Allergy Pollen Count vs pollen.ny
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Allergy Pollen Count
Get real-time pollen and mold counts from certified air sampling. Access educational videos on allergies from a board-certified allergist. Stay informed about environmental factors affecting your health.
- Real-time pollen and mold counts
- Certified air sampling data
- National Allergy Bureau data
- Allergy educational videos
- Board-certified allergist content
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Allergy Pollen Count reports pollen and mold counts based on actual air sampling. These are done by Pollen Certified Counters of the National Allergy Bureau ( Part of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology). In addition, the app provides continuously updated, Allergy related educational short videos by Board Certified Allergist - Dr. Safadi
pollen.ny
Track local pollen levels in New York City with real research data and live forecasts. Explore seasonal trends, compare observations, and receive smart alerts for rising pollen counts. Designed for allergy-conscious individuals and researchers.
- Fordham research data
- Google forecast integration
- Interactive heatmap
- Historical trends
- Smart alerts
- Data source comparison
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Pollen.ny helps you track pollen in and around New York City using real research data and live forecast signals. Follow daily pollen counts from Fordham University’s two monitoring sites, explore seasonal trends, and compare local observations with forecast data in a clear, interactive interface. Features: - Fordham Research Data Daily pollen counts from Louis Calder Center (Armonk) and Lincoln Center (NYC), including type breakdowns. - Google Forecast Integration Multi-day pollen outlook for Tree, Grass, and Weed categories. - Interactive Heatmap Explore regional pollen intensity with map overlays and location markers. - Historical Trends Visualize patterns over time with interactive charts and year-over-year comparisons. - Smart Alerts Set personal thresholds and get notified when pollen levels rise. - Data Source Comparison Compare observed counts and forecast signals to better understand current conditions. - Built for clarity Designed for students, researchers, and allergy-conscious New Yorkers who want a cleaner way to explore pollen data. Data sources Fordham University pollen monitoring data (student-collected and analyzed) Google Pollen API forecast data
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: pollen.ny at 5.0 against Allergy Pollen Count's 3.9. Allergy Pollen Count's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (247 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
pollen.ny holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Allergy Pollen Count has 247 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Allergy Pollen Count ships an update every 4 days, pollen.ny monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Allergy Pollen Count | pollen.ny |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (247 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 247 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ghassan Safadi | Sabri Sonmez |
Customer experience
Allergy Pollen Count
pollen.ny
Bugs and requests
Allergy Pollen Count
Reported bugs
7 issues- App not updating
- Data is outdated
- App doesn't open
- App preview doesn't match actual app
- Missing tabs
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- Alerts for unwanted locations
- App only shows US data internationally
Requested features
9 requests- Current pollen/allergy data
- Feature to set user's location
- More detailed pollen breakdown (specific trees/grasses)
- Messaging system to contact doctor/CNP
- Ability to adjust screen settings (word colors)
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- Warning feature or predictions for future pollen levels
- Allow for alerts in other areas besides Ohio
- Update for current iOS versions
- More tabs/detailed information on home screen
pollen.ny
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Allergy Pollen Count
No in-app purchases
pollen.ny
No in-app purchases
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