Allergy Pollen Count vs Pollinate
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
Pollinate
This app provides allergy sufferers with accurate pollen forecasts up to five days in advance. It allows users to track specific allergens, monitor air quality, and plan outdoor activities based on environmental data. The app features a clean interface and global coverage for travelers.
- 3-to-5-day pollen forecast
- Track specific allergens
- Air quality and Ozone levels
- Global coverage (60+ countries)
- Clean UI with Dark mode
- Supports 12+ languages
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Get accurate forecasts designed for allergy sufferers who want to plan their day, or vacation, around pollen levels. Features: • 3-to-5-day pollen forecast with clear risk levels • Track specific allergens that affect you • Air quality and Ozone level • Clean UI with Dark mode • Supports 12+ languages • Works in 60+ countries worldwide Perfect for: - Planning outdoor activities around pollen levels - Tracking pollen types (e.g. Birch Tree pollen, Ragweed) separately - Getting comprehensive environmental data Pollinate stands out: The clean design puts the most important data front and center, so you can quickly check your risk level. The app is ideal for travelers, with a pollen radar that covers much of the globe.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pollinate at 100% against Allergy Pollen Count's 35%. Pollinate also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9). Allergy Pollen Count's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (247 vs 11). 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.
Pollinate holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Allergy Pollen Count has 247 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Allergy Pollen Count's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pollinate's.
Allergy Pollen Count ships an update every 4 days, Pollinate every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Allergy Pollen Count | Pollinate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (247 ratings) | 4.8 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 35.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 247 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 90 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ghassan Safadi | Paul Rhomberg |
Customer experience
Allergy Pollen Count
Pollinate
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
Pollinate
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Allergy Pollen Count
No in-app purchases
Pollinate
No in-app purchases
Questions
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