Comparison

ThaiWater รู้น้ำ รู้อากาศ vs AirBKK

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

Head to head
About

ThaiWater รู้น้ำ รู้อากาศ

This app provides detailed water and weather information, including rainfall forecasts, flood and drought monitoring, and air quality data. It offers general and expert modes to suit various user needs, from daily planning to professional resource management.

Highlights
  • Rainfall forecasts
  • Flood and drought monitoring
  • Live CCTV monitoring
  • PM2.5 air quality
  • Disaster alerts
  • Location-based weather
Features
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Stay informed about water and weather conditions—deeper insights, made simple. ThaiWater, the official water and weather information application powered by the National Hydroinformatics Data Center, has been completely redesigned! Built with real user feedback, the new ThaiWater makes complex water information easier to understand, whether you're planning your daily activities or managing water resources professionally. Why update to the new ThaiWater? Designed for everyone. Whether you're simply wondering, "Will it rain today?" or you're a professional who needs hourly water level data, ThaiWater has a mode for you. • General Mode: Clear summaries, intuitive graphics, and easy-to-understand risk indicators to help you plan your travel and daily activities. • Expert Mode: Advanced analytics, historical comparison charts, and comprehensive technical data—all in one place. Know what's happening where you are. With location-based services, ThaiWater automatically displays weather conditions, rainfall, and water level information from the monitoring stations nearest to your location, so you get the information that matters most the moment you open the app. Key Features • Rainfall Forecasts: View accumulated rainfall, today's rainfall, and 7-day rainfall forecasts powered by the WRF-ROMS forecasting model with subdistrict-level accuracy. • Flood & Drought Monitoring: Track water levels in major rivers, reservoirs, and sluice gates with clear warning indicators for critical conditions. • Live CCTV Monitoring: View real-time CCTV cameras to monitor water conditions across Thailand. • PM2.5 Air Quality: Check air quality information to help protect your health and your family's well-being. • Disaster Alerts: Receive timely notifications for storms, flash flood risks, and other important weather and disaster warnings. Who is ThaiWater for? • Commuters and travelers – Plan your trips, check rainfall, and avoid flooded roads. • Farmers – Support crop planning and water management decisions. • Water resource professionals – Access detailed data for analysis and decision-making. • The general public – Stay prepared for changing weather and natural disasters. Download ThaiWater today and turn uncertainty into confidence. Know Early. Stay Safe. Be Prepared. Developed by the Hydro-Informatics Institute (Public Organization) (HII), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, Thailand.

About

AirBKK

Features
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The AirBKK application provides hourly air quality data and forecasts for the next 3 days for the city of Bangkok, Thailand. The data is collected from monitoring stations throughout Bangkok and the forecasts are generated by the WRF-Chem air quality model.

Screenshots

ThaiWater รู้น้ำ รู้อากาศ4 screens
AirBKK4 screens

Verdict

The call

ThaiWater รู้น้ำ รู้อากาศ and AirBKK are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ThaiWater รู้น้ำ รู้อากาศ ships an update weekly, AirBKK fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ThaiWater รู้น้ำ รู้อากาศ versus AirBKK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThaiWater รู้น้ำ รู้อากาศAirBKK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHydro Informatics InstituteDepartment of Environment,BMA

In-app purchases

None

ThaiWater รู้น้ำ รู้อากาศ

No in-app purchases

None

AirBKK

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ThaiWater รู้น้ำ รู้อากาศ free?
ThaiWater รู้น้ำ รู้อากาศ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AirBKK free?
AirBKK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ThaiWater รู้น้ำ รู้อากาศ or AirBKK have ads?
Neither ThaiWater รู้น้ำ รู้อากาศ nor AirBKK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ThaiWater รู้น้ำ รู้อากาศ or AirBKK?
ThaiWater รู้น้ำ รู้อากาศ ships an update weekly, and AirBKK fortnightly. Most recently, ThaiWater รู้น้ำ รู้อากาศ was updated on November 2, 2026 and AirBKK on October 27, 2026.

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