Comparison

PollenPulse vs PollenIQ

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

Head to head
About

PollenPulse

Features
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Know what's in the air before you step outside. PollenPulse gives you real-time pollen forecasts for your exact location – powered by Google's Pollen API. Whether you suffer from tree, grass, or weed allergies, PollenPulse keeps you one step ahead. Features: • Real-time pollen index for your location • 3 pollen categories: Trees, Grasses, Weeds • Personal index based on your allergens • Daily recommendation based on current levels • Interactive pollen heatmap (Premium) • 5-day forecast (Premium) • Morning briefing via push notification (Premium) • Season calendar showing which species bloom when • Available in English and German Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PollenIQ

Features
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PollenIQ helps you understand your seasonal allergies by connecting your symptoms to real local pollen forecasts. FEATURES: - Five-day pollen forecast for your location (tree, grass, weed) - Daily symptom logging with severity tracking - History charts to spot your personal patterns - Color-coded calendar to identify your worst days - Personal risk score based on your triggers and recent symptoms - Export a symptom summary to keep for your own records PollenIQ is designed for people who want to: - Track how their symptoms change with pollen levels - Understand which pollen types affect them most - Build a symptom history to review over time - Plan outdoor activities around local pollen forecasts Your symptom logs stay on your device. We do not sell or share your health data. PollenIQ is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for health decisions.

Screenshots

PollenPulse3 screens
PollenIQ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PollenIQ at none against PollenPulse's 2. PollenIQ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). PollenPulse's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. PollenPulse sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. PollenIQ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PollenPulse ships an update every 5 days, PollenIQ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
PollenPulse versus PollenIQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPollenPulsePollenIQ
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.213.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLucas EdelmannRohit Nathany

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PollenPulse

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pollen Pulse Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
None

PollenIQ

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PollenPulse free?
PollenPulse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PollenIQ free?
PollenIQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PollenPulse or PollenIQ have ads?
Neither PollenPulse nor PollenIQ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PollenPulse or PollenIQ?
PollenPulse ships an update every 5 days, and PollenIQ every 2 months. Most recently, PollenPulse was updated on September 6, 2026 and PollenIQ on September 11, 2026.

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