# Allergy Sufferers vs MB Ready

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MB Ready at none against Allergy Sufferers's 3. MB Ready also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (75% vs 43%). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Allergy Sufferers sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MB Ready asks for nothing beyond the download.

Allergy Sufferers ships an update monthly, MB Ready every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Allergy Sufferers | MB Ready |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 97 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aerobiology Research Laboratories](https://appshunter.io/developer/1199928958) | [Province of Manitoba](https://appshunter.io/developer/1074412791) |

## What reviewers say

### Allergy Sufferers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allergy-sufferers/id1216709069)

Receive reliable daily pollen and spore forecasts across Canada. Track your symptoms, get personalized insights, and manage your allergy triggers with detailed data and helpful tips. Access up to 14 days of historical forecasts and customize your experience.

**Highlights:** 4-day pollen and spore forecasts, Individual allergen forecasts, Personalized symptom tracking, Data visualizer for trigger correlation, Customizable allergen and location tracking, 14-day historical forecasts, Allergy management tips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month localization | $2.99 | per month |
| AllergySufferers 1-Yr Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| 1 year localization | $9.99 | per year |


### MB Ready

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mb-ready/id6761196500)

Receive official emergency alerts and public safety updates for Manitoba. Set up custom watch zones to get notifications about hazards in specific locations. The app also helps you prepare for emergencies by storing important documents and allowing you to share your location.

**Highlights:** Emergency alerts, Public safety updates, Custom watch zones, Hazard notifications, Document storage, Location sharing, Direct emergency calls

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Allergy Sufferers free?

Allergy Sufferers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MB Ready free?

MB Ready is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Allergy Sufferers or MB Ready have ads?

Allergy Sufferers shows ads; MB Ready does not.

### Which is updated more often, Allergy Sufferers or MB Ready?

Allergy Sufferers ships an update monthly, and MB Ready every 5 weeks. Most recently, Allergy Sufferers was updated on October 26, 2026 and MB Ready on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*