Air Matters vs Mote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Mote
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Mote is an elegant air quality visualization app. It helps you understand the air around you in a more natural and intuitive way. From AQI and key pollutants to hourly trends and health recommendations, Mote presents air quality data clearly so you can quickly decide whether it is a good time to go outside, exercise, commute, or travel. You can also explore nearby and global air quality through the map view, giving you a broader perspective on how the air changes around the world. Mote does more than show data. It turns air quality into a visible, everyday reminder you can actually feel. Key Features: * Check the AQI and air quality level for your current location * View key pollutant data, including PM2.5, PM10, ozone, and nitrogen dioxide * See air quality trends for the past and next 24 hours * Get health suggestions for outdoor activities, sensitive groups, ventilation, and mask use * Explore global air quality through the map view * Understand the air around you through a clean, immersive, visual experience Mote makes air quality more than just a number.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Air Matters at Free against Mote's $1.99. Air Matters also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Mote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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
Air Matters is free to download; Mote costs $1.99 up front. Air Matters sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Mote asks for nothing beyond the download.
Air Matters ships an update monthly, Mote every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Air Matters | Mote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 49.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Air Matters Network Pty Ltd | Nomofly |
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
Mote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Air Matters
- Air Matters Premium$4.991 Year
Mote
No in-app purchases







