# Pollen Wise vs ShootCast

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShootCast at 100% against Pollen Wise's 44%. ShootCast also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Pollen Wise's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 3) and chart position (#150 vs unranked). On price, ads, 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 ShootCast sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ShootCast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pollen Wise has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Pollen Wise's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShootCast's.

Pollen Wise ships an update weekly, ShootCast fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pollen Wise | ShootCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollen-wise/id1474856970/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shootcast/id6779505952/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#150** | — |
| Size | 88 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pollen Sense](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474856969) | [Joey Wright Photo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779505954) |

## What reviewers say

### Pollen Wise

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

**Currently charting:** #150 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


### ShootCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shootcast/id6779505952)

This app helps content creators plan shoots by providing personalized weather and light scores. It offers hourly forecasts, radar, and augmented reality sun path previews to optimize decision-making for photography and videography.

**Highlights:** Personalized ShootCast scores, Hourly weather and light windows, Augmented reality sun path preview, 7-day and 30-day planning views, Calendar sync, Pre-shoot forecast notifications, Seasonal planner for destination research

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ShootCast Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pollen Wise free?

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

### Is ShootCast free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pollen Wise or ShootCast?

ShootCast is rated higher. Pollen Wise averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while ShootCast averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Pollen Wise or ShootCast have ads?

Neither Pollen Wise nor ShootCast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pollen Wise or ShootCast?

Pollen Wise ships an update weekly, and ShootCast fortnightly. Most recently, Pollen Wise was updated on November 6, 2026 and ShootCast on October 31, 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.*