atmo vs AirQualityMeter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
atmo
This app provides real-time atmospheric data, including PM 2.5, yellow dust, and pollen levels. Easily view conditions near you or registered stations, with a reminder function to stay informed.
- Real-time air quality data
- PM 2.5, yellow dust, pollen tracking
- Nearby measurement station display
- Register favorite measurement stations
- Daily reminder function
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PM 2.5, yellow dust, pollen, pollution of the atmosphere which is becoming a topic of something recently. . . . "atmo" is an app that you can see at a glance the situation of the atmosphere you care about. 【Air data at any time quickly】 Quickly display the data of the measurement station near you with one touch. 【You can register a measurement station near you. 】 You can refer to the atmospheric observation data anytime and anywhere without registering the measuring station without having to do complicated browser operations. 【Compatible with PM 2.5】 You can narrow down the measurement stations that measure PM 2.5 in the atmosphere and register them. 【Reminder function】 You can remind you to check the application periodically every day. You can check before going out at home with children. ※ Internet communication is required to display measurement data.
AirQualityMeter
This app provides real-time air quality measurements and forecasts up to 24 hours in advance. It helps users manage their physical condition and prepare for allergies by notifying them of pollutants like PM2.5 and PM10. Location services enable automatic weather data acquisition for your current area.
- Real-time air pollutant notifications (PM2.5, PM10)
- 24-hour air pollution level forecast
- Global coverage
- Automatic location-based weather data
- Allergy countermeasure information
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We will inform you of the measurement of the air environment (air pollution) and the forecast up to 24 hours ahead. Please use it for daily physical condition management and allergy countermeasures. (If you enable location information, the weather information for your current location will be obtained automatically.) -Notify air pollutants such as PM2.5 and PM10 in real time! -You can check the air pollution level forecast up to 24 days later. -Can be used all over the world! You can use it in the same way outside your country of residence -Acquire real-time weather data from OpenWeatherMap
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: atmo at none against AirQualityMeter's shown. atmo also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
atmo ships an update every 3 weeks, AirQualityMeter every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | atmo | AirQualityMeter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.1% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | iClipReader project. | Yuta Endo |
Customer experience
atmo
AirQualityMeter
In-app purchases
atmo
No in-app purchases
AirQualityMeter
No in-app purchases
