Comparison

ExView® vs Airthings

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

Head to head
About

ExView®

This app connects to compatible meters to collect, trend, and analyze environmental data remotely. It allows for real-time monitoring, setting alarms, and generating custom PDF reports with photos. Data can be easily shared with team members.

Highlights
  • Remote data collection and trending
  • Real-time dashboard view
  • Bluetooth connectivity up to 90m
  • Programmable high/low alarms
  • Export data as CSV
  • Generate custom PDF reports
  • Attach photos to reports
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About the ExView® The EXTECH 250W Series compatible with the ExView® Mobile App. Connect up to 8 meters of any combination to measure and trend various parameters to help accurately diagnose environmental conditions and inspect/maintain HVAC and rotating equipment. The ExView® Mobile App is an easy-to-use powerful mobile data collection and reporting app. The dashboard provides a quick at-a-glance view of real-time data being collected from all of your EXTECH 250W connected meters. Users can monitor and collect data remotely from the meter(s), this is especially useful when you need to collect data in difficult to access areas. The meter(s) will communicate with the app via Bluetooth® up to a distance of 90 m (295 ft). In addition, you can set min/max alarms to improve response times to potential issues. The app enables you to quickly share data with team members either as a quick .CSV file or a comprehensive PDF report that can include photos of the impacted area/equipment. App Highlights Include: • Portable data collection, trending, analysis and reporting • Visualize Data and trends on your mobile device • Programmable High/Low audible alarms • Export data in .CSV file format • Generate Custom report in PDF • Take snapshots of the measurement area with your smart device • Day mode/Dark mode screen feature • Share data files directly from your mobile device • Connect up to 8 EXTECH 250W meters, any combination • AN250W Anemometer • LT250W Light Meter • SL250W Sound Level Meter • RH250W Hygro-Thermometer • RPM250W Laser Tachometer Please supply all feedback to: feedback@extech.com Thank you. EXTECH Digital Solutions Team

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

ExView®4 screens
Airthings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ExView® at 5.0 against Airthings's 4.4. ExView® also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Airthings's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (3K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

ExView® holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Airthings has 3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ExView® ships an update every 6 months, Airthings fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ExView® versus Airthings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExView®Airthings
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (3K ratings)
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings13K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExtech Instruments CorporationAirthings ASA

Customer experience

ExView®

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Airthings

All ratings3,005 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral3.4%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews450 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative57.6%

Bugs and requests

ExView®

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

ExView®

No in-app purchases

None

Airthings

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ExView® free?
ExView® 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, ExView® or Airthings?
ExView® is rated higher. ExView® averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Airthings averages 4.4 from 3K ratings.
Do ExView® or Airthings have ads?
Neither ExView® nor Airthings shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ExView® or Airthings?
ExView® ships an update every 6 months, and Airthings fortnightly. Most recently, ExView® was updated on September 8, 2026 and Airthings on September 25, 2026.

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