dewdrop · an app from dew labs

Improve your
indoor air, naturally.

dewdrop compares the temperature and humidity inside your home with the weather outside, so you can ventilate with confidence.

Coming soon to the App Store
01 · Air Exchange

Know when opening a window will help

Plan ahead by seeing when outdoor air will best support natural ventilation.

dewdrop Air Exchange forecast showing when to open windows or keep them closed
02 · Humidity Targets

Set humidity goals for your home

Start with a widely recommended humidity range to help create less favorable conditions for mold and dust mites and protect moisture-sensitive belongings.

dewdrop Humidity Settings showing a customizable target range and air exchange goal
03 · Works with HomeKit®

Use supported sensors already in your home

Connect temperature and humidity sensors that work with HomeKit for current readings and room-by-room guidance.

dewdrop HomeKit dashboard showing temperature, humidity, and guidance for several rooms
04 · Home Alerts

Know when humidity needs your attention

Create custom alerts for individual rooms and choose whether dewdrop responds immediately or waits for a condition to persist.

dewdrop Home Alerts showing instant and timed humidity notifications for several rooms
05 · Daily Lüften

Make fresh air a daily habit

Track your ventilation routine, build a streak, and use a window timer with seasonally adjusted guidance.

dewdrop Lüften screen showing a daily tracker, seasonal window timer, and ventilation statistics
06 · Widgets

See your forecast at a glance

Keep the next useful air-exchange window on your Home Screen.

dewdrop Air Exchange forecast widgets on an iPhone Home Screen
WHY DEWDROP

Better air starts with better timing.

Humidity percentages alone do not tell you whether opening a window will help. dewdrop adds the weather outside and turns the comparison into a clear next step.

THE DETAILS

Thoughtful where it matters.

Private by Design

No account, no ads, and no tracking. Your sensor data stays on your devices and within Apple services.

Celsius or Fahrenheit

Use your preferred temperature unit throughout the app.

Flexible Forecasts

Choose the chart style, color palette, and forecast length that work for you.

Color-Coded Humidity

Scan every room’s humidity conditions at a glance.

Weather-Aware Guidance

See when rain or extreme outdoor temperatures may make ventilation less practical.

Drying Potential

See how strongly outdoor air may help draw moisture from your home.

Stoßlüften Timer

Use a seasonal timer for quick, whole-room ventilation and automatically log the session.

Instant and Timed Alerts

Choose an immediate alert or require a humidity condition to persist first.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is dewdrop?

dewdrop is an indoor humidity and natural ventilation app. It compares the absolute humidity inside your home with outdoor weather conditions, helping you decide when opening the windows can remove moisture and replace stale indoor air.

Is dewdrop private?

Yes. dewdrop requires no account, contains no ads or tracking, and keeps sensor data and your location data on your devices and within Apple services.

Who is dewdrop most useful for?

dewdrop is especially useful in homes without central heating or cooling, where opening windows is an essential way to manage indoor humidity. Everyone can benefit from regular Lüften: briefly opening windows to replace stale, humid indoor air with fresher, usually drier air when outdoor conditions are suitable.

Why is indoor humidity above 60% a concern?

Sustained relative humidity above 60% can encourage condensation and create conditions where mold may grow, potentially damaging walls, furniture, artwork, and other belongings. Damp or moldy environments may also cause symptoms in some people, particularly those with asthma or mold sensitivities. dewdrop helps you monitor humidity and identify opportunities to reduce moisture naturally, but it does not detect or remediate mold.

Can dewdrop benefit plants and protect personal belongings?

Yes. Plants, guitars and other musical instruments, cigars, wine, wooden furniture, artwork, books, and other moisture-sensitive belongings can require particular humidity conditions. dewdrop lets you set custom targets and alerts, then shows whether outdoor air may help move a room toward the desired range.

How can I reduce indoor humidity naturally?

Outdoor air is often drier than the air inside, opening the windows allows indoor moisture to escape. dewdrop shows the best natural ventilation timing.

How does dewdrop know when I should open my windows?

dewdrop compares indoor temperature and humidity (entered manually or provided by supported HomeKit sensors) with current outdoor weather and forecast data. It utilizes absolute humidity in its calculations to show when opening the windows is likely to remove moisture.

Do I need Apple HomeKit or a smart humidity sensor?

No. You can manually enter your indoor temperature and humidity in dewdrop. If you already use supported HomeKit sensors, dewdrop can also use their readings for room-by-room guidance.

Can dewdrop alert me when humidity needs attention?

Yes. dewdrop provides room-by-room humidity guidance and customizable alerts. Notifications can appear immediately or only after a humidity condition has persisted.

Can dewdrop help me use less energy?

dewdrop may help you use naturally drier outdoor air before turning to a dehumidifier, heating, or air conditioning. It also warns when outdoor temperatures could make ventilation increase your heating or cooling costs.

What if it’s very hot or cold outside?

Outdoor air may be dry enough to reduce indoor humidity but still be uncomfortably hot or cold. dewdrop warns about temperature extremes so you can weigh the moisture benefit against the energy needed to heat or cool the incoming air.

When would I heat a room instead of opening a window to reduce humidity?

When a room is much colder than room temperature, you should heat the room instead of opening a window to get humidity under control.

Can I open the windows when it’s raining?

Yes, but use caution. dewdrop has this warning not because rainy air is always more humid than your indoor air (usually it is not) but to avoid getting water in your window tracks to prevent mold growth.

Why isn’t relative humidity enough?

Relative humidity changes with temperature. Two air masses can have the same relative humidity while containing different amounts of water vapor. dewdrop uses absolute humidity to determine whether outdoor air can actually remove moisture from your home.