Weather & Environment · head to head
AirVisual vs Hello Weather
AirVisual
Weather & Environment
World's largest air quality information platform
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Hello Weather
Weather & Environment
Simple beautiful weather with multiple sources
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: AirVisual outdoor readings depend on nearby government or crowdsourced monitors, so accuracy varies with local coverage; Hello Weather limited features in free version compared to competitors with native rain alerts
- They diverge on capability: AirVisual covers Global AQI coverage, Hello Weather covers Multiple data sources.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which AirVisual and Hello Weather actually diverge.
| Attribute | AirVisual | Hello Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | freemium | Unknown |
| Platforms | Ios, Android, Web | iOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOS |
| Founded | 2015 | 2016 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Weather & Environment).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in AirVisual
- Global AQI coverage
- 3-day forecasts
- Health recommendations
- City rankings
- Historical data
- Smart displays
- Android support
- Web support
Only in Hello Weather
- Multiple data sources
- Simple design
- Comparison mode
- Custom icons
- iOS widgets
- Siri shortcuts
- Watchos support
Both cover
- Widgets
- Apple Watch
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
AirVisual
- Checking local air quality and PM2.5 levelsnot Hello Weather
- Seven day air quality forecastsnot Hello Weather
- Health guidance based on current pollutionnot Hello Weather
- Comparing indoor and outdoor air with an IQAir monitornot Hello Weather
Hello Weather
- Professional Worknot AirVisual
- Content Creationnot AirVisual
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
AirVisual
- Outdoor readings depend on nearby government or crowdsourced monitors, so accuracy varies with local coverage
- Indoor measurement needs an IQAir AirVisual monitor bought separately
- The app pages do not state what, if anything, costs money
Hello Weather
- Limited features in free version compared to competitors with native rain alerts
- Smaller development team means slower feature updates compared to enterprise weather apps
- No native invoicing or team management for business use
Pricing, plan by plan
AirVisual
Free- FreeFree
- Global AQI data
- Forecasts
- Health tips
- Pro$4.99/month
- Ad-free
- Historical data
- Widgets
Hello Weather
Free- FreeFree
- Current, hourly, daily forecasts
- Multiple data source options
- Dark mode
- VIP$3/year
- Home screen and lock screen widgets
- Push notifications for precipitation
- Apple Watch app
Which should you pick?
Choose AirVisual if
- You need global aqi coverage.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Web.
- You also want 3-day forecasts.
Choose Hello Weather if
- You need multiple data sources.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on iOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOS.
- You also want simple design.
Questions people ask
- Is AirVisual or Hello Weather better?
- Neither clearly leads. AirVisual starts at Free and Hello Weather at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, AirVisual or Hello Weather?
- AirVisual starts at Free and Hello Weather at Free.
- Does AirVisual or Hello Weather run on more platforms?
- AirVisual runs on Ios, Android, Web. Hello Weather runs on iOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOS.
- Can I use AirVisual for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is AirVisual best used for?
- AirVisual is most often used for checking local air quality and pm2.5 levels, seven day air quality forecasts, health guidance based on current pollution, comparing indoor and outdoor air with an iqair monitor. Of those, checking local air quality and pm2.5 levels and seven day air quality forecasts are not what Hello Weather is typically brought in for.
- What can AirVisual do that Hello Weather cannot?
- AirVisual covers Global AQI coverage, 3-day forecasts, Health recommendations, City rankings. Hello Weather covers Multiple data sources, Simple design, Comparison mode, Custom icons. Both handle Widgets, Apple Watch, Ios support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Hello Weather: What is Hello Weather's business model?
Hello Weather is free to download from the App Store with optional VIP membership. VIP costs $3 for one year, $5 for two years, or $7 for lifetime access.
SourceHello Weather: What weather data sources does Hello Weather support?
Hello Weather supports multiple weather data sources including Apple Weather, AccuWeather, Foreca, OpenWeather, Pirate Weather, The Weather Company, Tomorrow.io, Visual Crossing, Weatherbit, and Xweather.
SourceHello Weather: What platforms does Hello Weather support?
Hello Weather is available on iPhone, iPad, and Android. It includes Apple Watch app and complications, plus home screen and lock screen widgets.
SourceHello Weather: Is Hello Weather an independent project?
Yes, Hello Weather is developed by indie developers Jonas Downey and Trevor as a side project. The team describes themselves as friends with day jobs who make the app for fun.
SourceHello Weather: When was Hello Weather first launched?
Hello Weather was launched in 2016 and has achieved half a million downloads with thousands of paying VIP customers.
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