# Barometer and Altimeter App

> Barometer and altimeter application.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/apps.r.barometer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/apps.r.barometer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `apps.r.barometer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Prometheus Interactive LLC
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 49,812
- **Rating:** 4.28 / 5 (527 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.1.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-12-03
- **First published:** 2016-03-06
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 23 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=apps.r.barometer)
- **Website:** [https://useprometheus.app/barometer](https://useprometheus.app/barometer)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://useprometheus.app/barometer/privacy/](https://useprometheus.app/barometer/privacy/)

## Description

The Barometer and Altimeter App provides accurate, real-time atmospheric pressure and altitude measurements using your Android device's built-in sensor. Featuring customizable units for pressure (mbar, hPa, inHg, mmHg) and altitude (meters, feet, yards), the app caters to outdoor enthusiasts and weather watchers alike. One standout feature is the ability to display current pressure in the notification bar, keeping you informed at a glance.

Designed without advertisements, this user-friendly tool ensures a seamless experience while delivering reliable data. Note that some Android devices may lack the necessary pressure sensor, and weather conditions can affect altitude accuracy. Whether for hiking, climbing, or curiosity about the environment, this app enhances your adventure and knowledge with precision and convenience.

## Rankings

- #300,244 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `apps.r.barometer.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Originally an ad-free, lightweight, and simple barometer and altimeter app with good accuracy and a clean UI, it has recently become plagued by intrusive ads and costly weekly subscription fees to remove them. Multiple users report that ads are fullscreen and frequent, making the app barely usable. The forced background running is bothersome as well. Users express dissatisfaction with the developer's shift towards monetization via ads instead of one-time purchases, leading to uninstalls and searching for alternatives.

### Pros

- Simple and clean user interface
- Accurate and effective barometer and altimeter functionality
- No ads and no in-app purchases in earlier versions
- Lightweight and fast performance before recent updates
- Useful basic app for measuring pressure and altitude

### Cons

- Introduction of intrusive, fullscreen and pop-up ads after recent updates
- Expensive subscription pricing to remove ads, around $14.99 per week
- Poor user experience due to ads covering content and slow loading times
- Forced background running leading to battery concerns
- Lack of certain features like MSL pressure conversion, customizable scales, and data logging

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/apps.r.barometer)