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Awair vs Hello Weather

Awair logo

Awair

Weather

Smart indoor air quality monitor for healthy spaces

From
$149/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hello Weather logo

Hello Weather

Weather

Simple beautiful weather with multiple sources

From
Free
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: Awair a hardware purchase, with the Element at $299 before any software value; Hello Weather limited features in free version compared to competitors with native rain alerts
  • They diverge on capability: Awair covers 5-factor monitoring, Hello Weather covers Multiple data sources.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Awair and Hello Weather differ
AttributeAwairHello Weather
Starting price$149/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timeUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, HardwareiOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOS
Founded20132016

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Weather).

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 Awair

  • 5-factor monitoring
  • Awair Score
  • Personalized tips
  • Historical trends
  • Smart displays
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • IFTTT

Only in Hello Weather

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

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Awair

  • Indoor air quality monitoring at homenot Hello Weather
  • Tracking CO2, humidity, temperature, VOCs and particulatesnot Hello Weather
  • Workplace air quality monitoring across a building with Omninot Hello Weather
  • Correlating air quality with sleep or productivitynot Hello Weather

Hello Weather

  • Professional Worknot Awair
  • Content Creationnot Awair

Where each one falls short

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

Awair

  • A hardware purchase, with the Element at $299 before any software value
  • The consumer Element tracks 5 environmental factors against 7 on the business Omni
  • Business deployments run on subscriptions, and Omni pricing is not published

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

Awair

$149/one-time
  • Element$149/one-time
    • 5 air factors
    • Smart home integration
    • App access
  • Omni$299/one-time
    • Enterprise features
    • API access
    • Advanced analytics

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 Awair if

  • You need 5-factor monitoring.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want awair score.
Awair review

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

Questions people ask

Is Awair or Hello Weather better?
Neither clearly leads. Awair starts at $149/one-time and Hello Weather at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Awair or Hello Weather?
Hello Weather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $149/one-time for Awair and Free for Hello Weather.
Does Awair or Hello Weather run on more platforms?
Awair runs on Ios, Android, Hardware. Hello Weather runs on iOS, iPadOS, Android, watchOS.
Can I use Hello Weather for free?
Yes. Hello Weather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Awair starts at $149/one-time.
What is Awair best used for?
Awair is most often used for indoor air quality monitoring at home, tracking co2, humidity, temperature, vocs and particulates, workplace air quality monitoring across a building with omni, correlating air quality with sleep or productivity. Of those, indoor air quality monitoring at home and tracking co2, humidity, temperature, vocs and particulates are not what Hello Weather is typically brought in for.
What can Awair do that Hello Weather cannot?
Awair covers 5-factor monitoring, Awair Score, Personalized tips, Historical trends. Hello Weather covers Multiple data sources, Simple design, Comparison mode, Custom icons. Both handle Ios support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Awair: What are the current prices for Awair devices?

Awair Element is priced at $299 USD (£229 / €259 for UK/EU). Awair Omni pricing for business use is not displayed on the homepage.

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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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Awair: What is the difference between Element and Omni models?

Element tracks 5 environmental factors for home use. Omni tracks 7 factors and is targeted at businesses to protect tenants, employees, and students.

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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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Awair: Is there a trial or free access period before purchasing?

No trial is mentioned on the homepage. Users can download the free mobile app and set up devices within minutes after purchase.

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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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