# EPA AIRNow vs Ragweed

The clearest difference is price: EPA AIRNow at Free against Ragweed's $1.99. EPA AIRNow also leads on chart position (#134 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

EPA AIRNow is free to download; Ragweed costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | EPA AIRNow | Ragweed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[3.2 (579 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epa-airnow/id467653238/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **579** | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#134** | — |
| Size | 40 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)](https://appshunter.io/developer/466052690) | [DAVID SZENTESI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774209791) |

## What reviewers say

### EPA AIRNow

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

**Currently charting:** #134 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


### Ragweed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ragweed/id6774209789)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EPA AIRNow free?

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

### Is Ragweed free?

Ragweed costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do EPA AIRNow or Ragweed have ads?

Neither EPA AIRNow nor Ragweed 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.*