Comparison

Philips Air+ vs Droppie

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

Droppie

Earn money by recycling separated waste. Download the app, find a drop-off point, and get paid for your sorted recyclables. Contribute to a cleaner environment while earning cash.

Highlights
  • Earn cash for separated waste
  • Find local drop-off points
  • Scan personal QR code
  • Transfer earnings to bank
  • Donate earnings to charity
  • Contribute to a cleaner environment
Features
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Bij Droppie krijg je cash voor gescheiden afval. Download de app. Drop je afval. Cash je centen. Als wij van Droppie aan afval denken zien wij goud. Dat krijg je als je een positieve blik op de wereld hebt. Zo’n blik is hard nodig. Want de natuurlijke grondstoffen voorraad raakt op. Wij zetten recycling in de hoogste versnelling. Hoe? Door jou te betalen voor ‘t afval dat je bij ons dropt, schoon en gescheiden. Dan kunnen wij er weer nieuwe grondstoffen van maken. Bij Droppie is afval goud waard. Wij de trash, jij de cash. Meedoen is gemakkelijk: - Download de Droppie App - Verzamel en scheid je afval: Zorg ervoor dat je afval goed gescheiden is. - Breng je afval naar een Droppie punt: Zoek in de app naar een Droppie punt bij jou in de buurt. Dit zijn speciale locaties waar je gescheiden afval kan inleveren. - Drop je Afval: Een medewerker scant jouw persoonlijke QR-code in de app, registreert het afval en dropt het in de juiste container. - Cash je Centen: Voor elk type afval dat je inlevert, krijg je een vergoeding. Deze wordt direct aan je Droppie-account toegevoegd. Je kunt je verdiende geld eenvoudig overmaken naar je bankrekening of schenken aan een goed doel! Droppie maakt recycling leuk en gemakkelijk! Door afval goed te scheiden en in te leveren, draag je bij aan een schoner milieu en krijg je er ook nog eens voor betaald.

Screenshots

Philips Air+4 screens
Droppie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Philips Air+ at 4.7 against Droppie's 3.0. Philips Air+ also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 5) and review sentiment (48% vs 25%). Droppie's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly 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

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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Philips Air+ has 1.4K ratings behind it against 5, 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 25% of Droppie's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Philips Air+ ships an update every 2 months, Droppie fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Philips Air+ versus Droppie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhilips Air+Droppie
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better3.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews47.8% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVersuni Netherlands B.VCleanCycle

Customer experience

Philips Air+

All ratings1,447 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral2.6%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews1,506 reviews
Positive47.8%
Neutral11.2%
Negative41.0%

Droppie

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

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

Droppie

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Philips Air+

No in-app purchases

None

Droppie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Philips Air+ free?
Philips Air+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Droppie free?
Droppie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Philips Air+ or Droppie?
Philips Air+ is rated higher. Philips Air+ averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Droppie averages 3.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Philips Air+ or Droppie have ads?
Neither Philips Air+ nor Droppie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Philips Air+ or Droppie?
Philips Air+ ships an update every 2 months, and Droppie fortnightly. Most recently, Philips Air+ was updated on September 24, 2026 and Droppie on September 11, 2026.

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