# IQAir AirVisual | Air Quality

> The reliable and trusted global air quality, wildfire, pollen, PM2.5 forecast

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.airvisual`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** IQAir AG
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 9,339,952
- **Rating:** 4.73 / 5 (341,227 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.3.5-1.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-15
- **First published:** 2015-11-26
- **Publisher country:** CH
- **Size:** 34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.airvisual)
- **Website:** [https://www.iqair.com](https://www.iqair.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.iqair.com/privacy-policy](https://www.iqair.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

**IQAir AirVisual** provides the most reliable global air quality information, covering over 500,000 locations with data from government stations and validated sensors. Ideal for sensitive individuals, families, and outdoor enthusiasts, this Chrome extension offers detailed pollutant data and health recommendations. Key features include 48-hour historical views, a 7-day air pollution and weather forecast, and interactive 2D/3D pollution maps.

Stay informed about wildfire events, pollen counts, and monitor six key pollutants like PM2.5 and ozone in real time. The extension also allows remote control of compatible air purifiers for safer indoor air. With extensive worldwide coverage, educational resources, and pollution trend tracking, IQAir AirVisual empowers users to plan healthier days and reduce exposure to harmful pollutants.

## Rankings

- #14,979 — Overall
- #72 — Weather (Free)
- #61 — Top app in Malaysia
- #1 — pollution
- #2 — quality
- #24 — weather

## 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_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_DOWNLOAD_MANAGER`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_PRIVILEGED`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NEARBY_WIFI_DEVICES`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.airvisual.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.samsung.android.providers.context.permission.WRITE_USE_APP_FEATURE_SURVEY`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`

## Review summary

Overall, users praise IQAir AirVisual for accurate, frequently updated AQI data and timely alerts for critical air quality. The app helps plan daily activities and outdoor exercise with current and weekly forecasts, and many view it as more credible than government data, especially with strong regional coverage (including India). A few drawbacks appear: occasional inaccuracies in pollen, rain, and temperature data in some locations, and device compatibility limitations, as it seems to work best with AirVisual devices. Despite these, it remains a highly useful, easy-to-use AQI tool.

### Pros

- Accurate and frequently updated AQI information
- Timely alerts for critical air quality concerns
- Helps plan daily activities and outdoor exercise in advance
- Provides weekly/forecasted air quality information
- Strong regional coverage and credibility (e.g., India) vs government data

### Cons

- Occasional data inaccuracies for pollen, rain, and temperatures in some locations
- Limited interoperability with non-AirVisual devices; works best with AirVisual devices
- Some data can be regionally inconsistent or misaligned

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