Comparison

OpenAir vs Coolhouse

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

Head to head
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.

About

Coolhouse

Features
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Coolhouse — should you open the windows? During hot weather, the right move isn't always obvious: opening at the wrong time heats your home up. Coolhouse tells you whether to open or close your windows right now — and when — to keep the inside cool, without air conditioning. The app compares your city's outdoor temperature with your indoor temperature in real time, and applies rules drawn from scientific studies. Nothing is made up. What Coolhouse does: • A clear verdict at a glance: OPEN, CLOSE or airing possible • The right window to ventilate, hour by hour • Tropical night warning (overnight low ≥ 20 °C / 68 °F) • Estimated indoor temperature, adjustable to how it actually feels • Next action to plan ahead (“remember to close before noon”) • Automatic location or manual city search — your last place is remembered Science-based advice: Every rule is sourced and viewable in the app — including the WHO and building thermal-comfort standards (EN 16798-1, ASHRAE 55, CIBSE). Your privacy: No account, no ads. Your location is used only to fetch local weather and is never shared. — Thermal-comfort guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency, call your local emergency number.

Screenshots

OpenAir4 screens
Coolhouse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Coolhouse at none against OpenAir's 3. Coolhouse also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Coolhouse asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenAir ships an update every 4 days, Coolhouse weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
OpenAir versus Coolhouse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenAirCoolhouse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmart Post App, LLCArnaud Allouis

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OpenAir

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
None

Coolhouse

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenAir free?
OpenAir is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Coolhouse free?
Coolhouse is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do OpenAir or Coolhouse have ads?
Neither OpenAir nor Coolhouse shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenAir or Coolhouse?
OpenAir ships an update every 4 days, and Coolhouse weekly. Most recently, OpenAir was updated on October 16, 2026 and Coolhouse on October 12, 2026.

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