# Airthings vs Fix It! Lancaster

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Airthings at 33% against Fix It! Lancaster's 0%. Airthings also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). Fix It! Lancaster's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Airthings holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Airthings has 3K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Airthings's written reviews are positive against 0% of Fix It! Lancaster's.

Airthings ships an update every 2 weeks, Fix It! Lancaster every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Airthings | Fix It! Lancaster |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airthings/id1560329275/reviews)** | [4.0 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fix-it-lancaster/id1610608482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **33.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 105 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Airthings ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101077902) | [City of Lancaster, PA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610608484) |

## What reviewers say

### Airthings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airthings/id1560329275)

Monitor and improve your home's air quality with smart devices and a connected app. Get insights into air quality trends, receive alerts for poor conditions, and control air purifiers remotely for a healthier living environment.

**Highlights:** Quick device setup, AirGlimpse™ color indicators, Detailed air quality graphs, Customizable device focuses, Remote air purifier control, 5-day pollen forecast, Air quality alerts and tips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple to understand and setup
- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use app
- 🚀 Efficient and fast
- 🚀 Provides great information on air quality
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable sensor readings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App has connectivity issues, often fails to sync
- 🐛 App is buggy and has many errors
- 🐛 Inaccurate or inconsistent sensor readings
- 🐛 Difficult to set up and connect devices
- 🐛 Lack of customization options for thresholds and notifications

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Fix It! Lancaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fix-it-lancaster/id1610608482)

Report service requests and track their resolution with the City of Lancaster government. Stay informed about city projects and learn more about your community. Receive status updates directly through the app.

**Highlights:** Report service requests, Receive status updates, Track request resolutions, Learn about the city, Get information on current projects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Airthings free?

Airthings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fix It! Lancaster free?

Fix It! Lancaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Airthings or Fix It! Lancaster?

Airthings is rated higher. Airthings averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Fix It! Lancaster averages 4.0 from 31 ratings.

### Do Airthings or Fix It! Lancaster have ads?

Neither Airthings nor Fix It! Lancaster shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Airthings or Fix It! Lancaster?

Airthings ships an update every 2 weeks, and Fix It! Lancaster every 7 months. Most recently, Airthings was updated on November 3, 2026 and Fix It! Lancaster on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*