Quality Air Monitor
I want to like it but the barrier to set up too high.
Response from developer
Thank you for your feedback, I appreciate it. Here’s the simple truth: I would love to be able to provide all of this AQI data without any of the personal API key setup and management, it just isn’t financially viable. AQI data is extremely expensive, and running a service for all users would not allow me to give away this app for free. While setting up personal keys is a bit of a one-time pain, it means that I can make this app free for everyone and you can get all of the benefits of real-time AQI data without any cost to you or me. I hope you’ll give it another shot, but I understand either way. Thank you again.
Completely different to every other source
Response from developer
Apologies for the delay in response, and thank you for leaving a review! IQAir API keys expire after ~1 year, but you can create a new free key and update it in Breathable. We've updated our FAQs to be clearer on this. Please reach out to support if you need more help, but a new free key will get you back to business!
Well designed, works well
Is this app dead?
Great! But Watch complication won’t update
AirNow [Q&A]
Response from developer
Great questions, and sorry for the confusion! The issue with the AirNow API is that it’s often giving a single AQI for an entire region, whereas IQAir provides more accurate readings from individual sensors closer to a/your location. Additionally, AirNow is less “real-time” in that it does some averaging that makes the data feel a little less relevant to a quick check of the current AQI outside your window. IQAir is also a world-wide service, so it’s a good baseline requirement, while AirNow is US-only, but people may not understand that and be confused by the lack of AQI data. That said, if you want to add both, you can do so then switch your source preference to prefer AirNow and it will only use IQAir as a fallback if AirNow doesn’t return info. I’ll add this info the FAQ as well. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback!
Great app
Does what it says on the tin
Almost perfect
John McEnroe: "You can't be serious?!"
Response from developer
Thank you for your feedback, and sorry you found the set up process unpleasant. Obviously, we don’t own AirNow or IQAir and therefore cannot optimize their mobile experiences, we can only control Breathable itself. I understand that the process of getting an API key is not as straightforward as most people would like, but it is the only way an app like this can exist and remain free for all users. I’d kindly suggest that rating the app one star for other companies’ websites is a bit odd when you write in your review that the app you left one star on is actually a five star app. Just worth considering that reviews like this have impact. Thank you for using the app!
Consistently great for years
John McEnroe: "You can't be serious?!"
Response from developer
Thank you for your feedback, and sorry you found the set up process unpleasant. Obviously, we don’t own AirNow or IQAir and therefore cannot optimize their mobile experiences, we can only control Breathable itself. I understand that the process of getting an API key is not as straightforward as most people would like, but it is the only way an app like this can exist and remain free for all users. I’d kindly suggest that rating the app one star for other companies’ websites is a bit odd when you write in your review that the app you left one star on is actually a five star app. Just worth considering that reviews like this have impact. Thank you for using the app!
Difficult to Set Up
Response from developer
Thanks for your feedback, and sorry the setup was difficult. Only one account setup is required, and only once, which should not impact traveling. Thank you for giving the app a shot!
AirNow [Q&A]
Response from developer
Great questions, and sorry for the confusion! The issue with the AirNow API is that it’s often giving a single AQI for an entire region, whereas IQAir provides more accurate readings from individual sensors closer to a/your location. Additionally, AirNow is less “real-time” in that it does some averaging that makes the data feel a little less relevant to a quick check of the current AQI outside your window. IQAir is also a world-wide service, so it’s a good baseline requirement, while AirNow is US-only, but people may not understand that and be confused by the lack of AQI data. That said, if you want to add both, you can do so then switch your source preference to prefer AirNow and it will only use IQAir as a fallback if AirNow doesn’t return info. I’ll add this info the FAQ as well. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback!
Best App of the Year
AirNow not enough?
Response from developer
Great questions, and sorry for the confusion! The issue with the AirNow API is that it’s often giving a single AQI for an entire region, whereas IQAir provides more accurate readings from individual sensors closer to a/your location. Additionally, AirNow is less “real-time” in that it does some averaging that makes the data feel a little less relevant to a quick check of the current AQI outside your window. IQAir is also a world-wide service, so it’s a good baseline requirement, while AirNow is US-only, but people may not understand that and be confused by the lack of AQI data. That said, if you want to add both, you can do so then switch your source preference to prefer AirNow and it will only use IQAir as a fallback if AirNow doesn’t return info. I’ll add this info the FAQ as well. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback!
Works great, very cute
Perfect for local air quality
No longer works on iPhone or watch
What happened? If the app is broken say so in the App Store at least.
