# Melbourne Pollen Count vs Pollen Wise

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pollen Wise at weekly against Melbourne Pollen Count's every 5 weeks. Pollen Wise also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 23) and chart position (#167 vs unranked). Melbourne Pollen Count's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 44%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Melbourne Pollen Count sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Pollen Wise sells 4 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 — 4.5 for Melbourne Pollen Count against 4.5 for Pollen Wise. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pollen Wise has 1.1K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Melbourne Pollen Count's written reviews are positive against 44% of Pollen Wise's.

Melbourne Pollen Count ships an update every 5 weeks, Pollen Wise weekly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Melbourne Pollen Count | Pollen Wise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melbourne-pollen-count/id707461899/reviews) | [4.5 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollen-wise/id1474856970/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **58.6% of reviews** | 44.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#167** |
| Size | 30 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AirHealth Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1729102431) | [Pollen Sense](https://appshunter.io/developer/1474856969) |

## What reviewers say

### Melbourne Pollen Count

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melbourne-pollen-count/id707461899)

This app provides Victorians with real-time pollen forecasts and tracks hay fever symptoms. It offers proactive notifications for high grass pollen levels and includes a unique thunderstorm asthma forecast system developed with health authorities. Users can also contribute to vital research on pollen's health impacts.

**Highlights:** Accurate pollen forecasts, Hay fever symptom tracking, Proactive pollen notifications, Thunderstorm asthma forecasts, Contribute to health research, Allergy management tools

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $3.49 | per month |
| 1 Year Subscription | $19.49 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for allergies
- 👍 Useful for asthma
- 👍 Provides peace of mind
- 👍 Great for planning
- 👍 Accurate information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Ad-ridden bloatware
- 👎 Ruined by pretty pictures
- 👎 Confusing new interface
- 👎 Too difficult to navigate
- 👎 Obnoxious ads

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot migrate from airrater
- Old password/ID won't login
- Buttons missing to complete profile setup
- App stuck at newsletter screen
- Profile creation system bugged

**Requested features**

- Include funding for free app
- Monitor data centers in Melbourne
- Alerts stay longer on screen
- Include iOS Shortcuts integration
- Forecast pollen for rest of week


### Pollen Wise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pollen-wise/id1474856970)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides real-time pollen counts and hourly allergen reports using data from a network of advanced sensors. Users can customize the app to focus on their specific allergens and track symptoms over time. It helps plan outdoor activities and avoid seasonal allergy triggers.

**Highlights:** Hourly allergen reports, Customizable allergen focus, Real-time pollen counts, Allergen journal with symptom logging, Advanced sensor data analysis, Historical data access (subscription)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pollen Wise Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Pollen Wise Elite | $8.99 | per month |
| Pollen Wise Plus (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| Pollen Wise Elite (Yearly) | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reliable real-time data
- 📊 Detailed pollen forecasts
- 📋 Helpful symptom tracking
- 🗓️ Hourly pollen updates
- 🌳 Specific allergen types

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌍 Sensor too far away
- 🔍 Lack of sensor coverage
- 🤔 Inconsistent data
- 💰 Paywall for key features
- 🙄 Declining quality over time

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Incorrect pollen level reporting
- Syncing and loading issues
- Unreliable sensor data

**Requested features**

- Add more sensor locations
- Provide sensor distance information
- Improve data accuracy and consistency
- Offer more affordable subscription options
- Maintain high-quality free version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Melbourne Pollen Count free?

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

### Is Pollen Wise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Melbourne Pollen Count or Pollen Wise?

Melbourne Pollen Count and Pollen Wise are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 23 and 1.1K ratings respectively.

### Do Melbourne Pollen Count or Pollen Wise have ads?

Neither Melbourne Pollen Count nor Pollen Wise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Melbourne Pollen Count or Pollen Wise?

Melbourne Pollen Count ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pollen Wise weekly. Most recently, Melbourne Pollen Count was updated on October 17, 2026 and Pollen Wise on October 17, 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.*