Comparison

Philips Air+ vs xBloom Coffee

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

xBloom Coffee

This app enhances the coffee brewing experience for specific machines, offering intuitive control, real-time visualization, and recipe sharing. Users can easily adjust brewing parameters, monitor their process, and connect with a community of coffee enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Recipe sharing and management
  • Seamless machine connectivity
  • Intuitive recipe editing
  • Real-time brewing visualization
  • Offline recipe caching
  • Multitouch and haptic feedback control
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Optimize Every Brew with xBloom Coffee App Elevate your xBloom coffee experience with our App, engineered to integrate seamlessly with both the xBloom Original and xBloom Studio machines. This update enhances your control and user experience, making interactions more intuitive than ever. Dive into our new features: Recipe Sharing: For the first time, xBloom users can effortlessly share and manage their favorite brew recipes, fostering a community spirit and sparking inspiration among coffee lovers. App Clips: Tap to quickly connect to the machine and launch the app, for convenient and efficient access. Key Features: Superior Connectivity: Enhanced WiFi and Bluetooth capabilities streamline network setup, ensuring reliable performance from both xBloom Original and xBloom Studio. Seamless Control: Enjoy the finesse of multitouch and haptic feedback for precise adjustments and a smoother interaction with your machine. Intuitive Recipe Editing: Whether you're a coffee professional or a home brewer, our pioneering recipe design space lets users discover and fine-tune brewing parameters for their favorite coffees. Real-time Visualization: Watch your brewing process unfold in real-time. Our visualization tool displays brewing ratios clearly, helping you fine-tune your coffee-making skills with each brew. Comprehensive Functionality: Control all your coffee-making activities with support for operating and monitoring these functions in landscape mode. Offline Caching: Continue your coffee journey uninterrupted, even in poor connectivity areas. Edit recipes and send them to your machine for brewing, even without an internet connection. Enhanced User Experience: With the xBloom App, enjoy a fun coffee-making journey tailored for both the xBloom Original and xBloom Studio machines. Whether you're perfecting your daily cup at home or creating recipes professionally, the xBloom App is designed to elevate your brewing game. Download now and transform the way you brew, share, and enjoy coffee—one exceptional cup at a time!

Screenshots

Philips Air+4 screens
xBloom Coffee4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Philips Air+ at 4.7 against xBloom Coffee's 2.8. Philips Air+ also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 79) and review sentiment (48% vs 35%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Philips Air+ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Philips Air+ has 1.5K ratings behind it against 79, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Philips Air+'s written reviews are positive against 35% of xBloom Coffee's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Philips Air+ ships an update every 2 months, xBloom Coffee every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Philips Air+ versus xBloom Coffee: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhilips Air+xBloom Coffee
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better2.8 (79 ratings)
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews — better34.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.5K — better79
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size183 MB74 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVersuni Netherlands B.VTBDX INC.

Customer experience

Philips Air+

All ratings1,494 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.5%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1,522 reviews
Positive48.0%
Neutral11.0%
Negative40.9%

xBloom Coffee

All ratings79 ratings
Positive41.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative53.2%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive34.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative56.4%

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

xBloom Coffee

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Philips Air+

No in-app purchases

None

xBloom Coffee

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Philips Air+ free?
Philips Air+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is xBloom Coffee free?
xBloom Coffee is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Philips Air+ or xBloom Coffee?
Philips Air+ is rated higher. Philips Air+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while xBloom Coffee averages 2.8 from 79 ratings.
Do Philips Air+ or xBloom Coffee have ads?
Neither Philips Air+ nor xBloom Coffee shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Philips Air+ or xBloom Coffee?
Philips Air+ ships an update every 2 months, and xBloom Coffee every 5 weeks. Most recently, Philips Air+ was updated on October 25, 2026 and xBloom Coffee on October 24, 2026.

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