Comparison

Eggcode vs Air

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

Head to head
About

Eggcode

Enter the number found on an egg to discover its origin. This app provides details about the laying farm, henhouse, and hen rearing methods for eggs monitored by KAT from European countries.

Highlights
  • Enter egg number for origin details
  • Covers KAT-monitored European eggs
  • Farm images included
  • Rearing information provided
  • Henhouse and hen visuals
Features
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WHAT IS ON THE EGG? Simply enter the number on the egg and find out its origin.All eggs monitored by KAT from European countries are covered. In addition to the name and address you will be shown up-to-date images of the laying farm, the henhouse and the hens as well as other useful Information on the forms of rearing.

About

Air

Features
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Air-Check – Air Quality at a Glance Air-Check provides information about current and forecast air quality for your selected location. The app presents important air quality values clearly and allows you to examine changes over several days and individual hours. Features • Current air quality for the selected location • 7-day forecast for available air quality values • Hourly values and detailed daily developments • PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter • Other available air pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, ozone, sulphur dioxide and carbon monoxide • Clear air quality assessment • Pollen information for different plant species, where available • Pollen indicator for a quick assessment of pollen levels • Location selection using the integrated location search Pollen information Current and forecast pollen levels can be displayed for different types of plants. Depending on availability, these may include alder, birch, grass, mugwort, olive and ragweed. Pollen levels are also shown using a simple indicator. Green represents a low level, yellow a moderate level and red a high level. Important: Pollen forecasts from the data source are available only for Europe. No pollen values are displayed outside Europe. Data sources Air quality and pollen data is provided through the Open-Meteo Air Quality API. The underlying air quality data is provided by the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS). In Europe, the European CAMS air quality forecasts are used in particular. Outside Europe, global CAMS air quality data may be available. The displayed values are model-based analysis and forecast data. Data availability, update times and the range of available measurements may vary depending on the location and measurement. Important information Air-Check is provided for informational purposes only and does not replace official air quality measurements, information from public authorities or medical advice.

Screenshots

Eggcode4 screens
Air4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Air at every 2 weeks against Eggcode's every 5 months. Eggcode's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eggcode ships an update every 5 months, Air every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Eggcode versus Air: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEggcodeAir
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAT e.V.Gerhard Lentschik

In-app purchases

None

Eggcode

No in-app purchases

None

Air

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eggcode free?
Eggcode is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Air free?
Air is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Eggcode or Air have ads?
Neither Eggcode nor Air shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eggcode or Air?
Eggcode ships an update every 5 months, and Air every 2 weeks. Most recently, Eggcode was updated on November 1, 2026 and Air on November 6, 2026.

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