Comparison

Air Matters vs AQI

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

Head to head
About

Air Matters

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
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Realtime broadcasting air quality information for more than 180 countries. - Show air quality information for your current location. - Show pollen data & forecast for United States and Europe. - Air quality standard switching among US, China, UK and India standards. - Provide pollution & pollen alerts. - Show realtime air quality index on desktop icon. - Available on Apple Watch with Complications. Check out realtime air quality right on your wrist. - Provide iMessage Extension: share air quality information right in a conversation. - Connect with your Laser Egg air monitor, know about indoor air quality in your house. - Connect with your Philips Smart Air Purifier to check realtime indoor air quality and control your purifier from anywhere. - Connect with your Philips GoPure car air purifier. Privacy Policy: https://air-matters.com/app/en/privacy_policy.html Terms of Use: https://air-matters.com/app/en/terms_of_use.html

About

AQI

This app provides real-time air quality index and weather data from local monitoring stations. It alerts you to air quality levels and helps you plan outdoor activities. Track pollutants like PM2.5 and CO for healthier living.

Highlights
  • Real-time and historic air quality data
  • Global AQI map with 10,500+ stations
  • Air quality monitor dashboard
  • On-the-go AQI widget
  • Health advice based on AQI
  • Live world air quality ranking
Features
Currently charting
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AQI Air Quality app provides you with the most accurate and real-time air quality index, weather & open fire data from the nearest ambient air quality monitoring stations. It will alert you to how good or harmful air you are breathing. Keep track of ambient air pollutants PM2.5, PM10, CO, NO2, SO2, ozone, etc and plan your outdoor activities with the help of the AQI app. As you know air pollution is the invisible killer, the more we ignore it, the more we will suffer. Get the latest AQI app to breathe clean and live better. Amazing features of AQI mobile application: - Real-time & Historic Air Quality: Turn on your mobile phone GPS and know the current air pollution level of your location, city, state & country and take precautions accordingly. Get access to the ambient air quality data with many parameters like PM1, PM2.5, PM10, CO, SO2, NO2, noise, temperature, humidity, etc. With smart location services, you will see the AQI air quality data from the nearest monitor every time you open the app. Also, AQI Air Quality mobile application allows you to check the weather conditions all around the world. - AQI Map (World's Largest Coverage): Over 10,500+ air pollution monitoring stations in 109+ across the globe, Whether you are in India, the United States, China or Australia, Canada or anywhere in Europe, we have got you covered. You can easily access the air quality data of your location with a single click! - AQI Monitor Dashboard: Get your Prana Air - air quality monitor connected to AQI cloud server through easy and seamless WiFi/GSM SIM connectivity. Access your data remotely from the AQI app and download the air quality data anytime whenever you require it with detailed graphical representations. 1. Prana Air (monitor) - https://www.pranaair.com/air-quality-monitor/ 2. AQI (data) - https://www.aqi.in Both are the two verticals under the same company - Purelogic Labs - AQI Widget: The AQI widget tells you the real-time air quality of your selected location, city & state to view AQI information on the go. - Health Advice: According to the AQI data, get the AQI health tips and start taking precautions for your health. As per WHO report, 7 million people die every year due to air pollution, 4 million by outdoor and 3 million by indoor pollution. - Live World Air Quality Ranking: Understand the live ranking of your city & country's air pollution level among the thousands of cities in the world. AQI - Know the quality of air you breathe! Visit www.aqi.in and know more information about the air pollution level. Follow Us: Website: https://www.aqi.in/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aqiindia Twitter: https://twitter.com/AQI_India Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aqiindia/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aqi.in

Screenshots

Air Matters4 screens
AQI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Air Matters at 4.6 against AQI's 3.4. Air Matters also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 16) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). AQI's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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. Air Matters sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. AQI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Air Matters holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Air Matters has 2.5K ratings behind it against 16, 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 42% of AQI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Air Matters ships an update monthly, AQI weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Air Matters versus AQI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAir MattersAQI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.5K ratings) — better3.4 (16 ratings)
Positive reviews49.9% of reviews — better41.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2.5K — better16
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank—#90 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB208 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAir Matters Network Pty LtdPurelogic Labs India Private Limited

Customer experience

Air Matters

All ratings2,527 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews421 reviews
Positive49.9%
Neutral14.5%
Negative35.6%

AQI

All ratings16 ratings
Positive56.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive41.9%
Neutral9.7%
Negative48.4%

Bugs and requests

Air Matters

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

AQI

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Air Matters

Subscriptions1
  • Air Matters Premium$4.991 Year
None

AQI

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Air Matters free?
Air Matters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AQI free?
AQI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Air Matters or AQI?
Air Matters is rated higher. Air Matters averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while AQI averages 3.4 from 16 ratings.
Do Air Matters or AQI have ads?
Air Matters shows ads; AQI does not.
Which is updated more often, Air Matters or AQI?
Air Matters ships an update monthly, and AQI weekly. Most recently, Air Matters was updated on November 6, 2026 and AQI on November 6, 2026.

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