# La Crosse View vs awnet

The clearest difference is rating: La Crosse View at 4.1 against awnet's 1.7. La Crosse View also leads on ratings volume (82K vs 336) and review sentiment (26% vs 14%). awnet's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. La Crosse View sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. awnet asks for nothing beyond the download.

La Crosse View holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: La Crosse View has 82K ratings behind it against 336, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of La Crosse View's written reviews are positive against 14% of awnet's.

La Crosse View ships an update every 2 months, awnet every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | La Crosse View | awnet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-crosse-view/id1006925791/reviews)** | [1.7 (336 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awnet/id1341994564/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 336 |
| Positive reviews | **26.4% of reviews** | 13.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#61** | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [La Crosse Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/954990846) | [Ambient,LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166897467) |

## What reviewers say

### La Crosse View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-crosse-view/id1006925791)

**Currently charting:** #61 Top Grossing · Weather, #184 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Monitor your home and outdoor environment with real-time data and custom alerts. Track temperature, humidity, water leaks, and more from your Wi-Fi weather stations and monitoring systems. Get personalized notifications and view historical data trends directly on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Remote sensor monitoring, Custom push notification alerts, Data graphs for daily trends, Data exports for historical tracking, Manage multiple locations/devices, Connects weather stations to Wi-Fi, Monitor water detection and temperature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enhanced 1 Month Service Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Advanced 1 Month Service Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Plus 1 Month Service Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Enhanced 1 Year Service Plan | $11.99 | per year |
| Advanced 1 Year Service Plan | $24.99 | per year |
| Plus 1 Year Service Plan | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app with user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Easy to set up and connect to WiFi
- 💡 Useful features like alerts and historical data
- ⭐ Accurate weather readings and forecasts
- 🔒 Reliable connectivity and data transmission

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent WiFi connectivity issues
- 🔍 Limited data history and graphing capabilities
- 🔧 Difficult to configure and troubleshoot
- 📊 Inconsistent data between app and hardware
- 🕰️ Slow or delayed data updates

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes unexpectedly
- Sensor data not syncing correctly
- Incorrect weather readings or forecasts
- Difficulty adding or managing devices
- Subscription and billing issues

**Requested features**

- Expand data history and graphing options
- Add more customization and alert settings
- Improve WiFi setup and reconnection process
- Integrate with more third-party weather services
- Provide better documentation and support resources


### awnet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/awnet/id1341994564)

Connect your compatible Ambient Weather Station console to your WiFi router and the internet. This app enables remote access to your weather data from anywhere.

**Highlights:** Connects WS-2000, WS-2902A, WS-2902B, WS-2902C, WS-5000 consoles, WiFi router integration, Internet connectivity for weather data, Remote data access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Worked on first try
- ⚙️ Firmware updates available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes during setup
- 🤯 Extremely difficult to connect to WiFi
- 🤖 App not compatible with iOS 14
- 🤷‍♀️ Unclear instructions
- 🤔 Requires disabling 5GHz network

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to enter WiFi password
- Device not showing up in app after successful connection
- Inconsistent behavior across iOS and Android devices

**Requested features**

- Improve app stability and reliability
- Provide better documentation and support
- Add option to connect directly to weather station without app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is La Crosse View free?

La Crosse View is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is awnet free?

awnet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, La Crosse View or awnet?

La Crosse View is rated higher. La Crosse View averages 4.1 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while awnet averages 1.7 from 336 ratings.

### Do La Crosse View or awnet have ads?

Neither La Crosse View nor awnet shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, La Crosse View or awnet?

La Crosse View ships an update every 2 months, and awnet every 3 months. Most recently, La Crosse View was updated on October 21, 2026 and awnet on October 21, 2026.

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