Comparison

Methow Air vs See

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Methow Air

Monitor real-time air quality in the Methow Valley with data from local monitoring stations. Get current burn ban information for Okanogan County and check visibility via webcam images. This app provides essential environmental data for the region.

Highlights
  • Current air quality conditions
  • Air monitoring station data
  • Okanogan County burn ban info
  • Live webcam images for visibility
  • Data from Washington State Dept. of Ecology
Features
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Install Methow Air to check the current air quality in the Methow Valley. View current air quality conditions as recorded by the air monitoring stations in Winthrop and Twisp. The stations are maintained by the Washington State Department of Ecology. In addition, view current air quality burn ban information for Okanogan County and check the current visibility by viewing the latest webcam image. Notes: Air quality burn bans typically occur in the winter. During the summer, fire safety burn bans are often in effect. Do not rely on this app for fire safety burn ban information.

About

See

Share and discover cloud photos with a community of enthusiasts, educators, and scientists. Engage in discussions about cloud formation and atmospheric phenomena, fostering environmental awareness and scientific interest.

Highlights
  • Share cloud photos
  • Describe cloud formations
  • Identify cloud types
  • Comment on photos
  • Repost photos
  • Learn about atmospheric optics
  • Educational tool for weather awareness
Features
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See My Clouds provides a platform where students, teachers, scientists, science enthusiasts, and cloud lovers can share their cloud photos and enjoy the photos of others. They can provide a description of the clouds or ask followers to identify the clouds photographed. Photos of clouds of all types are welcomed as are photos of atmospheric optical effects due to clouds—like sunsets, rainbows, halos, etc. See My Clouds is designed to encourage first-hand observations of our environment and to excite an interest in it with others. Followers can comment on photos posted, repost them, or simply like them. Discussions about the processes involved in cloud formation and maintenance are encouraged. We highly encourage the participation of cloud voyeurs who want to observe the photos of others and contribute to any discussions. The See My Clouds app may also be used as a learning and teaching tool at high school, and college levels and can serve to heighten public weather awareness and encourage interest in the environment. This app works on a subscription basis, requiring a monthly or yearly plan to get started. https://api.seemyclouds.net/eula https://seemyclouds.net/terms-and-conditions

Screenshots

Methow Air4 screens
See4 screens

Verdict

The call

Methow Air and See both sit at 3.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of See's written reviews are positive against 50% of Methow Air's. See also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 39 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Methow Air's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. See sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Methow Air asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for Methow Air against 3.4 for See. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Methow Air's written reviews are positive against 100% of See's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Methow Air ships an update every 39 months, See every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Methow Air versus See: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMethow AirSee
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (9 ratings) — better3.4 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB87 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerbrian dryeBruce Albrecht

Customer experience

Methow Air

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

See

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Methow Air

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

See

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Year
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  • Yearly$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Methow Air free?
Methow Air is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is See free?
See is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Methow Air or See?
Methow Air is rated higher. Methow Air averages 3.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while See averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Methow Air or See have ads?
Neither Methow Air nor See shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Methow Air or See?
Methow Air ships an update every 39 months, and See every 3 weeks. Most recently, Methow Air was updated on October 24, 2026 and See on October 20, 2026.

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