# Pollen Wise vs The Pollen Forecast Checker

Pollen Wise and The Pollen Forecast Checker both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of The Pollen Forecast Checker's written reviews are positive against 44% of Pollen Wise's. Pollen Wise's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pollen Wise sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and The Pollen Forecast Checker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Pollen Wise against 4.5 for The Pollen Forecast Checker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pollen Wise has 1.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Pollen Wise's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Pollen Forecast Checker's.

Pollen Wise ships an update weekly, The Pollen Forecast Checker every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pollen Wise | The Pollen Forecast Checker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollen-wise/id1474856970/reviews) | **[4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pollen-forecast-checker/id6743779989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#138** | — |
| Size | 88 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pollen Sense](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474856969) | [Vida Apps Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580682451) |

## What reviewers say

### Pollen Wise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollen-wise/id1474856970)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides real-time pollen counts and hourly allergen reports using data from a network of advanced sensors. Users can customize the app to focus on their specific allergens and track symptoms over time. It helps plan outdoor activities and avoid seasonal allergy triggers.

**Highlights:** Hourly allergen reports, Customizable allergen focus, Real-time pollen counts, Allergen journal with symptom logging, Advanced sensor data analysis, Historical data access (subscription)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pollen Wise Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Pollen Wise Elite | $8.99 | per month |
| Pollen Wise Plus (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Pollen Wise Elite (Yearly) | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable real-time data
- 📊 Detailed pollen forecasts
- 📋 Helpful symptom tracking
- 🗓️ Hourly pollen updates
- 🌳 Specific allergen types

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌍 Sensor too far away
- 🔍 Lack of sensor coverage
- 🤔 Inconsistent data
- 💰 Paywall for key features
- 🙄 Declining quality over time

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Incorrect pollen level reporting
- Syncing and loading issues
- Unreliable sensor data

**Requested features**

- Add more sensor locations
- Provide sensor distance information
- Improve data accuracy and consistency
- Offer more affordable subscription options
- Maintain high-quality free version


### The Pollen Forecast Checker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-pollen-forecast-checker/id6743779989)

This app provides a clear and simple forecast of airborne pollen types and their quantities. It helps users with allergies take proactive measures to manage symptoms by displaying current and future pollen levels.

**Highlights:** Current pollen information by location, Pollen types and quantities displayed, 5-day pollen forecast, Visual indicators for pollen levels, Simple and clutter-free UI

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan - 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan - 3 Month | $9.99 | per 3 months |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pollen Wise free?

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

### Is The Pollen Forecast Checker free?

The Pollen Forecast Checker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pollen Wise or The Pollen Forecast Checker?

The Pollen Forecast Checker is rated higher. Pollen Wise averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while The Pollen Forecast Checker averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.

### Do Pollen Wise or The Pollen Forecast Checker have ads?

The Pollen Forecast Checker shows ads; Pollen Wise does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pollen Wise or The Pollen Forecast Checker?

Pollen Wise ships an update weekly, and The Pollen Forecast Checker every 4 months. Most recently, Pollen Wise was updated on October 29, 2026 and The Pollen Forecast Checker on October 28, 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.*