Proviso vs Link to Windows
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Proviso
Configure and manage O3 Sense, O3 Edge, and RED5 devices with an intuitive interface. Easily adjust network settings, view sensor data, calibrate sensors, and update firmware via Bluetooth or NFC.
- Intuitive UI for device setup
- Bluetooth and NFC connectivity
- Network settings adjustment
- Sensor data viewing
- Sensor calibration
- Firmware updates
- Controller configuration
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Proviso provides users with an intuitive UI to set up and configure their O3 Sense, O3 Edge, and RED5 devices. Using Bluetooth (wireless communication) or NFC (tap to read, tap to write), users can easily adjust network settings, view sensor data, calibrate sensors, initiate firmware updates, and configure supporting controllers for use with the Seymour Connect mobile app.
Link to Windows
Seamlessly integrate your iPhone with your Windows PC. Access calls, messages, notifications, and contacts directly from your computer. Easily share files between devices for enhanced productivity.
- Make and receive calls
- Manage phone notifications
- Read and reply to text messages
- View phone contacts
- Share files between phone and PC
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You love your phone. So does your PC. Get instant access to everything you love on your phone, right from your PC. To get started, connect your iPhone with the Phone Link Feature on your Windows PC. Enjoy these Phone Link features on your PC: • Make and receive calls • Manage your phone's notifications • Read and reply to text messages • View your phone contacts • Share files between your phone and PC Phone Link for iOS requires iPhone running iOS 16 or higher, and a PC with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support running Windows 10 (with the May 2019 Update or later) or Windows 11. Not available for iPad (iPadOS) or MacOS. By installing this app, you agree to the Microsoft Terms of Use https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=246338 and Privacy Statement https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=248686
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Link to Windows at 56% against Proviso's 0%. Link to Windows also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (17K vs 3). Proviso's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Link to Windows holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Link to Windows has 17K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Proviso's written reviews are positive against 56% of Link to Windows's.
Proviso ships an update every 2 months, Link to Windows fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Proviso | Link to Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 4.0 (17K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 56.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 17K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #16 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Delta Intelligent Building Technologies (Canada) Inc. | Microsoft Corporation |
Customer experience
Proviso
Link to Windows
Bugs and requests
Proviso
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Link to Windows
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and freezes
- Bluetooth interference with other devices
- Inability to reconnect after device is out of range
Requested features
4 requests- Seamless call handling between phone and PC
- Full message history sync
- Support for media sharing
- Group messaging functionality
In-app purchases
Proviso
No in-app purchases
Link to Windows
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Proviso free?
Is Link to Windows free?
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