# Sea Status vs Pollution

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pollution at 83% against Sea Status's 15%. Pollution also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (19 vs 2). Sea Status's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pollution sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.19 per 7 days. Sea Status asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pollution holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pollution has 19 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Sea Status's written reviews are positive against 83% of Pollution's.

Sea Status ships an update monthly, Pollution every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sea Status | Pollution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sea-status/id1469193821/reviews) | **[4.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollution-pollen-widget/id1609071301/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **19** |
| Positive reviews | 15.4% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Evonomix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1061991563) | [Stolanapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833017712) |

## What reviewers say

### Sea Status

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sea-status/id1469193821)

This app provides real-time beach safety information, including flag signals, lifeguard station locations, and weather conditions. It also offers guidance on water safety, rescue procedures, and tips for beachgoers.

**Highlights:** Beach flag signal information, Lifeguard station locations, Real-time weather and sea conditions, Water safety and rescue guidance, Tips for beachgoers and children

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Sea Status free?

Sea Status is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pollution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sea Status or Pollution?

Pollution is rated higher. Sea Status averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pollution averages 4.9 from 19 ratings.

### Do Sea Status or Pollution have ads?

Pollution shows ads; Sea Status does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sea Status or Pollution?

Sea Status ships an update monthly, and Pollution every 3 weeks. Most recently, Sea Status was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pollution 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.*