Comparison

Smog Report vs Smog Detect

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

Head to head
About

Smog Report

Monitor global air quality with real-time AQI data and forecasts. The app uses on-device AI for plain-English assessments and personalized tips, with visual cues reflecting current conditions. It offers extensive language support and privacy-focused processing.

Highlights
  • Real-time AQI for current location
  • On-device AI for daily assessments and tips
  • 5-day pollutant forecast
  • Live Activity alerts
  • Historical trend charts
  • Widgets for Home/Lock Screen
  • Apple Watch app
Features
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Check your air quality at a glance - anywhere in the world. Smog Report shows real-time AQI data from the EPA AirNow and OpenAQ networks with a design that reflects current conditions — colors, gradients, and atmospheric effects shift based on air quality levels and time of day. FEATURES • Real-time AQI for your location with automatic refresh • On-device AI summaries — plain-English daily assessment plus tailored tips • Forecast outlook commentary when upcoming days warrant attention • Live Activity alerts when air quality changes category • 5-day pollutant forecast with smart expansion for multi-pollutant days • 12-month historical trend chart • Siri shortcuts and saved-location entities • Control Center tile and Action Button shortcut • Apple Watch app with standalone support • Home Screen, Lock Screen, and Control Center widgets • Three panel styles: Glass, Frosted, and Material • Full Light and Dark Mode support • Comprehensive VoiceOver and Dynamic Type accessibility 22 LANGUAGES Available in English (US/UK/Australia), Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France/Canada), German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Spain/Latin America/US), Swedish, and Chinese (Simplified/Traditional). PRIVACY All AI inference runs on-device using Apple Intelligence. No air quality summaries, queries, or personal data are sent to any server beyond the air-quality API request itself. DATA Air quality data is provided by the U.S. EPA AirNow, Singapore NEA, or OpenAQ (a nonprofit aggregator of reference monitors). Air quality values, forecasts, and health messages come directly from official monitoring stations near your location.

About

Smog Detect

Features
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SmogDetect vám ukáže, jaký vzduch právě dýcháte. Aktuální data z více než 300 měřicích stanic v Česku, na Slovensku a v Polsku máte vždy po ruce – přehledně, barevně a bez registrace. NEJBLIŽŠÍ STANICE Aplikace sama najde stanici nejblíž vám a ukáže index kvality ovzduší i všechny naměřené hodnoty: PM2,5, PM10, NO₂, O₃, SO₂ a CO. ZELENÁ, ŽLUTÁ, NEBO ČERVENÁ? Každá hodnota má jasné barevné hodnocení podle metodiky Českého hydrometeorologického ústavu. Na první pohled poznáte, jestli je ovzduší v pořádku. MAPA STANIC Všechny stanice na jedné mapě, obarvené podle indexu kvality ovzduší. Klepnutím otevřete podrobnosti a graf. UPOZORNĚNÍ Dáme vám vědět, když se ovzduší u vás nebo u oblíbených stanic zhorší. Sami si vyberete, od jakého stupně chcete upozorňovat. WIDGETY Kvalita ovzduší na ploše i na zamčené obrazovce – pro nejbližší nebo vybranou stanici. DALŠÍ FUNKCE • Graf vývoje za posledních 12 hodin • Oblíbené stanice na jednom místě • Seznam stanic s indexem, řazení podle vzdálenosti nebo abecedy • Rozhraní navržené i pro iPad • Česky, slovensky a polsky ZDROJE DAT Data poskytují Český hydrometeorologický ústav (ČHMÚ), Slovenský hydrometeorologický ústav (SHMÚ) a Główny Inspektorat Ochrony Środowiska (GIOŚ), slovenská a polská data prostřednictvím Evropské agentury pro životní prostředí (EEA). Index kvality ovzduší pro slovenské a polské stanice počítá SmogDetect podle metodiky ČHMÚ. Jde o operativní, neověřená data, která mají informativní charakter. Bez reklam, bez registrace, bez sledování.

Screenshots

Smog Report4 screens
Smog Detect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smog Detect at none against Smog Report's 4. Smog Detect also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Smog Report sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Smog Detect asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Smog Report ships an update weekly, Smog Detect every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Smog Report versus Smog Detect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmog ReportSmog Detect
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.426.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmbay, LLCANTONIN PAVLIK

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Smog Report

One-time4
  • Fresh Air$0.99
  • Clear Skies$2.99
  • Perfect Day$4.99
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  • Clean Air Hero$9.99
None

Smog Detect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Smog Report free?
Smog Report is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smog Detect free?
Smog Detect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Smog Report or Smog Detect have ads?
Smog Report shows ads; Smog Detect does not.
Which is updated more often, Smog Report or Smog Detect?
Smog Report ships an update weekly, and Smog Detect every 2 weeks. Most recently, Smog Report was updated on November 1, 2026 and Smog Detect on October 28, 2026.

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