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Plume Labs vs Today Weather

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Plume Labs

Weather

Personal air quality tracking and forecasting

From
$179/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Today Weather logo

Today Weather

Weather

Clean minimalist weather with multiple data sources

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Today Weather has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Plume Labs plume Labs states on its own site that the Flow and Flow 2 hardware are no longer available for purchase, while the Plume Labs App and the Plume API continue to operate; Today Weather weather forecast accuracy is dependent on underlying data sources and cannot account for local microclimates
  • They diverge on capability: Plume Labs covers Personal air sensor, Today Weather covers Multiple data sources.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Plume Labs and Today Weather actually diverge.

Attributes where Plume Labs and Today Weather differ
AttributePlume LabsToday Weather
Starting price$179/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timeUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, HardwareiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, iPod touch, Apple Vision Pro, Android
Founded20142017

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 Plume Labs

  • Personal air sensor
  • Real-time tracking
  • Exposure insights
  • Route suggestions
  • Health tips
  • Mobile app
  • Fitness trackers
  • Smart home

Only in Today Weather

  • Multiple data sources
  • Clean design
  • Hourly forecasts
  • Air quality
  • Precipitation alerts
  • Android widgets
  • iOS widgets
  • Wear OS

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

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

Plume Labs

  • Professional Work
  • Content Creation

Today Weather

  • Professional Work
  • Content Creation

Both are used for professional work, content creation, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

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

Plume Labs

  • Plume Labs states on its own site that the Flow and Flow 2 hardware are no longer available for purchase, while the Plume Labs App and the Plume API continue to operate

Today Weather

  • Weather forecast accuracy is dependent on underlying data sources and cannot account for local microclimates
  • App does not provide offline forecast capability
  • Premium features require subscription or one-time purchase

Pricing, plan by plan

Plume Labs

$179/one-time
  • Flow 2$179/one-time
    • Personal sensor
    • Real-time tracking
    • App access

Today Weather

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Weather forecasts
    • Basic radar
    • Air quality and UV index
  • Premium$2.99/year
    • Ad removal
    • Full radar capabilities
    • Advanced weather alerts
  • Premium (Lifetime)$17.99/one-time
    • All premium features
    • Perpetual license

Which should you pick?

Choose Plume Labs if

  • You need personal air sensor.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Hardware.
  • You also want real-time tracking.
Plume Labs review

Choose Today Weather if

  • You need multiple data sources.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, iPod touch, Apple Vision Pro, Android.
  • You also want clean design.
Today Weather review

Questions people ask

Is Plume Labs or Today Weather better?
Neither clearly leads. Plume Labs starts at $179/one-time and Today Weather at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Plume Labs or Today Weather?
Today Weather has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $179/one-time for Plume Labs and Free for Today Weather.
Does Plume Labs or Today Weather run on more platforms?
Plume Labs runs on Ios, Android, Hardware. Today Weather runs on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, iPod touch, Apple Vision Pro, Android.
Can I use Today Weather for free?
Yes. Today Weather has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Plume Labs starts at $179/one-time.
What is Plume Labs best used for?
Plume Labs is most often used for professional work, content creation.
What can Plume Labs do that Today Weather cannot?
Plume Labs covers Personal air sensor, Real-time tracking, Exposure insights, Route suggestions. Today Weather covers Multiple data sources, Clean design, Hourly forecasts, Air quality. Both handle Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Plume Labs: Is the Flow 2 air quality sensor still available for purchase?

No. Plume Labs discontinued the Flow 2 hardware in Spring 2023. It is no longer for sale.

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Today Weather: Is Today Weather free?

Today Weather is free to download and use, with premium features available. Premium subscriptions are $2.99/year (with additional one-time purchase options at $17.99 for perpetual access), which unlock ad removal and full radar capabilities.

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Plume Labs: What air quality products does Plume Labs currently offer?

Plume Labs now offers the Plume Labs App for air quality forecasts and the Plume API for business data solutions. Specific pricing for these services is not disclosed on the website.

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Today Weather: What weather data sources does Today Weather use?

Today Weather integrates data from multiple sources including NOAA, AccuWeather, Dark Sky, Weatherbit, OpenWeatherMap, Foreca, and national meteorological services for each country such as Weather.gov (US) and UK Met Office.

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Today Weather: What platforms does Today Weather support?

Today Weather is available on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac (M1+), iPod touch, and Apple Vision Pro. An Android version is also available on Google Play.

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Today Weather: Does Today Weather offer widgets?

Yes, Today Weather includes 23 customizable widgets with multiple styles, allowing users to see weather data they need directly on their home screen.

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