Comparison

Air Matters vs Saikawa Lab

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

Saikawa Lab

Features
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Saikawa Lab — People Centered. Earth Focused. Stay connected with the Saikawa Environmental Research Lab at Emory University. The Saikawa Lab app brings together real-time environmental data, research updates, and lab events in one place, helping users explore and engage with cutting-edge work on air quality, soil contamination, and climate solutions. The lab investigates the sources and impacts of air and soil pollutants and collaborates with communities, policymakers, and scientists to develop science-based solutions for environmental challenges. Key Features Real-Time Air Quality Data Access up-to-date air quality measurements collected from monitoring sensors to better understand environmental conditions in your community. Lab Events Calendar Stay informed about upcoming events, seminars, and outreach programs hosted by the Saikawa Lab. Research Updates Explore ongoing research projects focused on air pollution, soil contamination, climate-smart agriculture, and environmental policy. Community Engagement Learn about initiatives such as SoilSHOP events, where community members can test their soil for lead and gain access to environmental health resources. Connect with the Lab Easily reach out and stay informed about the latest activities, publications, and opportunities from the Saikawa Lab.

Screenshots

Air Matters4 screens
Saikawa Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Saikawa Lab at none against Air Matters's 1. Saikawa Lab also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). Air Matters's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. Saikawa Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Air Matters versus Saikawa Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAir MattersSaikawa Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews49.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.5K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size153 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAir Matters Network Pty LtdYuanhuizi Wen

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

Saikawa Lab

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Air Matters

Subscriptions1
  • Air Matters Premium$4.991 Year
None

Saikawa Lab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Air Matters free?
Air Matters is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Saikawa Lab free?
Saikawa Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Air Matters or Saikawa Lab have ads?
Air Matters shows ads; Saikawa Lab does not.

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