Air Matters

Air Matters helps you monitor air quality worldwide in real time by providing local pollution readings, pollen forecasts and smart home connectivity so you can plan outdoor activities and protect indoor air. The app draws live data from monitoring stations in more than 180 countries, offers pollen levels and short-term forecasts for the US and Europe, and will send pollution and pollen alerts when conditions change. If you own compatible hardware, Air Matters also lets you view indoor air quality and control purifiers remotely. The app is ad-supported with an optional annual subscription to remove ads.

Key Features

Air Matters presents real-time air quality readings based on your nearest monitoring station for more accurate, location-based reports. It includes pollen data and short-term forecasts for users in the US and Europe, configurable pollution and pollen alerts, and remote indoor monitoring and control when paired with compatible devices such as a Laser Egg air monitor or supported purifiers.

Advantages

The app provides wide global coverage across 180+ countries and combines outdoor measurements with indoor device data to give a fuller picture of air quality. Alerts and pollen forecasts help users manage allergies and decide when it is safer to be outdoors, and an optional ad-free yearly subscription (approximately $0.99 USD, price may vary by country) supports ongoing development.

Disadvantages

Some features of Air Matters require compatible hardware, such as purifiers or a Laser Egg monitor, which may be an additional expense. The free version includes ads unless you choose the yearly premium option, and pollen forecasts are currently limited to the US and Europe so coverage may be incomplete elsewhere.