# WS View vs PWS Console

The clearest difference is rating: PWS Console at 4.0 against WS View's 2.1. WS View's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PWS Console sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. WS View asks for nothing beyond the download.

PWS Console holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WS View has 37 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of WS View's written reviews are positive against 0% of PWS Console's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WS View ships an update weekly, PWS Console every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WS View | PWS Console |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ws-view/id1362944193/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pws-console-meteo/id1576466705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **17.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 34 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [玮 彭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124786460) | [Pascal Bourque](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576466707) |

## What reviewers say

### WS View

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ws-view/id1362944193)

Access and download weather data from the internet. This tool facilitates weather receiver set of routing connections.

**Highlights:** Download weather data, Internet weather receiver, Routing connections

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Successful firmware updates and configuration when working
- 📊 Clear and simple data presentation
- 🌐 Multiple weather service integrations (Wunderground, Ecowitt, WeatherCloud)
- ⚙️ Customizable upload server settings
- 📱 Works well on local network connections

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently on startup
- 📵 Data not displaying despite successful connection
- 🔌 WiFi connection issues and configuration failures
- ❌ Device list showing empty or missing devices
- 📱 iOS compatibility problems (especially iOS 14-16)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding new devices
- App crashes when selecting device from list
- App crashes on startup after updates
- Data displays as zeros or null values
- WiFi configuration screen unresponsive with spinning loader

**Requested features**

- Dark mode support
- Apple Watch app with complications
- Historical data viewing (weeks/months)
- HomeKit integration
- IFTTT support


### PWS Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pws-console-meteo/id1576466705)

Connect your personal weather station to access real-time data and historical records. Visualize and analyze weather information like temperature, rainfall, and wind speed in a user-friendly interface. Integrate with the Weather Underground network for enhanced weather insights.

**Highlights:** Connects to multiple PWS brands, Real-time data access, Historical weather records, Visualize weather data, Integrates with Weather Underground

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime supporter | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WS View free?

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

### Is PWS Console free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WS View or PWS Console?

PWS Console is rated higher. WS View averages 2.1 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while PWS Console averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do WS View or PWS Console have ads?

Neither WS View nor PWS Console shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WS View or PWS Console?

WS View ships an update weekly, and PWS Console every 4 months. Most recently, WS View was updated on September 27, 2026 and PWS Console on September 1, 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.*