Comparison

Molekule vs PuroAir

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

Head to head
About

Molekule

Monitor your indoor air quality in real-time, track pollutant levels, and control your Molekule air purifiers remotely. Get personalized air quality scores and filter change notifications to maintain optimal home air.

Highlights
  • Real-time air quality monitoring
  • Personalized Air Score
  • Remote purifier control
  • Pollutant tracking (PM2.5, VOCs, humidity)
  • Filter change notifications
  • Room-by-room air quality management
Features
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Introducing Air Score 2.0 and support for PECOAir and PECOAir+. See what's in your air and how to improve it. KNOW YOUR AIR SCORE One number for the air in your home, updated as conditions change, with a color band so you know at a glance whether things are good, moderate, or need attention. CONTROL ALL OF YOUR MOLEKULE DEVICES Adjust fan speed, switch modes, and manage all your Molekule devices from anywhere. Connects with new PECOAir and PECOAir+ purifiers, Glow Humidifier, and legacy Air, Air Mini, Air Mini+, and Air Pro purifiers. LOCATION MANAGEMENT Monitor your air quality by room or by property, wherever you are. If you’ve got a Molekule purifier there, you’ve got a reading. KNOW WHAT'S IN YOUR AIR Fast readings from PECOAir's sensor suite: fine particles (PM2.5 and PM10), VOCs, humidity, and temperature. Indoor readings alongside outdoor conditions, so you always have context. TRENDS THAT MEAN SOMETHING Get notified when pollutant levels rise, and see what triggered the spike. Look back by day, week, or month to see what's really shaping your air, from cooking and cleaning to pollen and wildfire smoke. NEVER MISS A FILTER CHANGE See how much life your filter has left and get notified when it's time for a replacement, so your purifier keeps performing at its best. Molekule products are designed for general wellness and improving indoor air quality. They are not medical devices and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Questions or feedback? Reach our team at help@molekule.com or visit help.molekule.com.

About

PuroAir

Control and monitor your home's air quality with this app. Manage your air purifiers remotely, set schedules, and receive real-time alerts for optimal indoor air.

Highlights
  • Remote control of air purifier functions
  • Real-time status and alerts
  • Customizable scheduling
  • Filter replacement reminders
  • Multi-device management
  • Voice control compatibility
Features
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Transform your indoor air quality with the PuroAir app. Seamlessly connect and manage your PuroAir air purifiers from anywhere, giving you complete control over your home's air quality. Features: - Remote control of PuroAir air purifier functions - Real-time status and alerts - Customizable scheduling and automation modes - Filter replacement reminders and maintenance tracking - Multi-device management for whole-home coverage - Voice control compatibility - Energy usage tracking and efficiency insights - Guest access sharing for family members Terms of Service: https://getpuroair.com/policies/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://getpuroair.com/policies/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Molekule4 screens
PuroAir3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PuroAir at 63% against Molekule's 17%. PuroAir also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4). Molekule's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 4) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

PuroAir holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Molekule has 12K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Molekule's written reviews are positive against 63% of PuroAir's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Molekule ships an update every 2 months, PuroAir every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Molekule versus PuroAir: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMolekulePuroAir
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (12K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.5% of reviews62.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB191 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMOLEKULE GROUP, INC.PuroAir

Customer experience

Molekule

All ratings11,783 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral3.0%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews338 reviews
Positive17.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative74.9%

PuroAir

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Molekule

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Inability to change app language
  • Devices randomly disconnecting from app
  • Inaccurate filter life reporting

Requested features

3 requests
  • Scheduling options for auto mode
  • Ability to order filters directly from app
  • Improved app stability and reliability

PuroAir

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Molekule

No in-app purchases

None

PuroAir

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Molekule free?
Molekule is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PuroAir free?
PuroAir is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Molekule or PuroAir?
PuroAir is rated higher. Molekule averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while PuroAir averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Molekule or PuroAir have ads?
Neither Molekule nor PuroAir shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Molekule or PuroAir?
Molekule ships an update every 2 months, and PuroAir every 5 weeks. Most recently, Molekule was updated on November 7, 2026 and PuroAir on November 4, 2026.

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