# Smog Poland vs Pollution

The clearest difference is ads: Smog Poland at none against Pollution's shown. Smog Poland also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 83%). Pollution's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smog Poland sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Pollution sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.19 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Smog Poland against 4.9 for Pollution. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 19 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Smog Poland's written reviews are positive against 83% of Pollution's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smog Poland | Pollution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smog-poland/id1367444922/reviews)** | [4.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollution-pollen-widget/id1609071301/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | **94.2% of reviews** | 83.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wojciech Kulik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291722220) | [Stolanapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833017712) |

## What reviewers say

### Smog Poland

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smog-poland/id1367444922)

Monitor air quality across Poland with real-time data and automatic alerts. View air quality on a map and receive notifications to plan outdoor activities. Configure alerts for specific times to fit your daily routine.

**Highlights:** Real-time air quality monitoring, Automatic smog alerts, Interactive map of Poland, Customizable hourly notifications, Information on outdoor activity advisories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Package | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium Package | $8.99 | per year |
| Premium Package (lifetime) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and readable
- 👍 Useful information
- 👍 Elegant interface
- 👍 Prompt alerts
- 👍 Good coverage of sensors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate location data
- 🐛 Difficult to check air quality
- 🐛 App shows old data
- 🐛 Widget doesn't refresh well
- 🐛 Apple Watch widget doesn't refresh

**Reported bugs**

- App not working on iOS26, always shows same measurement station
- App shows old data from stations that haven't sent data for days
- Widget on Apple Watch not refreshing

**Requested features**

- More widget options for Apple Watch
- Widget for Apple Watch


### Pollution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollution-pollen-widget/id1609071301)

Track real-time air quality and pollution levels in your area. Get detailed pollutant breakdowns, hourly and multi-day forecasts, and health recommendations to make informed decisions about your environment and well-being.

**Highlights:** Real-time Air Quality Index (AQI), Detailed pollutant breakdown, Hourly and 4-day forecasts, Smart notifications, Health recommendations, User-friendly design

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Umbrella - Premium | $1.19 | per 7 days |
| Umbrella - Premium | $2.19 | per 7 days |
| Air Quality Index - Premium | $2.29 | per month |
| Air Quality Premium Discount | $3.99 | per year |
| Umbrella - Premium | $4.29 | per month |
| Umbrella - Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Air Quality Index - Premium | $5.69 | per year |
| Umbrella - Premium | $5.69 | per year |
| Air Quality Index - Premium | $11.49 | per year |
| Air Quality Index - Premium | $11.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smog Poland free?

Smog Poland is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pollution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Smog Poland or Pollution?

Smog Poland is rated higher. Smog Poland averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Pollution averages 4.9 from 19 ratings.

### Do Smog Poland or Pollution have ads?

Pollution shows ads; Smog Poland does not.

### Which is updated more often, Smog Poland or Pollution?

Smog Poland ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pollution every 3 weeks. Most recently, Smog Poland was updated on October 24, 2026 and Pollution on October 25, 2026.

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