# Pollen Wise vs WTF Allergies

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WTF Allergies at 100% against Pollen Wise's 44%. WTF Allergies also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Pollen Wise's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 7) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). 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 WTF Allergies sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WTF Allergies 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 7, 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 WTF Allergies's.

Pollen Wise ships an update weekly, WTF Allergies every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pollen Wise | WTF Allergies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollen-wise/id1474856970/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wtf-allergies/id6790662124/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 88 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pollen Sense](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474856969) | [Sean Muehlenweg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890619246) |

## What reviewers say

### Pollen Wise

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

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


### WTF Allergies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wtf-allergies/id6790662124)

This app provides detailed allergy forecasts by combining environmental data with your personal symptom logs. It helps you understand local triggers, compare locations, and track your allergy history to identify patterns.

**Highlights:** Personalized allergy load score, Environmental data integration (pollen, AQI, weather), Local context mapping (home, yard, neighborhood), Location comparison tool, Seasonal allergy briefings, Detailed symptom and exposure logging, Privacy-focused design

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WTF Allergies Plus (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| WTF Allergies Plus (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pollen Wise free?

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

### Is WTF Allergies free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pollen Wise or WTF Allergies?

WTF Allergies is rated higher. Pollen Wise averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while WTF Allergies averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Pollen Wise or WTF Allergies have ads?

Neither Pollen Wise nor WTF Allergies shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pollen Wise or WTF Allergies?

Pollen Wise ships an update weekly, and WTF Allergies every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pollen Wise was updated on October 23, 2026 and WTF Allergies on October 24, 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.*