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Best Purple Air Quality Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated September 2026

Out of 250+ purple air quality apps on iOS, 18 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Purple Air Quality Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Paku - Air Quality & AQI MapPaku - Air Quality & AQI MapFree4.7★ (11K)NoYesSep 2026
2Air Quality ReaderAir Quality ReaderFree3.9★ (146)NoNoSep 2026
3IQAir AirVisual | Air QualityIQAir AirVisual | Air QualityFree4.8★ (44K)NoNoSep 2026
4My PurpleAirMy PurpleAirFree3.9★ (11)NoNoAug 2026
5EPA AIRNowEPA AIRNowFree3.2★ (573)NoNoSep 2026
6Air Quality & Pollen - AirCareAir Quality & Pollen - AirCareFree4.8★ (3.2K)YesYesSep 2026
7AirNow - Real-time Air QualityAirNow - Real-time Air QualityFree4.5★ (1K)YesNoSep 2026
8Plume Labs: Air Quality AppPlume Labs: Air Quality AppFree4.7★ (9.7K)NoNoSep 2026

Top Picks for Purple Air Quality

Paku - Air Quality & AQI Map#1

Paku - Air Quality & AQI Map by Pitou Technologies, LLC

PurpleAir & Wildfire Smoke
Editor's Choice
☀️ Weather
4.7😊(11K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Monitor real-time air quality and receive instant alerts for AQI, temperature, and humidity. Track data from PurpleAir sensors and optionally AirNow stations. Customize widgets for home screen, lock screen, and Apple Watch for convenient access.

What We Love

  • 👍 Good app for tracking air quality
  • 🚀 Accurate and precise data
  • 🔍 Helpful for planning outdoor activities
  • 💡 Useful for monitoring smoke and wildfire conditions
  • 🌟 Great app design and user experience

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional inaccuracies in AQI readings
  • 🔍 Limited sensor coverage in some areas
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage
  • 🔧 Bugs and glitches in the app
Air Quality Reader#2

Air Quality Reader by Bret Taylor

Real-time air quality readings
Strong Contender
☀️ Weather
3.9😞(146 ratings)
Free
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View real-time air quality index (AQI) readings from a global network of sensors. Get instant health insights and monitor pollution levels directly on your home screen with customizable widgets.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and effective app
  • 🗺️ Map widget available
  • 💨 Real-time air quality data
  • 💙 Great public service app
  • ✨ Ad-free experience

Room to Improve

  • ❌ Data not updating
  • stale Data displayed
  • ⚠️ Dangerously misleading data
  • 📉 Sensors disappeared
  • ❓ Data accuracy issues
  • 📱 iOS specific limitations
  • 🪲 Bugs introduced by iOS updates
IQAir AirVisual | Air Quality#3

IQAir AirVisual | Air Quality by IQAir AG

Air quality, Wildfire & Pollen
Worth Considering
☀️ Weather
4.8😊(44K ratings)
Free
#47in Weather
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Access real-time and forecasted air quality data for over 500,000 locations worldwide. Understand pollutant levels, receive health recommendations, and track wildfire and pollen information to plan your day safely.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 🚀 Accurate and reliable air quality data
  • 💡 Helpful for managing health conditions
  • 👍 Useful for planning outdoor activities
  • 👍 Provides detailed air quality information
  • 👍 Great for travel planning

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate air quality forecasts
  • 🐛 Unreliable data in some locations
  • 🐛 Lack of support for custom air quality monitoring stations
  • 🐛 Difficulty finding local air quality data
  • 🐛 Cluttered or confusing user interface

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FAQ about Purple Air Quality

What are the best purple air quality apps for iPhone?
Paku - Air Quality & AQI Map tops our purple air quality apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 11K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top purple air quality apps we rank are free to download, including Paku - Air Quality & AQI Map and Air Quality Reader.
Paku - Air Quality & AQI Map has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ purple air quality apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Paku provides instant, real-time air quality monitoring and alerts. It allows you to track the Air Quality Index (AQI), temperature, and humidity using data from PurpleAir sensors, with an option to include AirNow stations for more comprehensive information.
Key features include real-time air quality monitoring, customizable widgets for various Apple devices, instant push notifications for AQI changes, Live Activities for dynamic display, and support for private sensors. It also integrates with Siri and the Shortcuts app.