Comparison

LonoBox vs PWSView

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LonoBox

Features
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Online weather station with up to 20 connected devices. Lonobox makes you able to compare you own local weather data with your friends local same as abroad and your local community. You will be able to see real life data from region to region and country to country.

About

PWSView

Access real-time weather data from your personal weather station on your iPhone and iPad. Monitor multiple stations, track daily extremes, and customize your display with flexible units and widgets.

Highlights
  • Real-time weather data
  • Multiple station support
  • Daily high/low tracking
  • Imperial and Metric units
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • iCloud sync
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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PWSViewer brings your personal weather station data directly to your iPhone and iPad. Designed specifically for Ecowitt weather stations, this app provides real-time access to detailed weather information from your home or multiple locations. Key Features: • Real-time Weather Data - View current conditions including temperature, humidity, wind speed/gust/direction, rainfall, UV, dew point, and barometric pressure • Multiple Station Support - Monitor up to two weather stations from one convenient app • Daily High/Low Tracking - Keep track of temperature extremes for the day • Flexible Unit System - Switch between Imperial (°F, in, mph) and Metric (°C, mm, km/h) units • Companion Widgets - Access key weather information right from your home screen • Lock Screen Widgets - Access key weather information right from your lock screen • iCloud Sync - Sync across multiple devices • Customizable Display - Toggle condition emojis and choose between traditional or piezoelectric rain gauges • Apple Watch Support How It Works: 1. Add your weather station MAC address, Application and API credentials in settings 2. Configure display preferences and units 3. View detailed real-time weather data on your device 4. Access key information through the companion widget Note: Requires an Ecowitt personal weather station with internet connectivity, valid API key and Application key. API and Application keys can be obtained through your Ecowitt.net account under your profile. Download now to take full control of your personal weather data!

Screenshots

LonoBox4 screens
PWSView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: LonoBox at Free against PWSView's $0.99. LonoBox also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 18.0). PWSView's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

LonoBox is free to download; PWSView costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LonoBox ships an update every 6 months, PWSView every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
LonoBox versus PWSView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLonoBoxPWSView
PriceFree — better$0.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGOpark ApSCurtis Netterville

In-app purchases

None

LonoBox

No in-app purchases

None

PWSView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LonoBox free?
LonoBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PWSView free?
PWSView costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do LonoBox or PWSView have ads?
Neither LonoBox nor PWSView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LonoBox or PWSView?
LonoBox ships an update every 6 months, and PWSView every 2 weeks. Most recently, LonoBox was updated on September 20, 2026 and PWSView on September 23, 2026.

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