Comparison

ExView® vs ZSWatch

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

Head to head
About

ExView®

This app connects to compatible meters to collect, trend, and analyze environmental data remotely. It allows for real-time monitoring, setting alarms, and generating custom PDF reports with photos. Data can be easily shared with team members.

Highlights
  • Remote data collection and trending
  • Real-time dashboard view
  • Bluetooth connectivity up to 90m
  • Programmable high/low alarms
  • Export data as CSV
  • Generate custom PDF reports
  • Attach photos to reports
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About the ExView® The EXTECH 250W Series compatible with the ExView® Mobile App. Connect up to 8 meters of any combination to measure and trend various parameters to help accurately diagnose environmental conditions and inspect/maintain HVAC and rotating equipment. The ExView® Mobile App is an easy-to-use powerful mobile data collection and reporting app. The dashboard provides a quick at-a-glance view of real-time data being collected from all of your EXTECH 250W connected meters. Users can monitor and collect data remotely from the meter(s), this is especially useful when you need to collect data in difficult to access areas. The meter(s) will communicate with the app via Bluetooth® up to a distance of 90 m (295 ft). In addition, you can set min/max alarms to improve response times to potential issues. The app enables you to quickly share data with team members either as a quick .CSV file or a comprehensive PDF report that can include photos of the impacted area/equipment. App Highlights Include: • Portable data collection, trending, analysis and reporting • Visualize Data and trends on your mobile device • Programmable High/Low audible alarms • Export data in .CSV file format • Generate Custom report in PDF • Take snapshots of the measurement area with your smart device • Day mode/Dark mode screen feature • Share data files directly from your mobile device • Connect up to 8 EXTECH 250W meters, any combination • AN250W Anemometer • LT250W Light Meter • SL250W Sound Level Meter • RH250W Hygro-Thermometer • RPM250W Laser Tachometer Please supply all feedback to: feedback@extech.com Thank you. EXTECH Digital Solutions Team

About

ZSWatch

Features
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ZSWatch is the official companion app for the ZSWatch open-source smartwatch. Connect over Bluetooth to unlock everything your DIY smartwatch can do. FEATURES • Voice Memos with AI Record voice memos on your watch. The app syncs them in the background, transcribes them and writes a summary. It can turn what you said into reminders and calendar events. Run it on your iPhone with on-device models, or use your own OpenRouter key. • Ask from Your Wrist Ask a question on your watch and get the answer back on your wrist. • Always Connected The connection runs in the background, reconnects on its own, and keeps your watch in sync even when the app is closed. • Notifications Your iPhone's notifications appear on your watch. • Firmware Updates Update your watch firmware over Bluetooth. Download official releases from GitHub or load local firmware files. Resource updates for watch faces and images are included. • Custom Watch Faces Pick a photo to use as your watch face background. • Weather and GPS Your watch gets current weather and a forecast for your location. Share your iPhone's location with your watch for workouts and outdoor activities. • Internet Relay Lets watch apps fetch information from the internet through your iPhone. • Health & Activity View daily steps, heart rate and activity history in charts. • Battery Analytics Monitor your watch's battery level and charging over time. • Guided Setup Pair with Apple's accessory setup. • Developer Tools A shell on the watch, BLE communication logs, sensor data, device diagnostics, and crash reports you can download and attach to a GitHub issue. REQUIREMENTS • ZSWatch smartwatch (github.com/ZSWatch/ZSWatch) OPEN SOURCE The ZSWatch app is open source. View the code, report issues and contribute at github.com/ZSWatch/ZSWatch-App

Screenshots

ExView®4 screens
ZSWatch4 screens

Verdict

The call

ExView® and ZSWatch are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ExView® ships an update every 6 months, ZSWatch every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ExView® versus ZSWatch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExView®ZSWatch
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExtech InstrumentsJakob Krantz

In-app purchases

None

ExView®

No in-app purchases

None

ZSWatch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ExView® free?
ExView® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ZSWatch free?
ZSWatch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ExView® or ZSWatch have ads?
Neither ExView® nor ZSWatch shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ExView® or ZSWatch?
ExView® ships an update every 6 months, and ZSWatch every 4 months. Most recently, ExView® was updated on October 10, 2026 and ZSWatch on October 28, 2026.

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