# Pollen Buddy vs AllerAid+

The clearest difference is monetization model: AllerAid+ at freemium against Pollen Buddy's subscription. AllerAid+ also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Pollen Buddy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pollen Buddy sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and AllerAid+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pollen Buddy against 5.0 for AllerAid+. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Pollen Buddy ships an update every 5 days, AllerAid+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pollen Buddy | AllerAid+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollen-buddy-allergy-tracker/id6463696374/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alleraid-plus/id6478667857/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 8 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naturally Inviting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659881766) | [Trutek Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078723655) |

## What reviewers say

### Pollen Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollen-buddy-allergy-tracker/id6463696374)

Track your allergy symptoms and receive daily pollen forecasts. Understand your allergy patterns with trend analysis and integrate your data with Apple Health. Get personalized health tips based on local conditions.

**Highlights:** Daily pollen forecasts for trees, grass, and weeds, Symptom journal with 12 trackable symptoms, Trend analysis with heatmaps and charts, Apple Health integration, Home screen widgets, Siri Shortcuts for hands-free use

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Family Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


### AllerAid+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alleraid-plus/id6478667857)

Monitor air quality, pollen levels, and pollution to understand your environment. Track daily symptoms and set medication reminders to manage your well-being. Receive personalized alerts and manage family profiles for comprehensive environmental awareness.

**Highlights:** Real-time air quality index monitoring, Daily and weekly pollen forecasts, Symptom diary and pattern analysis, Medication and routine reminders, Personalized environmental alerts, Family profiles for multiple users, Daily AllerAid Score for wellness trends

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AllerAid Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| AllerAid Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pollen Buddy free?

Pollen Buddy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AllerAid+ free?

AllerAid+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pollen Buddy or AllerAid+?

Pollen Buddy and AllerAid+ are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Pollen Buddy or AllerAid+ have ads?

AllerAid+ shows ads; Pollen Buddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pollen Buddy or AllerAid+?

Pollen Buddy ships an update every 5 days, and AllerAid+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Pollen Buddy was updated on November 3, 2026 and AllerAid+ on November 4, 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.*