Comparison

pollen.ny vs Omey Tide

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

Head to head
About

pollen.ny

Track local pollen levels in New York City with real research data and live forecasts. Explore seasonal trends, compare observations, and receive smart alerts for rising pollen counts. Designed for allergy-conscious individuals and researchers.

Highlights
  • Fordham research data
  • Google forecast integration
  • Interactive heatmap
  • Historical trends
  • Smart alerts
  • Data source comparison
Features
Read full description

Pollen.ny helps you track pollen in and around New York City using real research data and live forecast signals. Follow daily pollen counts from Fordham University’s two monitoring sites, explore seasonal trends, and compare local observations with forecast data in a clear, interactive interface. Features: - Fordham Research Data Daily pollen counts from Louis Calder Center (Armonk) and Lincoln Center (NYC), including type breakdowns. - Google Forecast Integration Multi-day pollen outlook for Tree, Grass, and Weed categories. - Interactive Heatmap Explore regional pollen intensity with map overlays and location markers. - Historical Trends Visualize patterns over time with interactive charts and year-over-year comparisons. - Smart Alerts Set personal thresholds and get notified when pollen levels rise. - Data Source Comparison Compare observed counts and forecast signals to better understand current conditions. - Built for clarity Designed for students, researchers, and allergy-conscious New Yorkers who want a cleaner way to explore pollen data. Data sources Fordham University pollen monitoring data (student-collected and analyzed) Google Pollen API forecast data

About

Omey Tide

Read full description

Omey Tide helps you plan your crossing to Omey Island with clear tide times, open and closed windows, and a simple live causeway status. Whether you are visiting, walking, driving, or planning your return, Omey Tide makes it easy to see when the causeway is accessible and when the tide is expected to cover the road. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ The app is designed specifically for Omey Island, giving you a clean, simple view of the day ahead without having to interpret complex tide tables.

Screenshots

Omey Tide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: pollen.ny at none against Omey Tide's 2. Omey Tide's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Omey Tide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per year. pollen.ny asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
pollen.ny versus Omey Tide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterpollen.nyOmey Tide
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSabri SonmezSynova Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

None

pollen.ny

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Omey Tide

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Pass$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • 7 Day Pass$2.99

Questions

Is pollen.ny free?
pollen.ny is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Omey Tide free?
Omey Tide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do pollen.ny or Omey Tide have ads?
Neither pollen.ny nor Omey Tide shows ads.

Other comparisons