# WeatherFX vs Allergy Pollen Count

The clearest difference is price: Allergy Pollen Count at Free against WeatherFX's $0.99. Allergy Pollen Count also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). WeatherFX's advantage is chart position (#93 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Allergy Pollen Count is free to download; WeatherFX costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Allergy Pollen Count holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Allergy Pollen Count has 247 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of WeatherFX's written reviews are positive against 35% of Allergy Pollen Count's.

WeatherFX ships an update every 3 months, Allergy Pollen Count every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherFX | Allergy Pollen Count |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherfx/id539498084/reviews) | **[3.9 (247 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allergy-pollen-count/id903685327/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **247** |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | **35.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#93** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Antikytherus](https://appshunter.io/developer/539353630) | [Ghassan Safadi](https://appshunter.io/developer/903685330) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherFX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherfx/id539498084)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides current international weather conditions and up to 5-day forecasts. It estimates heat stress indicators like wet bulb and WBGT temperatures, offering guidance on fluid intake and work/rest ratios for outdoor activities. It supports multiple languages and units of measurement.

**Highlights:** Current international weather conditions, 5-day forecast data, GPS-based weather station identification, Wet bulb and WBGT temperature estimation, Work/rest ratio and fluid intake guidance, Manual and random weather estimations, Temperature and pressure unit conversion

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Allergy Pollen Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allergy-pollen-count/id903685327)

Get real-time pollen and mold counts from certified air sampling. Access educational videos on allergies from a board-certified allergist. Stay informed about environmental factors affecting your health.

**Highlights:** Real-time pollen and mold counts, Certified air sampling data, National Allergy Bureau data, Allergy educational videos, Board-certified allergist content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for planning outdoor activities
- 👍 Provides mold counts
- 👍 Accurate allergen information
- 👍 Useful for knowing pollen levels
- 👍 Informative and helpful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Outdated information
- 😞 No current data
- 😞 App is dead/not updated
- 😞 Data from 2018/2019
- 😞 Closest count is far away

**Reported bugs**

- App not updating
- Data is outdated
- App doesn't open
- App preview doesn't match actual app
- Missing tabs

**Requested features**

- Current pollen/allergy data
- Feature to set user's location
- More detailed pollen breakdown (specific trees/grasses)
- Messaging system to contact doctor/CNP
- Ability to adjust screen settings (word colors)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherFX free?

WeatherFX costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Allergy Pollen Count free?

Allergy Pollen Count is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WeatherFX or Allergy Pollen Count?

Allergy Pollen Count is rated higher. WeatherFX averages 2.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Allergy Pollen Count averages 3.9 from 247 ratings.

### Do WeatherFX or Allergy Pollen Count have ads?

Neither WeatherFX nor Allergy Pollen Count shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherFX or Allergy Pollen Count?

WeatherFX ships an update every 3 months, and Allergy Pollen Count every 4 days. Most recently, WeatherFX was updated on October 29, 2026 and Allergy Pollen Count on October 30, 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.*