# Air Matters vs 彩云天气Pro

The clearest difference is price: Air Matters at Free against 彩云天气Pro's $14.99. Air Matters also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (2.5K vs 232). 彩云天气Pro's advantage is chart position (#39 vs unranked). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Air Matters is free to download; 彩云天气Pro costs $14.99 up front. Air Matters sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and 彩云天气Pro sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Air Matters holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air Matters has 2.5K ratings behind it against 232, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Air Matters's written reviews are positive against 45% of 彩云天气Pro's.

Air Matters ships an update monthly, 彩云天气Pro fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Air Matters | 彩云天气Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-matters/id477700080/reviews)** | [2.7 (232 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro/id1067198688/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 232 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 45.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#39** |
| Size | 153 MB | 188 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Air Matters Network Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/477700083) | [Beijing ColorfulClouds Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019385517) |

## What reviewers say

### Air Matters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-matters/id477700080)

Access real-time global air quality data for over 180 countries, including pollen forecasts for the US and Europe. Receive pollution and pollen alerts, and customize air quality standards. Integrates with smart air monitors and purifiers for indoor air quality insights and control.

**Highlights:** Real-time global air quality data, Pollen data & forecast (US/Europe), Customizable air quality standards, Pollution & pollen alerts, Desktop icon air quality index, Apple Watch complications, Smart air monitor/purifier integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Air Matters Premium | $4.99 | per year |
| Remove ADs | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient for checking air quality
- 📊 Detailed air quality data
- 🌍 Worldwide coverage
- 🔌 Integration with air purifiers
- ⌚️ Apple Watch support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Inaccurate or misleading data
- 🔌 Connectivity problems with air purifiers
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🗺️ Limited location coverage

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Saved locations not persisting
- Incorrect air quality index readings
- Sync issues with air purifiers
- Unreliable widget updates

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Historical air quality data
- Customizable data sources
- Improved Apple Watch complications
- Pollen count tracking


### 彩云天气Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro/id1067198688)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get hyper-local weather forecasts with street-level accuracy, including minute-by-minute rain predictions and air quality monitoring. Track weather patterns with real-time satellite imagery and detailed maps. Receive exclusive rain notifications and enjoy an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Exclusive rain notifications, Ad-free experience, Minute-to-minute rainfall forecast, Street-level accuracy, China rainfall map, China air pollution map, Real-time satellite imagery

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SVIP auto-renew annually | $0.99 | per month |
| SVIP auto-renew annually | $1.49 | per month |
| SVIP auto-renew quarterly | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| SVIP auto-renew yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| SVIP auto-renew annually | $12.99 | per year |
| SVIP auto-renew annually | $13.99 | per year |
| 50 Conversations | $0.99 | one-time |
| 150 Conversations | $2.99 | one-time |
| Quarterly SVIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Days SVIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250 Conversations | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Conversations | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1-Year SVIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| 575 Days SVIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| 545 Days SVIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| Annual Special SVIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| 1125 Days SVIP | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3-Year SVIP | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 🚀 Accurate weather forecasts
- 💡 Useful weather radar feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Aggressive advertising even for paid users
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Overpriced subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Persistent 'update required' notifications on latest version
- Lockscreen widget not working after updates
- Inaccurate location detection

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Customizable weather widget for iOS
- AQI data in multiple standards
- Global weather map support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Air Matters free?

Air Matters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 彩云天气Pro free?

彩云天气Pro costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Air Matters or 彩云天气Pro?

Air Matters is rated higher. Air Matters averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while 彩云天气Pro averages 2.7 from 232 ratings.

### Do Air Matters or 彩云天气Pro have ads?

Both Air Matters and 彩云天气Pro show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Air Matters or 彩云天气Pro?

Air Matters ships an update monthly, and 彩云天气Pro fortnightly. Most recently, Air Matters was updated on October 24, 2026 and 彩云天气Pro on October 24, 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.*