Software · head to head
AirVisual vs Ventusky
The short version
- Each has a real cost: AirVisual outdoor readings depend on nearby government or crowdsourced monitors, so accuracy varies with local coverage; Ventusky the Premium subscription page names two tiers, Premium and Premium plus, capped at 4 and 25 devices respectively, but publishes no price for either, showing a dash where the figure would appear
- They diverge on capability: AirVisual covers Global AQI coverage, Ventusky covers Animated weather maps.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which AirVisual and Ventusky actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2015).
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
- Widgets
- Apple Watch
- Smart displays
Only in Ventusky
- Animated weather maps
- Multiple forecast models
- Wind visualization
- Temperature maps
- Precipitation forecasts
- Web embedding
Both cover
- Ios support
- Android support
- Web 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 Ventusky
- Seven day air quality forecastsnot Ventusky
- Health guidance based on current pollutionnot Ventusky
- Comparing indoor and outdoor air with an IQAir monitornot Ventusky
Ventusky
- Interactive weather forecast, radar and wind mapping, with a paid Premium tier for unlimited layers and forecasts beyond 7 daysnot 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
Ventusky
- The Premium subscription page names two tiers, Premium and Premium plus, capped at 4 and 25 devices respectively, but publishes no price for either, showing a dash where the figure would appear
Pricing, plan by plan
AirVisual
Free- FreeFree
- Global AQI data
- Forecasts
- Health tips
- Pro$4.99/month
- Ad-free
- Historical data
- Widgets
Ventusky
Free- FreeFree
- Weather maps
- Multiple models
- Forecasts
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 Ventusky if
- You need animated weather maps.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want multiple forecast models.
Questions people ask
- Is AirVisual or Ventusky better?
- Neither clearly leads. AirVisual starts at Free and Ventusky at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, AirVisual or Ventusky?
- AirVisual starts at Free and Ventusky at Free.
- Does AirVisual or Ventusky run on more platforms?
- AirVisual runs on Ios, Android, Web. Ventusky runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- 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 Ventusky is typically brought in for.
- What can AirVisual do that Ventusky cannot?
- AirVisual covers Global AQI coverage, 3-day forecasts, Health recommendations, City rankings. Ventusky covers Animated weather maps, Multiple forecast models, Wind visualization, Temperature maps. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Web support.