# Fongool vs AIR

The clearest difference is ads: Fongool at none against AIR's shown. Fongool also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and review sentiment (29% vs 20%). AIR's advantage is rating (2.4 vs 2.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

AIR holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 72 and 47 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Fongool's written reviews are positive against 20% of AIR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fongool ships an update every 6 weeks, AIR every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fongool | AIR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fongool/id6466035647/reviews) | **[2.4 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-look/id6683302989/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 47 |
| Positive reviews | **28.9% of reviews** | 20.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 16 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +4 | 9+ |
| Developer | [shenzhen cooingdv technology co.,ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1255741645) | [志强 童](https://appshunter.io/developer/1214909933) |

## What reviewers say

### Fongool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fongool/id6466035647)

This application displays live macro lens images from an ear-scoop device on your mobile phone. You can capture photos and record videos of the live view, and then manipulate the saved images from various angles.

**Highlights:** Live macro lens image display, Wireless WiFi connection, Photo capture, Video recording, Image manipulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### AIR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-look/id6683302989)

View real-time video data from an endoscope camera directly on your mobile device. This application connects to your endoscope to provide live visual feedback.

**Highlights:** Real-time video viewing, Endoscope camera connection, Live visual feedback

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good camera quality
- 👍 Easy to connect
- 👍 Works as intended

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unstable connection
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 💩 Intrusive ads
- 🔒 Privacy concerns
- 🤯 Requires frequent reinstallation

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent disconnections
- Camera not working after initial use
- Incompatible with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Improve connection stability
- Reduce battery drain
- Remove intrusive ads
- Improve privacy protections


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fongool free?

Fongool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AIR free?

AIR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Fongool or AIR?

AIR is rated higher. Fongool averages 2.1 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while AIR averages 2.4 from 47 ratings.

### Do Fongool or AIR have ads?

AIR shows ads; Fongool does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fongool or AIR?

Fongool ships an update every 6 weeks, and AIR every 4 weeks. Most recently, Fongool was updated on August 25, 2026 and AIR on September 25, 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.*