# La Crosse View vs SmokeCast

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmokeCast at 100% against La Crosse View's 26%. SmokeCast also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). La Crosse View's advantage is ratings volume (82K vs 3) and chart position (#68 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and SmokeCast sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SmokeCast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: La Crosse View has 82K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of SmokeCast's.

La Crosse View ships an update every 2 months, SmokeCast every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | La Crosse View | SmokeCast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-crosse-view/id1006925791/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smokecast/id6805199869/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **82K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#68** | — |
| Size | 42 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [La Crosse Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/954990846) | [Kyle Allred](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805199871) |

## What reviewers say

### La Crosse View

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

**Currently charting:** #68 Top Grossing · Weather, #120 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


### SmokeCast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smokecast/id6805199869)

This app provides a 72-hour forecast of wildfire smoke and air quality, hour by hour. It uses EPA monitor data to correct NOAA's forecast, showing you where smoke is and when it will clear. Plan outdoor activities and protect your health by knowing current and future air conditions.

**Highlights:** 72-hour animated smoke forecast, Hourly air quality predictions, Corrected NOAA forecast with EPA data, View air quality at breathing level, Compare air quality between locations, Active fire mapping, Save favorite locations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium tip | $8.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is La Crosse View free?

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

### Is SmokeCast free?

SmokeCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

SmokeCast is rated higher. La Crosse View averages 4.1 out of 5 from 82K ratings, while SmokeCast averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

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

Neither La Crosse View nor SmokeCast shows ads.

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

La Crosse View ships an update every 2 months, and SmokeCast every 4 days. Most recently, La Crosse View was updated on October 30, 2026 and SmokeCast on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*