather and when it’s below 30 it’s less pressure so it’s generally fair weather. It’s not at all what it shows on the screen. Also it sounds like the info they get is based off the local airport (for my location) even though it’s a good hour from where I’m actually at. I’m going to delete it and defiantly don’t recommend.

2 years ago, g1ldg@m3$h

Doesn’t Work For Me

I was cleaning up my App Library when I noticed Barometer Plus sitting there. I had totally forgotten about it because since I downloaded and configured it a while ago, I don’t recall ever getting a notification of a pressure drop or increase set to my parameters, and all I see when I try to view the graph is a single plot point. It’s a shame because I have a condition that is affected by changes in barometric pressure, and this is exactly the type of tool that could help. I’m running the paid version on iOS 16. Here’s hoping the developer squashes this bug, I would really love to try this app out at its full potential.

3 years ago, OnitaJS

Barometer performance

Last week I suddenly got fed up about not seeing the actual barometric gauge that I remember from my youth. This one serves my purposes perfectly. I just wanted the facts. Nothing fancy. After reading the other reviewers comments about headaches, arthritis, etc. I became enlightened with the value of having a barometer in your life. So glad I found this entertaining app that gives me “just the facts”.

8 years ago, tylo_la

It's OK

Nice graphic when you first open it, but it oversimplifies the concept of barometric pressure's impact on weather. Whether it's raining or not has more to do with the trend rather than the actual barometric pressure value. Just because barometric pressure is low doesn't mean it is raining. The timeframe options for the graphics are silly because they only change how far back you can look at barometric pressure data. The graphs should compress the data selected into the same size graphic, one that fits on the screen.

6 years ago, Meee233

Very important app!!

I have an illness that gets worse with barometric changes. When it gets low, it gets really bad. Flying is hard because of the low cabin pressure. I able to watch it and prepare for the drops. I used it on the plane and it showed what I was feeling. It totally verified what I’ve been saying for years. I’m sharing this app with friends who suffer from my illness. All I can say is THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

5 years ago, klansndn

Using for Tracking Arthritic Pain

My mom has severe arthritis and I downloaded this app to try to get a handle on her pain fluctuations. One thing I really like about this app is that readings are shown on a scale from high to low pressure. I don’t know anything about reading barometric pressure so this scale is really informative ( highs and lows). I’ve used other apps before and I like this one much better because it gives you some context.

4 years ago, alwaysvdash

Works ok, but better apps available to track barometric pressure for headaches, etc.

There are better apps track barometric pressure for headaches, etc. this tracks current relative barometric pressure, whereas apps like WeatherX track upcoming changes in pressure. If you want to track when you need to prepare for a shift, download something like WeatherX. If you want to track current pressure, this app is sufficient. I also note that the two apps do not show the same pressure. Hard to know which is more accurate.

2 years ago, Sir-Cooper

To bad it

To bad the advertising became so aggressive to the point it was very hard to turn off to see the reading of the barometer. I tried to watch the advertising to see if it would help but another ad would start again and not able to delete it. I realize some advertising is needed to help support the app but ad after ad was just to much. This ruined the good to poor experience of the app itself. Sorry to say I decided to delete it and use another app. Thanks

3 years ago, loriaqui

So helpful

I get migraines due to the pressure changes. I have confirmed this with this app and another that I use to log them. Now I have data to take to the doctor - I am not crazy! What a relief. Lol. I paid for the full features today so I can save the data etc to show him! I definitely would recommend this app.

3 years ago, KT Didd

Pain Forecast

With 2 forms of arthritis and roving pain I started noticing the pain level changes with the weather...i finally figured out it’s tied to the barometric pressure. 30+ seems to be the point of less pain…while the farther below 30 it gets the greater the pain. This app has let me track my pain levels to help me with pain management.

3 years ago, Bob 401

Only for pilots

If you just want a Barometer, this is not for you. The user interface wastes space on altitude, which is a visual that never changes and remains constant if you don't go up in airplanes. The user interface is meh. In particular, the history graph is pretty much unreadable - filling the slow change of barometric pressure underneath the graph with blue makes what could be seen easily if it were just a line, hard to read.

Description

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: [email protected]. Follow our official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/barometerplus/ or Twitter account: https://twitter.com/pvdapps.