Comparison

Airthings vs Mold Identifier

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 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.

About

Mold Identifier

Instantly identify mold from a photo and understand its potential health and home risks. Get clear insights, risk levels, and practical next steps for addressing fungal concerns.

Highlights
  • Instant mold identification from photos
  • Smart risk assessment with urgency indicators
  • Safety and PPE guidance
  • Actionable recommendations for cleaning
  • Visual risk indicators
  • Detailed scan reports
  • Scan history and organization
Features
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Take the guesswork out of mold problems. Mold Identifier lets you instantly identify mold from a photo and understand what it means for your health and home. Whether you’re concerned about a small spot or a larger area, the app gives you clear insights, risk levels, and practical next steps. Simply snap or upload a photo to get an easy-to-understand report with identification details, safety tips, and action guidance—all in seconds. Key Features - Instant Mold Identification: Recognizes common indoor molds and suggests possible types. - Smart Risk Assessment: High, Medium, or Low labels with urgency indicators for fast decisions. - Safety & PPE Guidance: Learn how to protect yourself and when to take action. - Actionable Recommendations: Get clear steps for cleaning, containment, or professional help. - Visual Risk Indicators: See seriousness, exposure, and urgency at a glance. - Detailed Reports: Log surface type, area size, moisture source, and more. - Scan History: Save, view, and compare past analyses anytime. - Collections: Organize scans by room, property, or project. - Built-In Mold Guide: Learn about mold types, prevention, and safe practices. How It Works 1. Snap or upload a photo of the mold. 2. Get an instant identification and risk report. 3. Review safety tips and next steps. 4. Save and organize results for future reference. Important Notice: Mold Identifier is designed for educational and informational use only. It does not replace professional inspection, laboratory testing, or medical evaluation. Always consult certified professionals and follow local health and safety regulations when addressing mold concerns. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/allegrodigital/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/allegrodigital/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Airthings4 screens
Mold Identifier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mold Identifier at 5.0 against Airthings's 4.4. Mold Identifier also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Airthings's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (3K vs 5). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Mold Identifier sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Airthings asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mold Identifier 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 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Airthings versus Mold Identifier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirthingsMold Identifier
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (3K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3K — better5
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAirthings ASAAllegro Digital

Customer experience

Airthings

All ratings3,020 ratings
Positive83.7%
Neutral3.4%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews466 reviews
Positive33.0%
Neutral9.0%
Negative57.9%

Mold Identifier

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Mold Identifier

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Airthings

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Mold Identifier

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Airthings free?
Airthings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mold Identifier free?
Mold Identifier is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Airthings or Mold Identifier?
Mold Identifier is rated higher. Airthings averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Mold Identifier averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Airthings or Mold Identifier have ads?
Neither Airthings nor Mold Identifier shows ads.

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