# Ember vs Camp Via West

The clearest difference is rating: Camp Via West at 4.9 against Ember's 3.3. Camp Via West also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). Ember's advantage is ratings volume (7.5K vs 17). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Camp Via West holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ember has 7.5K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ember | Camp Via West |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (7.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-temperature-control/id1147470931/reviews) | **[4.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camp-via-west/id6760867285/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.5K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 63 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ember Technologies Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063861447) | [Via Rehabilitation Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886577602) |

## What reviewers say

### Ember

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ember-temperature-control/id1147470931)

This app allows you to precisely control the temperature of your hot beverages using a smart mug. Customize presets, receive notifications when your drink reaches the perfect temperature, and explore recipes. Personalize your mug settings for an enhanced drinking experience.

**Highlights:** Precise temperature control, Save temperature presets, Beverage recipes and blogs, Customizable notifications, Manage multiple mugs, Personalize mug settings

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Keeps drink at perfect temperature
- 🍵 Great for tea and coffee drinkers
- 🎨 Customizable LED light colors
- 🔋 Decent battery life when used properly
- 🤖 Apple Watch app integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔌 Requires frequent charging and docking
- 🔒 Forced account creation and login
- 🔄 Unreliable Bluetooth connectivity
- 🐛 Buggy app with frequent issues
- 🤔 Confusing app UI and controls

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently logs users out
- Mug disconnects from app randomly
- Firmware update process often fails
- App doesn't always detect liquid in mug
- Presets and settings get lost after updates

**Requested features**

- Battery level indicator on main screen
- Improved Apple Watch app functionality
- Wireless charging option
- Ability to lock temperature settings
- Automatic temperature adjustment based on volume


### Camp Via West

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camp-via-west/id6760867285)

This app supports a transformative camp experience by facilitating donations for campus maintenance and team support. Your contributions help sustain a beautiful 13.5-acre campus and its dedicated staff.

**Highlights:** Support camp operations, Fund campus maintenance, Contribute to camp team, Facilitate transformative experiences, Donate to a 13.5-acre campus

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ember free?

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

### Is Camp Via West free?

Camp Via West is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ember or Camp Via West?

Camp Via West is rated higher. Ember averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7.5K ratings, while Camp Via West averages 4.9 from 17 ratings.

### Do Ember or Camp Via West have ads?

Neither Ember nor Camp Via West shows ads.

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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.*