Comparison

UVCeed vs Airthings

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

Head to head
About

UVCeed

Transform your iPhone into a UV-C disinfection system using augmented reality to track sanitized areas. Features smart surface detection, multiple cleaning modes, and safety protocols for professional results. Demo mode available without hardware.

Highlights
  • AR-guided disinfection with real-time visual feedback
  • Smart surface detection and AI object identification
  • Multiple cleaning modes (Smart, Bottle, Bag)
  • Real-time human/pet detection with UV shutoff
  • Physics-based UV dosage calculations
  • Pathogen-specific treatment recommendations
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Transform your iPhone into a professional-grade UV-C disinfection system with UVCeed - the only app that powered surface detection and augmented reality to track exactly what you've sanitized. KEY FEATURES: AR-Guided Disinfection - Real-time visual feedback shows treated vs untreated areas - Color-coded coverage zones (blue = active, green = complete) - Never miss a spot with intelligent tracking Smart Surface Detection - AI identifies objects like phones, keyboards, remotes - Automatically calculates optimal UV dosage per surface - Pathogen-specific treatment recommendations Multiple Cleaning Modes - iCide Smart Mode: Automatic AR-guided surface scanning - Bottle Mode: Sanitize water bottles and thermoses (NSF/ANSI 55 compliant) - Bag Mode: Hands-free sanitization for small items Safety First - Real-time human/pet detection with instant UV shutoff - Hand and face detection prevents accidental exposure - 24-hour exposure tracking for regulatory compliance Professional Results - Physics-based UV dosage calculations (mJ/cm2) - Quick Clean (7.5 mJ/cm2) or Deep Clean (15.0 mJ/cm2) profiles - Share sanitization results with watermarked screenshots REQUIREMENTS: - UVCeed MagSafe UV-C device (sold separately) - iPhone 12 or newer - Demo mode available without hardware Join thousands eliminating 99.9% of surface germs with science-backed UV-C technology.

About

Airthings

Monitor and improve your indoor air quality with smart devices. Get real-time insights, track trends, and receive actionable advice to enhance focus, reduce allergies, and sleep better. Control your air purifier and stay informed about pollen forecasts.

Highlights
  • Quick device setup
  • At-a-glance air quality indicators
  • Detailed trend tracking
  • Air purifier remote control
  • 5-day pollen forecast
  • Air quality notifications
  • Personalized air reports
Features
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Breathe better with Airthings! Smart air quality monitors & purifiers you can trust. Shift your state of being with Airthings. Our products can help you improve indoor air quality leading to better focus, calming of allergies, and enhancement of sleep while ensuring an overall more healthy home. It features: • Quick and easy device setup • AirGlimpse™: Color-coded indicators give you at-a-glance information about your air quality • Access to the detailed graphs to help you track and find trends over time • Set focuses for your devices - air quality data broken down into high engagement problems that you care about • Control your Renew air purifier from anywhere • 5-day pollen forecast for your location with actionable advice • Notifications inform you of poor air quality and suggest ways to improve it, fast • Tips for addressing common indoor air quality problems and how to make the most of your device • Recommendations on the best Airthings monitor for your needs • Subscribe to Air Reports - We’ll send you a monthly update which summarises all the sensor data for your location. This app supports all Airthings products. If you have questions about using the app or any of our monitors, please refer to the Airthings Help Center or contact support@airthings.com.

Screenshots

UVCeed4 screens
Airthings4 screens

Verdict

The call

UVCeed and Airthings both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of UVCeed's written reviews are positive against 33% of Airthings's. UVCeed also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Airthings's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for UVCeed against 4.4 for Airthings. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Airthings has 3K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of UVCeed's written reviews are positive against 33% of Airthings's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UVCeed ships an update every 2 months, Airthings fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
UVCeed versus Airthings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUVCeedAirthings
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better4.4 (3K ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better32.9% of reviews
Number of ratings83K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBonutti TechnologiesAirthings ASA

Customer experience

UVCeed

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Airthings

All ratings3,015 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews459 reviews
Positive32.9%
Neutral9.2%
Negative58.0%

Bugs and requests

UVCeed

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Airthings

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Unable to add new devices or accounts
  • Incorrect color coding and data display
  • Delayed or missing sensor data updates
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues
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  • Unexplained battery drain on devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add HomeKit integration
  • Allow custom thresholds and notifications
  • Improve data visualization and historical trending
  • Add more detailed information on air quality issues and remedies
  • Provide an iPad-optimized version of the app
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  • Improve syncing and connectivity reliability

In-app purchases

None

UVCeed

No in-app purchases

None

Airthings

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UVCeed free?
UVCeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Airthings free?
Airthings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UVCeed or Airthings?
UVCeed is rated higher. UVCeed averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Airthings averages 4.4 from 3K ratings.
Do UVCeed or Airthings have ads?
Neither UVCeed nor Airthings shows ads.
Which is updated more often, UVCeed or Airthings?
UVCeed ships an update every 2 months, and Airthings fortnightly. Most recently, UVCeed was updated on October 17, 2026 and Airthings on October 16, 2026.

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