# Airthings vs BearAttack

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.

Both are free to download. BearAttack sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Airthings asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Airthings | BearAttack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airthings/id1560329275/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearattack-wildlife-repeller/id6740788472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **33.2% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Airthings ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101077902) | [ONTRAILS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570756171) |

## 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


### BearAttack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bearattack-wildlife-repeller/id6740788472)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Plan | $1.99 | per month |


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