Version History
Here you can find the changelog of Paku for PurpleAir since it was posted on our website on 2021-09-03.
The latest version is 5.6.1 and it was updated on soft112.com on 22 April, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 5.6.1
posted on 2024-03-02
Mar 2, 2024
Version 5.6.1
→ Fixes an issue where private sensors would not automatically update in the detail view.
→ Fixes an issue introduced in the last update where PM2.5 values could be negative when EPA correction was applied.
version 5.5.2
posted on 2024-01-24
Jan 24, 2024
Version 5.5.2
→ Check out the settings for a great new collaboration.
→ Added a small (?) tooltip for learning about AQI in the sensor detail sheet.
→ Small bug fixes and improvements.
version 5.5.1
posted on 2024-01-06
Jan 6, 2024
Version 5.5.1
→ Fixes an issue where the upgrade button in the app introduction didn’t work.
version 5.3.8
posted on 2023-12-05
Dec 5, 2023
Version 5.3.8
→ Fixes an issue where favorited sensors could appear offline when reporting a low accuracy.
→ Sensors recently added to PurpleAir should start showing up in widgets more quickly.
version 5.3.7
posted on 2023-11-19
Nov 19, 2023
Version 5.3.7
→ Fixes an issue with chart scaling that was especially obvious at lower values.
→ Fixes an issue where the current value for the data point in a chart was not always shown in the chart.
→ AQI charts with small ranges will now have smoother curves.
→ Fixes an issue where charts could display inaccurate AQI values for indoor sensors.
→ Fixes an issue where sensors reporting a low confidence would appear offline if “Hide Inaccurate Sensors” was enabled.
version 5.3.2
posted on 2023-10-03
Oct 3, 2023
Version 5.3.2
→ Fixes an issue where Open to Last Location wouldn’t work in some cases.
version 5.2.1
posted on 2023-09-26
Sep 26, 2023
Version 5.2.1
→ Brand new design with improved search, favorites, trends, and charts.
→ Favorites and search come to Mac in the sidebar.
→ Customize Paku to show the details you care about; data points can be hidden, and charts toggled on or off.
→ Favorites and other settings sync to all your devices through iCloud.
→ Improved EPA guidance and callouts for sensor status.
→ One-time purchase lifetime unlock option for Paku Pro.
→ New “Air Quality Nearby” App Shortcut with support for Shortcuts and Siri.
Widgets:
→ Gorgeous new chart widgets allow you to view historical data.
→ New “Big Stat” widget for easy glanceability.
→ Widgets are available on the Desktop.
→ Improvements to Smart Select, which filters out unreliable sensors when the source is “Nearby.”
Alerts:
→ “Improvement Alerts” can send a notification when the AQI has improved below your threshold.
→ Choose a custom AQI threshold for alerts.
→ Alert configuration is improved with a dedicated screen.
Favorites:
→ Data points in your favorites list now show trend arrows.
→ Favorites are always visible in the new sheet at the bottom of the map.
→ Customize favorites to show just the data points you care about.
→ Favorites can now be reordered.
→ You can now view the nearest sensor at the top of your favorites.
version 4.11.1
posted on 2023-08-24
Aug 24, 2023
Version 4.11.1
→ The new map decluttering introduced in the last update can now be toggled off in settings.
version 4.10.2
posted on 2023-07-15
Jul 15, 2023
Version 4.10.2
Small improvement that should speed up initial loading times.
version 4.10.1
posted on 2023-07-09
Jul 9, 2023
Version 4.10.1
- Small tweaks to Smart Select
- If a sensor is selected, it won't be removed when panning the map
- Other small fixes
version 4.8.4
posted on 2023-06-29
Jun 29, 2023
Version 4.8.4
Just a few small fixes in this update.
version 4.8.1
posted on 2023-06-21
Jun 21, 2023
Version 4.8.1
- Fixes a crash that could occur when foregrounding the app.
- Optimizations to decrease the app size.
version 4.8.0
posted on 2023-06-19
Jun 19, 2023
Version 4.8.0
- Updates to the US EPA AQI conversion, which should result in a more accurate AQI (thanks Pete!).
- Opening a sensor on the PurpleAir website should work more reliably (previously the sensor might be off-screen).
- Widgets will now report if there are no nearby sensors, rather than showing a generic error.
- Fixes a crash that could occur when foregrounding the app.
version 4.7.4
posted on 2023-06-12
Jun 12, 2023
Version 4.7.4
Widgets can once again be configured with a private sensor.
version 4.7.3
posted on 2023-06-09
Jun 9, 2023
Version 4.7.3
Big fixes and improvements.
version 4.5.1
posted on 2023-05-16
May 16, 2023
Version 4.5.1
- Fixes an issue where the app may not ask for location when it should.
- Fixes an issue where data would not be loaded if the app didn't have location permissions.
version 4.5.0
posted on 2023-05-13
May 13, 2023
Version 4.5.0
We’re rolling out some changes to the backend, so let us know if you see any hiccups. New in this version:
- View raw PM1.0, PM2.5, or PM10.0 values on the map and in sensor details.
- New “Blue Skies” app icon (happy birthday @mergesort!)
version 4.4.1
posted on 2023-05-07
May 7, 2023
Version 4.4.1
- Fixes an issue where sensor confidence always displayed 0% (thanks for reporting, John!)
- Fixes some weird visual glitches when toggling certain settings (thanks Cameron!)
version 4.1.1
posted on 2023-04-11
Apr 11, 2023
Version 4.1.1
- Fixes an issue where swiping to dismiss the sensor card did not always work.
- If you have alerts set up, then delete and reinstall Paku, the app will prompt for notification permissions again.
- ”Refresh Sensors” has moved to the debug settings.
version 4.1.0
posted on 2023-04-10
Apr 10, 2023
Version 4.1.0
This version has a refreshed detail card design that's easier to read at a glance.
version 4.0.1
posted on 2023-03-30
Mar 30, 2023
Version 4.0.1
This version fixes a few small issues, and sensors should load even more quickly now. Here’s everything new in 4.0:
- Private Sensors: add private sensors to Paku and view them on the map, in widgets, and set up alerts for them (pro only).
- Performance: the app has been optimized to load sensor data more quickly.
With 4.0, Paku Push becomes Paku Pro, unlocking private sensors. If you're already subscribed to Paku Push, you'll unlock Pro features automatically with no price increase.
version 1.4.4
posted on 2021-08-30
Aug 30, 2021 Version 1.4.4
- Temperate and humidity are now shown in sensor details.
- Sharing from iPad no longer crashes.
- Improved accuracy of AQI colors.