Comparison

OpenWindow vs OpenAir

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

Head to head
About

OpenWindow

This app provides clear, practical recommendations on whether to open windows or go outside based on local weather and air quality. It simplifies complex data into easy-to-understand guidance for everyday decisions.

Highlights
  • Window opening recommendations
  • Outdoor activity guidance
  • Hourly weather outlooks
  • Air quality data integration
  • Current and manual location search
  • Customizable units
  • Light and dark mode
Features
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OpenWindow helps you decide when the air outside is worth letting in. Check whether it is a good time to open your windows or go outside using local weather and air-quality conditions. OpenWindow combines temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind, visibility, UV, and air-quality data into clear, practical recommendations. Instead of making you interpret every weather metric yourself, OpenWindow gives you simple guidance for two everyday questions: - Is it a good time to open the windows? - Is it a good time to go outside? Features: - Current recommendations for windows and outdoor activity - Hourly outlooks so you can plan around better conditions - Weather and air-quality data powered by Open-Meteo - Current-location lookup with optional location permission - Manual location search if you prefer not to use device location - Saved default location for quick checks - Unit preferences for temperature, wind, visibility, and more - Light and dark mode support - No account required OpenWindow is built for quick, low-friction decisions: checking the room before opening a window, planning a walk, timing errands, or seeing whether air quality makes staying inside the better call. Location access is optional and used only to fetch local weather and air-quality data. You can always search for a location manually instead.

About

OpenAir

This app helps you decide the optimal time to open your windows for fresh air. It compares indoor comfort with outdoor weather conditions like temperature, dew point, humidity, rain, and wind to provide simple recommendations.

Highlights
  • Window opening recommendations
  • Indoor vs. outdoor condition comparison
  • Humidity and dew point monitoring
  • Rain and wind alerts
  • Simple open/close guidance
  • Fresh air optimization
Features
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OpenAir helps you decide when to open or close your windows using outdoor weather and your comfort settings. It checks outdoor temperature, dew point, rain, and wind, then gives you a clear recommendation. Explore up to 10 days of hourly temperature and dew point charts, with your comfort limits and window guidance shown alongside them. Use OpenAir to: * See a simple open or close recommendation * Find upcoming periods when outdoor conditions suit your preferences * Check temperature and dew point trends before opening your windows * Avoid rain, strong wind, and humid outdoor air * Get alerts when the recommendation changes * Check your status with iPhone widgets and Apple Watch Set your preferred outdoor temperature range, maximum dew point, and wind limits to tailor the guidance. OpenAir uses outdoor conditions only. It does not measure indoor temperature, indoor humidity, or air quality. Alerts and background updates are best-effort and may be delayed by iOS.

Screenshots

OpenWindow4 screens
OpenAir4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenWindow at none against OpenAir's 3. OpenWindow also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). OpenAir's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. OpenAir sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. OpenWindow asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenWindow holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenAir has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenWindow ships an update every 3 days, OpenAir every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OpenWindow versus OpenAir: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenWindowOpenAir
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSouth Bay Compute, LLCSmart Post App, LLC

Customer experience

OpenWindow

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

OpenAir

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

OpenWindow

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

OpenAir

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is OpenWindow free?
OpenWindow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenAir free?
OpenAir is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OpenWindow or OpenAir?
OpenWindow is rated higher. OpenWindow averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while OpenAir averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do OpenWindow or OpenAir have ads?
Neither OpenWindow nor OpenAir shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenWindow or OpenAir?
OpenWindow ships an update every 3 days, and OpenAir every 4 days. Most recently, OpenWindow was updated on October 26, 2026 and OpenAir on October 26, 2026.

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