Software · head to head
Hello Weather vs AirVisual
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Hello Weather limited features in free version compared to competitors with native rain alerts; AirVisual outdoor readings depend on nearby government or crowdsourced monitors, so accuracy varies with local coverage
- They diverge on capability: Hello Weather covers Multiple data sources, AirVisual covers Global AQI coverage.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Hello Weather and AirVisual actually diverge.
| Attribute | Hello Weather | AirVisual |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Platforms | iOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOS | Ios, Android, Web |
| Founded | 2016 | 2015 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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
- iOS widgets
- Siri shortcuts
- Watchos support
Only in AirVisual
- Global AQI coverage
- 3-day forecasts
- Health recommendations
- City rankings
- Historical data
- Smart displays
- Android support
- Web support
Both cover
- Widgets
- Apple Watch
- Ios support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Hello Weather
- Professional Worknot AirVisual
- Content Creationnot AirVisual
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
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
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
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
AirVisual
Free- FreeFree
- Global AQI data
- Forecasts
- Health tips
- Pro$4.99/month
- Ad-free
- Historical data
- Widgets
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.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Hello Weather or AirVisual better?
- Neither clearly leads. Hello Weather starts at Free and AirVisual at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Hello Weather or AirVisual?
- Hello Weather starts at Free and AirVisual at Free.
- Does Hello Weather or AirVisual run on more platforms?
- Hello Weather runs on iOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOS. AirVisual runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use Hello Weather for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 AirVisual is typically brought in for.
- What can Hello Weather do that AirVisual cannot?
- Hello Weather covers Multiple data sources, Simple design, Comparison mode, Custom icons. AirVisual covers Global AQI coverage, 3-day forecasts, Health recommendations, City rankings. 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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