# Birdie+ vs Windmill Air

The clearest difference is rating: Windmill Air at 4.7 against Birdie+'s 2.4. Windmill Air also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (6.2K vs 39). Birdie+'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Birdie+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Windmill Air asks for nothing beyond the download.

Windmill Air holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Windmill Air has 6.2K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of Birdie+'s written reviews are positive against 28% of Windmill Air's.

Birdie+ ships an update every 2 weeks, Windmill Air every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Birdie+ | Windmill Air |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdie-plus/id1568954780/reviews) | **[4.7 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windmill-air/id1589463108/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **6.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 16.1% of reviews | **27.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Birdie Love LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568954782) | [The Air Lab, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521133311) |

## What reviewers say

### Birdie+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/birdie-plus/id1568954780)

This personal safety alarm app connects to a dedicated device to provide quick access to emergency support. It offers features like on-call check-ins, excuse-to-leave calls, location sharing, and a loud siren for immediate assistance.

**Highlights:** 24/7 On-call representative check-ins, Excuse-to-leave call feature, Location sharing with designated friends, Loud siren activation, Bluetooth device connectivity

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Birdie+ monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Birdie+ annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Birdie+ annual + 3 Month Trial | $49.99 | per year |


### Windmill Air

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windmill-air/id1589463108)

This app allows you to remotely control your smart air care devices. Set schedules and adjust settings to create your ideal home climate from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Remote product control, Set automation schedules, Adjust any setting, Create ideal home climate, Eco-friendly product integration

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 🚀 Quiet operation
- 🚀 Easy installation
- 👍 Responsive app
- 👍 Useful remote control features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate temperature readings
- 🐛 Unreliable app connectivity and functionality
- 🐛 Automation issues and failures
- 🐛 Inconsistent settings and mode changes
- 🐛 Glitchy app with frequent bugs

**Reported bugs**

- App unable to maintain accurate room temperature readings
- Automations not working as expected or reverting settings
- Connectivity issues causing the app to lose control of the unit
- Inconsistent behavior when turning the unit on/off or changing settings

**Requested features**

- Integration with smart home platforms
- Improved automation and scheduling capabilities
- More granular temperature and fan speed controls
- Ability to disable annoying app notifications


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Birdie+ free?

Birdie+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Windmill Air free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Birdie+ or Windmill Air?

Windmill Air is rated higher. Birdie+ averages 2.4 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Windmill Air averages 4.7 from 6.2K ratings.

### Do Birdie+ or Windmill Air have ads?

Neither Birdie+ nor Windmill Air shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Birdie+ or Windmill Air?

Birdie+ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Windmill Air every 2 months. Most recently, Birdie+ was updated on November 3, 2026 and Windmill Air on November 7, 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.*