# Pollen Wise

> Own Your Seasonal Allergies with the Pollen Wise App.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.PollenSense.PollenWise](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.PollenSense.PollenWise)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.PollenSense.PollenWise`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Pollen Sense LLC
- **Category:** HEALTH\_AND\_FITNESS
- **Downloads:** 60,765
- **Rating:** 2.59 / 5 (370 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.6.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-13
- **First published:** 2020-03-24
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 59 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.PollenSense.PollenWise)
- **Website:** [https://pollensense.com/](https://pollensense.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://psupdates.blob.core.windows.net/license/License%20Agreement%20(Sales%20and%20Software)\_20190726\_v1\_0\_0.htm](https://psupdates.blob.core.windows.net/license/License%20Agreement%20%28Sales%20and%20Software%29_20190726_v1_0_0.htm)

## Description

Pollen Wise is an advanced seasonal allergy app that leverages a robust network of Pollen Sense sensors across the U.S. and select countries to provide up-to-date, hourly pollen and allergen counts. Unlike other apps that rely on daily or previous day data, Pollen Wise delivers real-time allergen levels refined by AI-driven Automated Particle Sensors, enabling users to manage specific allergens like ragweed and tree pollens with precision.

With customizable alerts focusing on allergens that impact you most, Pollen Wise also includes a symptom journal to correlate allergy symptoms with airborne particulates in your area. Some enhanced features, including extensive historical data, upgraded journaling, and widgets, are available via Pollen Wise Plus subscription. This app empowers users to better plan outdoor activities and mitigate seasonal allergy effects effectively.

## Rankings

- #275,729 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.PollenSense.PollenWise.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Users generally appreciate Pollen Wise for its accuracy in pollen data, clean user interface, and symptom tracking capabilities. However, many express frustration over distant sensor locations often labeled as 'very far', leading to doubts about local data accuracy and relevancy. The lack of transparency about sensor distance and insufficient nearby sensors limits effectiveness for some. Despite great potential and privacy respect, users suggest improvements like widget support, better location clarity, and alert features for enhanced utility.

### Pros

- Accurate pollen data for many users fostering better allergy management.
- User-friendly and visually pleasing interface with detailed hourly forecasts and allergen separation.
- In-app symptom journal with customizable symptom tracking aids user health monitoring.
- The app respects user privacy, requiring no permissions or sign-ups.
- Good potential for helpful notifications and alerts in future updates.

### Cons

- Sensor locations are often too far ('Very Far'), sometimes hundreds of miles away, causing inaccurate or irrelevant local data.
- Lack of clarity or definition on what 'very far' means, creating uncertainty about data relevancy.
- No nearby sensors in many areas, leading to reduced accuracy and usefulness for some users.
- Inaccurate or incomplete data for certain allergens compared to other sources.
- Some users report unresponsiveness or poor support from app developers regarding sensor issues.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.PollenSense.PollenWise)