# Ecowitt vs Cloudbase Project

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cloudbase Project at 100% against Ecowitt's 47%. Cloudbase Project also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). Ecowitt's advantage is ratings volume (66 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). 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.

Cloudbase Project holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ecowitt has 66 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Ecowitt's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cloudbase Project's.

Ecowitt ships an update every 6 weeks, Cloudbase Project every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ecowitt | Cloudbase Project |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecowitt/id1576152334/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbase-project/id6748700443/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 44 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [玮 彭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1124786460) | [Michael Del , Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806726000) |

## What reviewers say

### Ecowitt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecowitt/id1576152334)

This app connects to professional Wi-Fi weather stations, offering real-time indoor and outdoor temperature, humidity, and air quality monitoring. It also supports high-precision rain gauges, providing comprehensive environmental data.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi weather station integration, Indoor/outdoor thermometer, Humidity monitor, Rain gauge, Air quality monitor, Data service support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📊 Excellent data visualization and charting capabilities
- ⚡ Fast and reliable performance
- 🎯 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🔌 Seamless integration with multiple sensors
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔔 Lacks push notifications and alert system
- 📱 Limited mobile-specific features (no widgets)
- 🔐 Requires frequent login authentication
- 🗺️ Poor map performance and slow refresh
- 📊 Graphs not easily accessible from main screen

**Reported bugs**

- Version 1.1.27 update caused app-breaking popup loop
- Graphs automatically rotate to landscape mode
- Annual rainfall calculation incorrect - doesn't reset yearly
- App crashes or freezes on iPad after multiple opens
- Login credentials not remembered between sessions

**Requested features**

- iOS widgets for home screen display
- Apple Watch app and complications
- Push notifications for alerts and alarms
- Support for IFTTT and smart home integration
- 72-hour graph view option


### Cloudbase Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbase-project/id6748700443)

Provides detailed weather forecasts, live readings, and tracking specifically for paragliding pilots. Offers insights into wind conditions, thermal strength, and flying potential, along with radar and satellite imagery.

**Highlights:** Current wind readings with favorites, Daily and hourly site forecasts, Flying Potential forecast summary, Big picture weather analysis, Weather station map with history, Live pilot tracking map, Live weather cameras

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ecowitt free?

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

### Is Cloudbase Project free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ecowitt or Cloudbase Project?

Cloudbase Project is rated higher. Ecowitt averages 2.9 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Cloudbase Project averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ecowitt or Cloudbase Project have ads?

Neither Ecowitt nor Cloudbase Project shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ecowitt or Cloudbase Project?

Ecowitt ships an update every 6 weeks, and Cloudbase Project every 3 days. Most recently, Ecowitt was updated on September 28, 2026 and Cloudbase Project on September 10, 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.*