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Ambient Weather Network vs Atmotube

Ambient Weather Network logo

Ambient Weather Network

Weather & Environment

Connect your weather station to the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Atmotube logo

Atmotube

Weather & Environment

Portable air quality monitor for on-the-go tracking

From
$179/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Ambient Weather Network has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Ambient Weather Network the App Store listing states the Ambient Weather Network app requires iOS 14.1 or later, and the underlying station apps (awnet, AmbientTool) are tied to specific discontinued hardware models.; Atmotube a hardware purchase: the readings come from the Atmotube PRO 2 or Atmocube device rather than from the app alone
  • They diverge on capability: Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, Atmotube covers Portable design.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Ambient Weather Network and Atmotube actually diverge.

Attributes where Ambient Weather Network and Atmotube differ
AttributeAmbient Weather NetworkAtmotube
Starting priceFree$179/one-time
Pricing modelfreeone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidIos, Android, Hardware
Founded20032015

Identical on both: 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 Ambient Weather Network

  • Cloud connectivity
  • Real-time data
  • Historical storage
  • Alerts
  • Public sharing
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • IFTTT

Only in Atmotube

  • Portable design
  • PM1/2.5/10 sensors
  • VOC detection
  • Temperature/humidity
  • GPS tracking
  • Mobile app
  • PlanetWatch
  • Data export

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Ambient Weather Network

  • Professional Worknot Atmotube
  • Content Creationnot Atmotube

Atmotube

  • Personal exposure tracking for PM1, PM2.5 and PM10 while moving aroundnot Ambient Weather Network
  • Indoor air quality monitoring for CO2 and VOCsnot Ambient Weather Network
  • Commercial building air quality dashboards with Atmocubenot Ambient Weather Network
  • Noise and light monitoring alongside air quality in officesnot Ambient Weather Network

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Ambient Weather Network

  • The App Store listing states the Ambient Weather Network app requires iOS 14.1 or later, and the underlying station apps (awnet, AmbientTool) are tied to specific discontinued hardware models.

Atmotube

  • A hardware purchase: the readings come from the Atmotube PRO 2 or Atmocube device rather than from the app alone
  • Prices are not shown on the main site and sit in a separate store
  • The two devices measure different things, with formaldehyde, light and noise on Atmocube only

Pricing, plan by plan

Ambient Weather Network

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Data upload
    • Dashboard
    • API access

Atmotube

$179/one-time
  • Atmotube Pro$179/one-time
    • PM sensors
    • VOC detection
    • Bluetooth

Which should you pick?

Choose Ambient Weather Network if

  • You need cloud connectivity.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want real-time data.
Ambient Weather Network review

Choose Atmotube if

  • You need portable design.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want pm1/2.5/10 sensors.
Atmotube review

Questions people ask

Is Ambient Weather Network or Atmotube better?
Neither clearly leads. Ambient Weather Network starts at Free and Atmotube at $179/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Ambient Weather Network or Atmotube?
Ambient Weather Network has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Ambient Weather Network and $179/one-time for Atmotube.
Does Ambient Weather Network or Atmotube run on more platforms?
Ambient Weather Network runs on Web, Ios, Android. Atmotube runs on Ios, Android, Hardware.
Can I use Ambient Weather Network for free?
Yes. Ambient Weather Network has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Atmotube starts at $179/one-time.
What is Ambient Weather Network best used for?
Ambient Weather Network is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Atmotube is typically brought in for.
What can Ambient Weather Network do that Atmotube cannot?
Ambient Weather Network covers Cloud connectivity, Real-time data, Historical storage, Alerts. Atmotube covers Portable design, PM1/2.5/10 sensors, VOC detection, Temperature/humidity. Both handle Ios support, Android support.
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