Instant Air Quality Monitoring & Real-Time Alerts
Paku is the best app for PurpleAir, delivering fast, real-time air quality updates at your fingertips. Track air quality index (AQI), temperature, and humidity from PurpleAir sensors, with optional support for AirNow stations for comprehensive data.
→ Best-in-Class Air Quality Monitoring
Paku is fast and lightweight. View hyperlocal, real-time air quality, temperature and humidity from PurpleAir sensors, and enable AirNow stations for additional information.
→ Gorgeous and Versatile Widgets
Configure widgets to show you the nearest sensor, any public sensor, or your own private sensor. Widgets are available for your Home Screen, Lock Screen, Apple Watch, and Mac Desktop.
→ Real-time Air Quality Alerts
Configure alerts for sensors and get real-time push notifications when the AQI exceeds your specified threshold - and when it improves. Whether you live somewhere with frequent wildfires or strong inversions, these notifications can be invaluable.
→ Live Activities
View real-time air quality index and how it’s trending in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen with Live Activities.
→ Private Sensors
Add your private sensors to Paku, and view them on the map, in widgets, or use them with alerts.
→ System Integration
Use the Air Quality Nearby shortcut to view air quality using Siri, Spotlight, or power shortcuts and automations in the Shortcuts app.
→ iCloud Sync
Paku is available on iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac for seamless monitoring wherever you are. Your favorites and settings sync to all your devices.
→ Privacy First Design
Your location never leaves the app, and Paku collects no personal information.
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Summary of user reviews
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This app hasAccurate and precise air quality monitoring
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This app hasDetailed map view with multiple sensor locations
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This app hasCustomizable push notifications for air quality alerts
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This app hasHighly configurable with various filter options
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This app hasProvides more localized data than government sensors
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This app hasUseful for monitoring air quality during wildfires
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This app hasSeamless integration with PurpleAir sensor data
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This app hasLightweight and user-friendly interface
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This app hasConvenient widget for quick air quality checks
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This app hasResponsive and helpful developer support
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This app hasMap numbers can be inaccurate compared to actual readings
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This app hasLack of search function and ability to save favorite locations
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This app hasInconsistent data accuracy compared to other air quality apps
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This app hasLimited to 500 AQI, unable to display higher readings
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This app hasSensor location icon can obscure sensor readings on the map
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This app hasOccasional issues with app freezing or crashing
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This app hasLack of temperature and humidity data in the widget
What's New in Paku for PurpleAir
5.9.8
December 18, 2024
→ Under the hood improvements to keep things running smoothly.
Update: I haven’t deleted and reinstalled the app yet, but after a few restarts, it seems to be working again. If it happens again, will try to reinstall the app.
Back to 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I love this app, but… now none of the widgets work on my iPhone 16 Pro Max! I use them mainly on my lock screen. They use to work, but not anymore. Perhaps a problem with iOS 18.1? I wanted to contact the dev directly, but wasn’t going to join Mastodon solely for that purpose! So I am unable to contact them about this problem. I just signed up for Paku pro to see if any of the other pro widgets would work. Nope!! I’ll be canceling my subscription unless I get word that the dev got my message and will try to fix this issue. Thanks 🙏
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Response from developer
Hey there! This seems to happen to all apps sometimes, and could definitely be from updating iOS. Could you try rebooting to your phone to see if that fixes things? Otherwise, deleting and reinstalling Paku should do the trick - most of your settings will be saved!