Software · head to head
Ventusky vs AirVisual
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Ventusky the Premium subscription page names two tiers, Premium and Premium plus, capped at 4 and 25 devices respectively, but publishes no price for either, showing a dash where the figure would appear; AirVisual outdoor readings depend on nearby government or crowdsourced monitors, so accuracy varies with local coverage
- They diverge on capability: Ventusky covers Animated weather maps, AirVisual covers Global AQI coverage.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Ventusky and AirVisual actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2015).
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 Ventusky
- Animated weather maps
- Multiple forecast models
- Wind visualization
- Temperature maps
- Precipitation forecasts
- Web embedding
Only in AirVisual
- Global AQI coverage
- 3-day forecasts
- Health recommendations
- City rankings
- Historical data
- Widgets
- Apple Watch
- Smart displays
Both cover
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Ventusky
- Interactive weather forecast, radar and wind mapping, with a paid Premium tier for unlimited layers and forecasts beyond 7 daysnot AirVisual
AirVisual
- Checking local air quality and PM2.5 levelsnot Ventusky
- Seven day air quality forecastsnot Ventusky
- Health guidance based on current pollutionnot Ventusky
- Comparing indoor and outdoor air with an IQAir monitornot Ventusky
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Ventusky
- The Premium subscription page names two tiers, Premium and Premium plus, capped at 4 and 25 devices respectively, but publishes no price for either, showing a dash where the figure would appear
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
Ventusky
Free- FreeFree
- Weather maps
- Multiple models
- Forecasts
AirVisual
Free- FreeFree
- Global AQI data
- Forecasts
- Health tips
- Pro$4.99/month
- Ad-free
- Historical data
- Widgets
Which should you pick?
Choose Ventusky if
- You need animated weather maps.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want multiple forecast models.
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 Ventusky or AirVisual better?
- Neither clearly leads. Ventusky 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, Ventusky or AirVisual?
- Ventusky starts at Free and AirVisual at Free.
- Does Ventusky or AirVisual run on more platforms?
- Ventusky runs on Web, Ios, Android. AirVisual runs on Ios, Android, Web.
- Can I use Ventusky for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Ventusky best used for?
- Ventusky is most often used for interactive weather forecast, radar and wind mapping, with a paid premium tier for unlimited layers and forecasts beyond 7 days. Of those, interactive weather forecast, radar and wind mapping, with a paid premium tier for unlimited layers and forecasts beyond 7 days is not what AirVisual is typically brought in for.
- What can Ventusky do that AirVisual cannot?
- Ventusky covers Animated weather maps, Multiple forecast models, Wind visualization, Temperature maps. AirVisual covers Global AQI coverage, 3-day forecasts, Health recommendations, City rankings. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.