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Hello Weather vs Airveda

Hello Weather logo

Hello Weather

Software

Simple beautiful weather with multiple sources

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Airveda logo

Airveda

Software

India's leading air quality monitoring solution

From
7999/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Hello Weather has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Hello Weather limited features in free version compared to competitors with native rain alerts; Airveda primarily a hardware company; the data platform accompanies monitors rather than standing alone
  • They diverge on capability: Hello Weather covers Multiple data sources, Airveda covers PM2.5 monitoring.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hello Weather and Airveda actually diverge.

Attributes where Hello Weather and Airveda differ
AttributeHello WeatherAirveda
Starting priceFree7999/one-time
Pricing modelUnknownone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsiOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOSIos, Android, Hardware

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2016).

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 Hello Weather

  • Multiple data sources
  • Simple design
  • Comparison mode
  • Custom icons
  • Widgets
  • Apple Watch
  • iOS widgets
  • Siri shortcuts

Only in Airveda

  • PM2.5 monitoring
  • CO2 tracking
  • Mobile app
  • Historical data
  • Alerts
  • Mobile app
  • Cloud dashboard
  • API

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Hello Weather

  • Professional Worknot Airveda
  • Content Creationnot Airveda

Airveda

  • Indoor air quality monitoring for offices, schools and hospitalitynot Hello Weather
  • Ambient air monitoring on construction sites for compliancenot Hello Weather
  • Municipal and government air quality networksnot Hello Weather
  • Vape detection in schoolsnot Hello Weather
  • Dashboards and alerts across a fleet of monitorsnot Hello Weather

Where each one falls short

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

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

Airveda

  • Primarily a hardware company; the data platform accompanies monitors rather than standing alone
  • Focused on Indian regulatory compliance, so the reporting suits that market first
  • Pricing is not published and requires an enquiry

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Airveda

7999/one-time
  • PM2.5 Monitor$7999/one-time
    • PM2.5 tracking
    • App connectivity
    • Historical data
  • CO2 Monitor$12999/one-time
    • CO2 monitoring
    • Temperature
    • Humidity

Which should you pick?

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.
Hello Weather review

Choose Airveda if

  • You need pm2.5 monitoring.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want co2 tracking.
Airveda review

Questions people ask

Is Hello Weather or Airveda better?
Neither clearly leads. Hello Weather starts at Free and Airveda at 7999/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hello Weather or Airveda?
Hello Weather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Hello Weather and 7999/one-time for Airveda.
Does Hello Weather or Airveda run on more platforms?
Hello Weather runs on iOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOS. Airveda runs on Ios, Android, Hardware.
Can I use Hello Weather for free?
Yes. Hello Weather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Airveda starts at 7999/one-time.
What is Hello Weather best used for?
Hello Weather is most often used for professional work, content creation. Of those, professional work and content creation are not what Airveda is typically brought in for.
What can Hello Weather do that Airveda cannot?
Hello Weather covers Multiple data sources, Simple design, Comparison mode, Custom icons. Airveda covers PM2.5 monitoring, CO2 tracking, Mobile app, Historical data. Both handle 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.

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Hello 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.

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Hello 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.

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Hello 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.

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Hello 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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