# Air Quality & Pollen - AirCare

> Track AQI, Pollen and UV Index Around the World

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.gorjan.airquality`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** AirCare
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 380,434
- **Rating:** 4.05 / 5 (9,263 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.0.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-25
- **First published:** 2015-01-11
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 34 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-26
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gorjan.airquality)
- **Website:** [https://getaircare.com](https://getaircare.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://getaircare.com/privacypolicy.html](https://getaircare.com/privacypolicy.html)

## Description

**AirCare** is your comprehensive solution for monitoring environmental health factors worldwide. Stay safe from air pollution with the Air Quality Index (AQI), track allergy triggers through detailed pollen forecasts across the US and Europe, and avoid sunburns by keeping an eye on the UV Index. The app features fire hotspot alerts based on NASA satellite data, a detailed breakdown of air pollutants like PM2.5 and NO2, and supports home screen widgets and push notifications for timely updates.

Trusted by millions and recognized by top organizations such as Forbes, BBC, NASA, Google, and the UN, AirCare aggregates data from numerous trusted sources including Purple Air, the EPA, and Sensor Community. With added Apple Watch support and an educational community section, AirCare empowers users to make informed decisions about the air they breathe every day.

## Rankings

- #115,560 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `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.gorjan.airquality.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise the app for precise, fast air-quality readings and usefulness, but repeatedly criticize paywalled widgets/subscriptions, a cluttered interface with a confusing city search, and intrusive ads.

### Pros

- Very precise/accurate air quality readings
- Fast performance with quick updates
- Handy and useful for checking air quality in your area
- Overall positive app experience (good/great app, recommended)

### Cons

- Subscription-based pricing and paywalls for widgets and core features (expensive monthly fees)
- Cluttered, chaotic UI and confusing city search/navigation
- Intrusive ads and aggressive monetization (ads across views)

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