Air Quality Reader

Name: Air Quality Reader
Rating: 3.8 (147 reviews)
Author: Bret Taylor

By: Bret Taylor App

Real-time air quality readings

Overview

Version:

1.2

Last updated: 2021-08-29

Ranking

#125,980 ▼ 1,070

Overall

Features & Capabilities

Air Quality Reader brings real-time AQI readings from PurpleAir sensors worldwide to your device. See a map of current air quality and view readings on a fast, simple home screen widget.

The extension pulls data from PurpleAir’s crowd-sourced network of sensors to show live AQI values, helping you understand air quality and health implications at a glance. Use the included widget to monitor pollution levels on your home screen and stay informed wherever you are.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Data API Weather Education

By:

Bret Taylor

Rating:

3.80

(147) 0.10

Version:

1.2 Last updated: 2021-08-29

Version code:

843841044

Creation date:

2020-10-11

Compatible devices:

Size:

4.31MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-28

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 125,980 ▼ 1,070

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Developed by:

Bret Taylor

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/air-quality-reader/id1535362123

Website:

https://github.com/finiteloop/air-quality

User Reviews

Air Quality Reader is praised for its widget support, map-based sensor viewing, ad-free simplicity, and years of usefulness, but facing widespread concerns about stale or missing data, discontinued data feeds, perceived developer abandonment, and inconsistent readings compared with PurpleAir’s data.

Pros

Widget support for quick-glance data (home screen/widget).
Map-based view of nearby PurpleAir sensors using Apple Maps.
Ad-free, simple, no-strings-attached user experience.
Long-standing usefulness; trusted by users for years.

Cons

Data is stale and not updated for months/years.
Data feeds appear to have stopped; current data is unavailable.
Developer appears inactive/abandoned (little to no responses on GitHub).
Inconsistent or inaccurate readings compared with PurpleAir's site data.
Limited sensor visibility (often only outdoor sensors show; indoor sensors not reliably displayed).

Recent reviews

Displays fake data not the correct readings of sensors shown on websites like Purple Air. This app should be pulled from the App Store. It’s giving false information about public health and causing real harm.