Philips Air+ vs Urban Arrow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Philips Air+
This app provides a smart, connected experience for managing indoor air quality. It monitors pollutants, automatically adjusts connected devices, and offers remote control and historical data insights for healthier breathing.
- Real-time indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring
- Automatic device adjustment with Auto Plus mode
- Remote control for connected air devices
- Historical air quality data insights
- Maintenance reminders and filter replacement guidance
- Outdoor weather and air quality overview
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Together with your connected Philips Air device, Air+ provides a smart experience that ensures you breathe clean and healthy air. The app keeps track of all indoor and outdoor pollutants and automatically adjust your device’s performance, so you don’t have to. Air+ keeps you in control, at home or away, with a device remote and notifications about all your air concerns including pollutants, allergies and gas. And by staying in the know with insights into your air quality data from past to present, you are in full control of breathing the clean, healthy air you deserve. Auto Plus mode - the smartest way to clean air Once you activate Auto Plus mode in the Air+ app, your indoor air will automatically be cleaned to keep pollutants at bay. This Self-adaptive Technology, powered by Artificial Intelligence, considers the readings of the smart sensors, room size, outdoor data and behavioral patterns to maximize performance. Disclaimer: Auto Plus mode will be released in winter 2022 for most Philips Air devices. Get to the core of air quality Thanks to the smart device sensors, Air+ provides you with real-time, indoor air quality data. Ranging from high-level snapshots to detailed views, all data is available to you up until a year ago. More information about each pollutant and their causes are included so you can make well informed decisions about your indoor air. In full control of your air, at home or away Air+ features a built-in remote so you are in full control of your device’s performance. Seamlessly switch between different modes, fan speeds and other features to tailor the device settings to your needs. Great for turning your device off when you’re away or on when you’re heading home, or to make changes without being near your Air device. Easy upkeep for maximized output Air+ tracks when it’s time to clean or replace certain parts of you Air device to make sure it runs at peak performance. Messaging and notifications alert you when the low-effort maintenance should be taken care of, and Air+ has step-by-step instructions handy if you need them. Plus, in most cases, you can buy new filters straight from the app. A holistic air quality experience with outdoor data As outdoor air quality can have a big impact on the indoor levels, Air+ includes a comprehensive overview of real-time outdoor readings. Additionally, Air+ provides a quick snapshot of the current weather at each location. You can add up to five cities to keep you in the know about the air quality conditions near and far. Air+ also supports a smarter experience with Philips Robot Vacuum Cleaners.
Urban Arrow
Track your cargo bike's location in real-time and receive alerts for unexpected movement. This app provides digital locking, battery status, and theft notifications to enhance security and peace of mind.
- Live location tracking
- Digital lock and motion sensor
- Theft alerts
- Battery and range overview
- Theft reporting
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Your beloved Urban Arrow never out of sight with the Urban Arrow Connected app. With the Urban Arrow Connected app combined with the integrated Urban Arrow Connected GPS module, you'll always have complete control over your cargo bike. Thanks to the seamless connection via GPS, internet, and Bluetooth, you always know exactly where your Urban Arrow is. The integrated motion sensor keeps you constantly informed and sends an immediate alert if your bike moves unexpectedly. This way, your cargo bike is more secure than ever before. With Urban Arrow Connected, you not only enjoy ultimate theft protection but also various smart features that elevate your cycling experience. Download the Urban Arrow Connected app today and experience the ease and confidence of having full control over your Urban Arrow cargo bike. So you can enjoy daily rides with the kids, without any worries about the safety of your cargo bike. Key features of Urban Arrow Connected at a glance: Live location: View the real-time location of your cargo bike and know exactly where it is. Digital lock and motion sensor: Lock your bike digitally through the app and receive immediate notifications whenever something happens to your cargo bike thanks to the built-in motion sensor. Battery and range overview: Check the battery percentage and instantly see the remaining range per support module. Theft alert: Be instantly aware of a potential theft with our warning notifications. Extra benefits in combination with a Connected cargo bike insurance: Theft reporting: Easily report a theft through the app. Recovery service (optional): Activate the recovery service from your insurer. Pick-up and delivery service (optional): Use the pick-up and delivery service via your insurer. 24/7 roadside assistance (optional): 24/7 roadside assistance for emergencies via the app. Note: Urban Arrow Connected only works on the Urban Arrow Family and FamilyNext models with the integrated Urban Arrow Connected GPS module.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Philips Air+ at 1.5K against Urban Arrow's 3. Philips Air+ also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Urban Arrow's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Urban Arrow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Philips Air+ has 1.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Philips Air+ ships an update every 2 months, Urban Arrow every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Philips Air+ | Urban Arrow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.5K ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 183 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Versuni Netherlands B.V | Urban Arrow |
Customer experience
Philips Air+
Urban Arrow
Bugs and requests
Philips Air+
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes on launch after recent update
- Firmware update notification bug
- Inability to reset filter usage counter
- Inaccurate air quality data displayed
- Scheduled tasks not working as expected
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for HomeKit and Google Home
- Improve scheduling and timer functionality
- Allow disabling of audible alerts
- Provide more detailed air quality metrics
- Integrate with other smart home platforms
Urban Arrow
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Philips Air+
No in-app purchases
Urban Arrow
No in-app purchases









