Comparison

Ecowitt vs AirGradient Map

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

Head to head
About

Ecowitt

This app connects to professional Wi-Fi weather stations, offering real-time indoor and outdoor temperature, humidity, and air quality monitoring. It also supports high-precision rain gauges, providing comprehensive environmental data.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi weather station integration
  • Indoor/outdoor thermometer
  • Humidity monitor
  • Rain gauge
  • Air quality monitor
  • Data service support
Features
Currently charting
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We provides professional wifi weather station, wireless indoor outdoor thermometers, humidity monitors, high precision rain gauges, air quality monitors and more, Data service support

About

AirGradient Map

Get real-time, accurate air quality data with a live map, personalized alerts, and science-based guidance. Plan your day, reduce exposure, and protect your health with actionable insights.

Highlights
  • Live AQI and PM2.5 map
  • Personalized air quality alerts
  • Global coverage
  • Science-based guidance
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Offline-aware status
Features
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Accurate, actionable air quality in real time. Know your local AQI and PM2.5 with clear steps to plan your day and reduce exposure. What you get: - Live map with AQI and PM2.5 for places you care about - Alerts when air quality changes at your saved locations - Global coverage in nearly all countries - Simple, science-based guidance on what to do next - Home and Lock Screen widgets for glanceable AQI - Offline-aware status for uninterrupted awareness - Tips and guidance in the in-app Blog - Localized experience in English, Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Khmer, Lao, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese Make better decisions every day: - Reduce exposure during smoke or smog events - Time workouts and outdoor plans with confidence - Protect kids, elders, and sensitive groups - Travel confidently with saved places and alerts Data you can trust: - Shows air quality from trusted reference stations and AirGradient monitors worldwide - Built on established air quality standards with transparent, science-informed methods Built by AirGradient: - Created by AirGradient, a social-impact business with a strong scientific background - The team behind open-source air quality monitors used by schools, researchers, and communities globally - Our mission: raise awareness of the dangers of air pollution and empower action - We work with small grassroots organizations and major international organizations like UNICEF and UNDP, and with leading universities such as the University of Cambridge Community and impact: - Featuring communities from around the world, fighting air pollution together - Read real stories, learn what works, and take action locally - Join a global movement to improve the air we all share Design and performance: - Optimized for iOS 26 with a liquid glass UI - Smooth interactions, refined haptics, and fast updates - Thoughtful accessibility support for larger text and VoiceOver Privacy and control: - Location is optional - search and save places manually if you prefer - Clear settings and easy controls to manage alerts and data Quick definitions: - AQI: Air Quality Index, a simple scale for overall air quality - PM2.5: Fine particles (≤2.5µm) that can affect heart and lung health Get the air quality that matters to you - accurate, timely, and easy to act on. Disclaimer: This app provides informational guidance only and is not a medical device or medical advice.

Screenshots

Ecowitt4 screens
AirGradient Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AirGradient Map at 5.0 against Ecowitt's 2.9. AirGradient Map also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 47%). Ecowitt's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked) and ratings volume (66 vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AirGradient Map holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ecowitt has 66 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Ecowitt's written reviews are positive against 86% of AirGradient Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ecowitt ships an update every 6 weeks, AirGradient Map every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Ecowitt versus AirGradient Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEcowittAirGradient Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (66 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.6% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#199 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB35 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developer玮 彭AirGradient Ltd.

Customer experience

Ecowitt

All ratings66 ratings
Positive40.9%
Neutral7.6%
Negative51.5%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive46.6%
Neutral15.3%
Negative38.2%

AirGradient Map

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Ecowitt

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Version 1.1.27 update caused app-breaking popup loop
  • Graphs automatically rotate to landscape mode
  • Annual rainfall calculation incorrect - doesn't reset yearly
  • App crashes or freezes on iPad after multiple opens
  • Login credentials not remembered between sessions
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  • Webcam videos don't play within app
  • Dew point displays constant zero value
  • Graphs hidden behind dynamic island on newer iPhones
  • Map refresh delay when navigating
  • App won't launch or shows spinning loading icon
  • Incompatibility with recent iOS versions
  • Connection drops and fails to reconnect
  • Sensor ordering resets to default
  • Camera share feature unclickable
  • Rainfall data not displayed during heavy rain events

Requested features

18 requests
  • iOS widgets for home screen display
  • Apple Watch app and complications
  • Push notifications for alerts and alarms
  • Support for IFTTT and smart home integration
  • 72-hour graph view option
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  • Multi-sensor comparison on single graph
  • Ability to edit and delete erroneous data
  • Monthly and yearly data reports
  • Dark mode option
  • Font size customization
  • Landscape view support on iPad
  • Location search feature without scrolling map
  • Biometric authentication
  • Automatic cache clearing
  • Tide chart functionality
  • Data export and download options
  • Better camera image quality controls
  • Customizable graph intervals

AirGradient Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ecowitt

No in-app purchases

None

AirGradient Map

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ecowitt free?
Ecowitt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AirGradient Map free?
AirGradient Map is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ecowitt or AirGradient Map?
AirGradient Map is rated higher. Ecowitt averages 2.9 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while AirGradient Map averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do Ecowitt or AirGradient Map have ads?
Neither Ecowitt nor AirGradient Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ecowitt or AirGradient Map?
Ecowitt ships an update every 6 weeks, and AirGradient Map every 2 months. Most recently, Ecowitt was updated on October 10, 2026 and AirGradient Map on October 9, 2026.

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