# EPA AIRNow vs BendAIR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BendAIR at 100% against EPA AIRNow's 27%. BendAIR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and iOS requirement (12.2 vs 15.1). EPA AIRNow's advantage is ratings volume (578 vs 5) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BendAIR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EPA AIRNow has 578 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of EPA AIRNow's written reviews are positive against 100% of BendAIR's.

## The numbers

| Metric | EPA AIRNow | BendAIR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (578 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epa-airnow/id467653238/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bendair/id1476948815/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **578** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#199** | — |
| Size | 40 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/466052690) | [2Toad, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105187537) |

## What reviewers say

### EPA AIRNow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epa-airnow/id467653238)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Access real-time and forecasted air quality data for your local area and any other location. Plan your day and protect your health by understanding current air conditions.

**Highlights:** Current air quality information, Forecasted air quality, Local AQI display, Multiple area storage, Health protection planning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Helpful for tracking air quality
- 👍 Accurate information
- 👍 Useful for asthmatic users
- 👍 Assists with healthy living

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not updating in real-time
- 🐛 Inconsistent data across screens
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Inaccurate readings
- 🐛 Incomplete coverage of locations

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when accessing details
- Locations not showing up
- Data not updating consistently
- Incompatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Add notification alerts for poor air quality
- Improve map functionality and coverage
- Allow customization of locations and settings
- Provide more detailed air quality data
- Increase update frequency


### BendAIR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bendair/id1476948815)

Monitor local air quality in Bend, Oregon, with real-time AQI readings. Stay informed about air conditions directly on your iPhone and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Real-time AQI readings, Local air quality data, iPhone and Apple Watch support, Curated air quality information, Preparedness for air conditions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EPA AIRNow free?

EPA AIRNow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BendAIR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EPA AIRNow or BendAIR?

BendAIR is rated higher. EPA AIRNow averages 3.2 out of 5 from 578 ratings, while BendAIR averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do EPA AIRNow or BendAIR have ads?

Neither EPA AIRNow nor BendAIR shows ads.

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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.*