Philips Air+ vs Qubis
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.
Qubis
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Qubis. Eat smart. Live well. Snap any meal and let Qubis' AI instantly break it down into calories, macros, and 26 micronutrients. No search bars. No calculators. Just real insight into what's on your plate. WHY QUBIS • AI Food Scanner — One photo gives you calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber, vitamins, and minerals in seconds. • Voice Logging — Hands full? Just say what you ate. Speech recognition runs on-device, so your audio stays private. • 26 Tracked Nutrients — 6 macros, 13 vitamins, 7 minerals — see exactly what's missing from your day. • Wellness Side Quests — Pick up to 3 focus areas (Energy, Mood, Sleep, Brain, Muscle, Immunity, Gut, Hydration) and Qubis shows you what to eat to support them. • Brain Chemistry Insights — See how your meals fuel Serotonin, Dopamine, GABA, and natural energy. • 13 Diet Presets — Mediterranean, DASH, Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Zone, Flexitarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Protein, Intermittent Fasting — or build your own custom plan. • Streaks & Personalized Goals — Build daily logging streaks and stay on track with goals tailored to your activity. • Water & Supplement Tracking — Log glasses with one tap; get supplement suggestions based on your real deficiencies. APPLE WATCH + WIDGETS • Apple Watch app — Daily Summary, Calorie Burn, and Health Summary right on your wrist. • Lock Screen, small, medium, and large widgets — your nutrition, always one glance away. • HealthKit integration — meals sync to Apple Health; your steps and workouts adjust your daily goals automatically. QUBIS PLUS Upgrade anytime to unlock the full experience: • Unlimited AI food scans (free plan includes 3 daily scans) • 25+ micronutrients tracked daily • Full meal history — every scan, forever • Weekly & monthly trend analysis • Brain chemistry food insights • Apple Watch macro display • Smart meal & nutrient reminders • Zero ads PRIVACY-FIRST Voice transcription runs on-device. Your photos stay yours. We don't sell your data, ever. — Subscription details — Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours of the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Privacy Policy: https://qubis.co/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Philips Air+ at none against Qubis's 2. Qubis's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Qubis sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Philips Air+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Philips Air+ ships an update every 2 months, Qubis fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Philips Air+ | Qubis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (1.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 48.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 182 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Versuni Netherlands B.V | Ejago Inc |
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
Qubis
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Philips Air+
No in-app purchases
Qubis
- Qubis Plus — Monthly$7.991 Month
- Qubis Plus — Yearly$49.991 Year









