# PWS Console vs Backyard Weather

The clearest difference is rating: Backyard Weather at 5.0 against PWS Console's 4.0. Backyard Weather also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PWS Console sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Backyard Weather sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backyard Weather holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

PWS Console ships an update every 4 months, Backyard Weather every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PWS Console | Backyard Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pws-console-meteo/id1576466705/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-weather-pws/id6759879178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Pascal Bourque](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576466707) | [Samuel Albrecht](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801053552) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Backyard Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-weather-pws/id6759879178)

Monitor personal weather stations, aviation weather, and coastal conditions. View current readings, historical charts for up to 11 metrics, and customize units. Offers widgets and a watch app for convenient access to weather data.

**Highlights:** Personal weather station monitoring, Aviation weather (METAR), Coastal conditions (NOAA tides), Current conditions and historical charts, Customizable units and display, Widgets and watch app support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backyard Weather Pro | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PWS Console free?

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

### Is Backyard Weather free?

Backyard Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PWS Console or Backyard Weather?

Backyard Weather is rated higher. PWS Console averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Backyard Weather averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PWS Console or Backyard Weather have ads?

Neither PWS Console nor Backyard Weather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PWS Console or Backyard Weather?

PWS Console ships an update every 4 months, and Backyard Weather every 3 weeks. Most recently, PWS Console was updated on October 27, 2026 and Backyard Weather on October 28, 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.*