Comparison

atmo vs DustMap

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time air quality data
  • PM 2.5, yellow dust, pollen tracking
  • Nearby measurement station display
  • Register favorite measurement stations
  • Daily reminder function
Features
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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.

About

DustMap

Features
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空気の「見えない脅威」を見える化 このアプリは、PM2.5・オゾン・黄砂・花粉の情報を地図上にヒートマップ形式でわかりやすく表示します。 「今日は外出しても大丈夫?」 「子どもや高齢者の健康が心配…」 そんな不安を、このアプリがサポートします。 主な機能 ・リアルタイムの空気情報を地図上で確認  地域ごとの大気の状態がひと目でわかります ・ヒートマップ表示で直感的に理解  色の変化で、どのエリアに注意が必要か一目瞭然 ・PM2.5・オゾン・黄砂・花粉に対応  季節や天候に応じた変化を追えます こんな方におすすめ ・アレルギーや喘息に悩む方 ・小さなお子様や高齢の家族を守りたい方 ・屋外での運動や仕事をする方 ・健康意識の高い方 見えない空気の質を、もっと身近に、もっとわかりやすく。 このアプリで、毎日の暮らしを少し安心にしませんか? 出典:気象庁ホームページ (https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/index.html) 本アプリケーションの一部のデータ( 天気の予測及び天気図、雨雲、風のデータ、注意報・警報情報)は、気象庁ホームページ(https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/index.html)より、公開されている情報を元に作成されております。 なお、気象庁のデータ利用および、コンテンツ利用については、気象庁より示されている利用規約とルール(https://www.jma.go.jp/jma/kishou/info/coment.html)を遵守しており、出典の記載方法についてもこれを遵守しております。

Screenshots

atmo1 screens
DustMap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: atmo at none against DustMap's 4. atmo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, 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. DustMap sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. atmo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

atmo ships an update every 3 weeks, DustMap every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
atmo versus DustMap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteratmoDustMap
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.515 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiClipReader project.hidehiko aihara

In-app purchases

None

atmo

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

DustMap

One-time4
  • Coffee (Regular)$0.49
  • Coffee (Large)$1.99
  • システム改善応援費$1.99
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  • Cake Set$5.99

Questions

Is atmo free?
atmo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DustMap free?
DustMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do atmo or DustMap have ads?
DustMap shows ads; atmo does not.
Which is updated more often, atmo or DustMap?
atmo ships an update every 3 weeks, and DustMap every 5 months. Most recently, atmo was updated on October 10, 2026 and DustMap on October 8, 2026.

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