Weather Station Live vs PWSView
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Weather Station Live
Access real-time weather data from a global network of automatic weather stations. View detailed conditions including temperature, wind, humidity, and precipitation. Supports over 200,000 stations worldwide with fast data refresh.
- Real-time weather data
- Global station network
- Detailed weather conditions
- Fast data refresh
- Multiple measurement units
- iPhone and iPad support
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Application shows real-time weather data that are collected from network of automatic weather stations in worldwide. This network consists of low cost automated weather station that anyone can buy, connect it to the Internet and contribute the conditions. Detailed weather info includes temperature, pressure, wind speed/direction, humidity, precipitation and much more. Features: * Very accurate REAL-TIME weather data! * Support for more than 200.000 stations across the world * Fast data refresh * Different weather measurement units supported (Celsius/Fahrenheit) * iPhone/iPad support * Portrait/Landscape support
PWSView
Access real-time weather data from your personal weather station on your iPhone and iPad. Monitor multiple stations, track daily extremes, and customize your display with flexible units and widgets.
- Real-time weather data
- Multiple station support
- Daily high/low tracking
- Imperial and Metric units
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
- iCloud sync
- Apple Watch support
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PWSViewer brings your personal weather station data directly to your iPhone and iPad. Designed specifically for Ecowitt weather stations, this app provides real-time access to detailed weather information from your home or multiple locations. Key Features: • Real-time Weather Data - View current conditions including temperature, humidity, wind speed/gust/direction, rainfall, UV, dew point, and barometric pressure • Multiple Station Support - Monitor up to two weather stations from one convenient app • Daily High/Low Tracking - Keep track of temperature extremes for the day • Flexible Unit System - Switch between Imperial (°F, in, mph) and Metric (°C, mm, km/h) units • Companion Widgets - Access key weather information right from your home screen • Lock Screen Widgets - Access key weather information right from your lock screen • iCloud Sync - Sync across multiple devices • Customizable Display - Toggle condition emojis and choose between traditional or piezoelectric rain gauges • Apple Watch Support How It Works: 1. Add your weather station MAC address, Application and API credentials in settings 2. Configure display preferences and units 3. View detailed real-time weather data on your device 4. Access key information through the companion widget Note: Requires an Ecowitt personal weather station with internet connectivity, valid API key and Application key. API and Application keys can be obtained through your Ecowitt.net account under your profile. Download now to take full control of your personal weather data!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PWSView at 100% against Weather Station Live's 0%. PWSView also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 44 months) and price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Weather Station Live's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Weather Station Live costs $1.99 and PWSView $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Weather Station Live ships an update every 44 months, PWSView every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.
| Parameter | Weather Station Live | PWSView |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 44 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Nikola Stepan | Curtis Netterville |
Customer experience
Weather Station Live
PWSView
In-app purchases
Weather Station Live
No in-app purchases
PWSView
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Weather Station Live free?
Is PWSView free?
Do Weather Station Live or PWSView have ads?
Which is updated more often, Weather Station Live or PWSView?
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