Comparison

Airthings vs BearAttack

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

Head to head
About

Airthings

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
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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.

About

BearAttack

This app generates specific frequency sounds to deter various wildlife, from bears to small animals. It's useful for outdoor activities, agriculture, and residential pest control. Connect to external speakers for enhanced effectiveness.

Highlights
  • Generates specific frequency sounds
  • Supports a wide range of wildlife
  • Useful for hiking, camping, and agriculture
  • Voice announcement feature for confirmation
  • Recommendation for external speaker connection
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BearAttack is a wildlife deterrent app developed to repel wildlife by generating intermittent specific frequency sounds that are considered effective against each type of wildlife. As an all-in-one wildlife deterrent app supporting a wide range of wildlife from bears to small animals, it can be utilized in various scenarios including hiking, camping, agricultural work, and residential wildlife control. Supported Wildlife and Effective Frequency Ranges Bear: 80-120Hz Deer: 20-40kHz Wild Boar: 15-25kHz Raccoon Dog: 20-40kHz Fox: 18-35kHz Masked Palm Civet: 20-35kHz Raccoon: 15-30kHz Mouse/Rat: 30-50kHz Crow: 15-20kHz Bat: 40-80kHz ※Birds generally have low sensitivity to ultrasonic waves, so effectiveness is limited. How to Use Turn the central dial to select the desired frequency. Press the play button below the dial to play the selected low-frequency sound. Because low-frequency sounds can be difficult to hear, the app also includes a voice announcement feature to help confirm proper operation. It can also be used as a courtesy to those around you. To Enhance Effectiveness Since smartphone speakers alone may produce weak sound pressure for low frequencies, we recommend connecting to external speakers such as Bluetooth speakers and increasing the volume. This is expected to more effectively repel wildlife. Disclaimer This app does not guarantee the reliable repulsion of bears. We cannot assume any responsibility for any troubles arising from the use of this app. Please understand this in advance. Subscription Please refer to the following for terms and conditions regarding subscription use: 1. Privacy Policy: https://ontrails.jp/app/privacy-policy/bearattack/ 2. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Airthings4 screens
BearAttack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Airthings at none against BearAttack's 1. Airthings also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3K vs 8). BearAttack's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence 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. BearAttack sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Airthings asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Airthings against 4.5 for BearAttack. 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: 33% of Airthings's written reviews are positive against 20% of BearAttack's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Airthings ships an update every 2 weeks, BearAttack fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Airthings versus BearAttack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirthingsBearAttack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3K ratings)4.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.2% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAirthings ASAONTRAILS

Customer experience

Airthings

All ratings3,024 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews467 reviews
Positive33.2%
Neutral9.0%
Negative57.8%

BearAttack

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and 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

BearAttack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Airthings

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

BearAttack

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month Plan$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Airthings free?
Airthings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BearAttack free?
BearAttack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Airthings or BearAttack?
BearAttack is rated higher. Airthings averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while BearAttack averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Airthings or BearAttack have ads?
BearAttack shows ads; Airthings does not.
Which is updated more often, Airthings or BearAttack?
Airthings ships an update every 2 weeks, and BearAttack fortnightly. Most recently, Airthings was updated on November 7, 2026 and BearAttack on October 30, 2026.

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