Comparison

Ecowitt vs Windstation Live

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

Head to head
About

Ecowitt

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
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We provides professional wifi weather station, wireless indoor outdoor thermometers, humidity monitors, high precision rain gauges, air quality monitors and more, Data service support

About

Windstation Live

Features
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Live wind data on your wrist. One glance, that's it. Windstation puts real-time wind readings from your favorite spots on your iPhone Lock Screen and Apple Watch face — so a glance tells you whether it's on. Pull live wind speed, directioncand gust from thousands of stations across three networks: Windguru, Windy.com and Windy.app. Add the spots you ride, then check conditions without even opening the app. BUILT FOR WIND SPORTS Whether you kitesurf, windsurf, wing foil, sail or paraglide, Windstation is made for the only question that matters before you head out: is the wind good right now? FEATURES • Live wind speed in knots, plus direction and gusts • Add stations from Windguru, Windy.com and Windy.app • Find live stations near you with one tap, or paste a link / station ID • Lock Screen widget — see wind without unlocking your phone • Apple Watch complication — your home spot, right on your wrist • Track multiple favorite spots and switch between them instantly • Clean, fast, no clutter — just the numbers you need HOW IT WORKS 1. Add a station by location, link or ID 2. Pick the spot you want front and center 3. Add the Lock Screen widget and Watch complication 4. Glance anytime to see if it's blowing Windstation reads publicly available live observations from each station network. Readings depend on each station reporting; coverage and update frequency vary by station and provider. Simple. Private. Yours. - One-time purchase — no subscriptions - No accounts, no sign-up - No location tracking - No ads, no analytics SDKs - No data sent anywhere Requires iOS 18+ and watchOS 11+

Screenshots

Ecowitt4 screens
Windstation Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ecowitt at Free against Windstation Live's $2.99. Ecowitt also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.4). Windstation Live's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 6 weeks). 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

Ecowitt is free to download; Windstation Live costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ecowitt ships an update every 6 weeks, Windstation Live every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ecowitt versus Windstation Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEcowittWindstation Live
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating2.9 (68 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer玮 彭Tommy Filc Garderes

Bugs and requests

Ecowitt

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • 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
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  • Webcam videos don't play within app
  • Dew point displays constant zero value
  • Graphs hidden behind dynamic island on newer iPhones
  • Map refresh delay when navigating
  • App won't launch or shows spinning loading icon
  • Incompatibility with recent iOS versions
  • Connection drops and fails to reconnect
  • Sensor ordering resets to default
  • Camera share feature unclickable
  • Rainfall data not displayed during heavy rain events

Requested features

18 requests
  • 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
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  • Multi-sensor comparison on single graph
  • Ability to edit and delete erroneous data
  • Monthly and yearly data reports
  • Dark mode option
  • Font size customization
  • Landscape view support on iPad
  • Location search feature without scrolling map
  • Biometric authentication
  • Automatic cache clearing
  • Tide chart functionality
  • Data export and download options
  • Better camera image quality controls
  • Customizable graph intervals

Windstation Live

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ecowitt

No in-app purchases

None

Windstation Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ecowitt free?
Ecowitt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Windstation Live free?
Windstation Live costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ecowitt or Windstation Live have ads?
Neither Ecowitt nor Windstation Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ecowitt or Windstation Live?
Ecowitt ships an update every 6 weeks, and Windstation Live every 6 days. Most recently, Ecowitt was updated on October 30, 2026 and Windstation Live on October 28, 2026.

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