Comparison

WCRC Fix It vs Airthings

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

Head to head
About

WCRC Fix It

Report road issues like potholes and signal problems directly to the county road commission. Track your service requests and receive notifications when they are resolved. You can also comment on issues reported by others.

Highlights
  • Report road concerns with map markers
  • Submit photos with issue reports
  • Track service request status
  • Receive resolution notifications
  • Comment on reported issues
Features
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WCRC Fix It allows you to easily report issues you see on county roads directly to the Washtenaw County Road Commission (WCRC). From potholes to signal problems, this app provides users the ability to track service requests and be notified when issues are resolved. You simply drop a marker on the map where you noticed a road concern, answer a few questions to help us understand what needs to be fixed, and include a photo when possible. You can even comment on issues others have submitted. We will notify our crews, have the issue fixed as quickly as possible and let you know as soon as we have it resolved.

About

Airthings

Monitor and improve your home's air quality with smart devices and a connected app. Get insights into air quality trends, receive alerts for poor conditions, and control air purifiers remotely for a healthier living environment.

Highlights
  • Quick device setup
  • AirGlimpse™ color indicators
  • Detailed air quality graphs
  • Customizable device focuses
  • Remote air purifier control
  • 5-day pollen forecast
  • Air quality alerts and tips
Features
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Breathe better with Airthings! Smart air quality monitors & purifiers you can trust. Shift your state of being with Airthings. Our products can help you improve indoor air quality leading to better focus, calming of allergies, and enhancement of sleep while ensuring an overall more healthy home. It features: • Quick and easy device setup • AirGlimpse™: Color-coded indicators give you at-a-glance information about your air quality • Access to the detailed graphs to help you track and find trends over time • Set focuses for your devices - air quality data broken down into high engagement problems that you care about • Control your Renew air purifier from anywhere • 5-day pollen forecast for your location with actionable advice • Notifications inform you of poor air quality and suggest ways to improve it, fast • Tips for addressing common indoor air quality problems and how to make the most of your device • Recommendations on the best Airthings monitor for your needs • Subscribe to Air Reports - We’ll send you a monthly update which summarises all the sensor data for your location. This app supports all Airthings products. If you have questions about using the app or any of our monitors, please refer to the Airthings Help Center or contact support@airthings.com.

Screenshots

WCRC Fix It4 screens
Airthings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Airthings at every 2 weeks against WCRC Fix It's every 5 months. Airthings also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 46). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for WCRC Fix It against 4.4 for Airthings. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Airthings has 3K ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 33% and 33% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WCRC Fix It ships an update every 5 months, Airthings every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WCRC Fix It versus Airthings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWCRC Fix ItAirthings
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (46 ratings)4.4 (3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better33.2% of reviews
Number of ratings463K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB105 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperWashtenaw County Road CommissionAirthings ASA

Customer experience

WCRC Fix It

All ratings44 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Airthings

All ratings3,024 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews467 reviews
Positive33.2%
Neutral9.0%
Negative57.8%

Bugs and requests

WCRC Fix It

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Airthings

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Unable to add new devices or accounts
  • Incorrect color coding and data display
  • Delayed or missing sensor data updates
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues
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  • Unexplained battery drain on devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add HomeKit integration
  • Allow custom thresholds and notifications
  • Improve data visualization and historical trending
  • Add more detailed information on air quality issues and remedies
  • Provide an iPad-optimized version of the app
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  • Improve syncing and connectivity reliability

In-app purchases

None

WCRC Fix It

No in-app purchases

None

Airthings

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WCRC Fix It free?
WCRC Fix It is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Airthings free?
Airthings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WCRC Fix It or Airthings?
Airthings is rated higher. WCRC Fix It averages 4.4 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Airthings averages 4.4 from 3K ratings.
Do WCRC Fix It or Airthings have ads?
Neither WCRC Fix It nor Airthings shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WCRC Fix It or Airthings?
WCRC Fix It ships an update every 5 months, and Airthings every 2 weeks. Most recently, WCRC Fix It was updated on November 2, 2026 and Airthings on November 3, 2026.

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