# Proviso vs Link to Windows

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Proviso | Link to Windows |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proviso/id1590003838/reviews) | **[4.0 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-to-windows/id6443686328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **17K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **56.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | **#16** |
| Size | 40 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Delta Intelligent Building Technologies (Canada) Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039551888) | [Microsoft Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/298856275) |

## What reviewers say

### Proviso

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proviso/id1590003838)

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.

**Highlights:** Intuitive UI for device setup, Bluetooth and NFC connectivity, Network settings adjustment, Sensor data viewing, Sensor calibration, Firmware updates, Controller configuration

**In-app purchases:** none


### Link to Windows

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/link-to-windows/id6443686328)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Productivity, #156 Top Free (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Make and receive calls, Manage phone notifications, Read and reply to text messages, View phone contacts, Share files between phone and PC

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient text messaging from PC
- 📱 Ability to see phone notifications on PC
- 🔋 Battery level display on PC
- 👍 Helpful for productivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity
- 🔀 Unreliable message syncing between devices
- 🚫 Lack of group messaging support
- 📷 Inability to send/receive media
- 🔇 Poor call quality

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes
- Bluetooth interference with other devices
- Inability to reconnect after device is out of range

**Requested features**

- Seamless call handling between phone and PC
- Full message history sync
- Support for media sharing
- Group messaging functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Proviso free?

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

### Is Link to Windows free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Proviso or Link to Windows?

Link to Windows is rated higher. Proviso averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Link to Windows averages 4.0 from 17K ratings.

### Do Proviso or Link to Windows have ads?

Neither Proviso nor Link to Windows shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Proviso or Link to Windows?

Proviso ships an update every 2 months, and Link to Windows fortnightly. Most recently, Proviso was updated on November 3, 2026 and Link to Windows on November 8, 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.*