Comparison

Wx for iPad vs PWSView

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

Head to head
About

Wx for iPad

This app provides detailed U.S. weather information, including current conditions, forecasts, alerts, and radar data. It offers customizable forecasts with graphical data for temperature, precipitation, and more, ideal for planning outdoor activities.

Highlights
  • Current U.S. weather conditions
  • 7-day point and pro forecasts
  • Graphical forecast data
  • NWS observation site data
  • NEXRAD radar data
  • Weather alerts and warnings
  • Customizable map bookmarks
Features
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The venerable U.S. weather app Wx, named a Mac Gem by Macworld magazine, is now available for iPad! Wx displays current conditions, forecasts, alerts, and radar for U.S. locations using high fidelity XML data from the U.S. National Weather Service. The app is designed for two specific types of customers: serious weather watchers who want detailed information and facts with no fuss, and casual users who want a fast, clean, and functional weather app that has low memory overhead and low CPU/battery usage. Wx lets you choose your location on an embedded map, and uses that to setup custom forecasts based on the latitude and longitude of the location. Forecasts include a 7-day summary "point" forecast, and a 7-day “pro” forecast that graphs temperature (actual and apparent), dew point, relative humidity, cloud cover, wind speed, wind direction, gust speed, 12-hour probability of precipitation, 6-hour liquid precipitation amount, and 6-hour snow amount. These forecasts are about as good as it gets if you need to plan work, sports, hobbies, and outdoor activities based on upcoming weather. With their high spatial resolution, the point and pro forecasts are especially useful in coastal and mountainous regions, where typical zone forecasts can be inaccurate. Wx also lets you receive current conditions data from nearby NWS observation sites (over 1700 available in the U.S. and its territories), get radar data from nearby NEXRAD radar sites, and receive warnings from nearby city- and county-based alert zones. Wx lets you bookmark and setup weather maps for quick reference. Choose from many default NWS maps and images, or provide the URL for any map of your choice and load it right in the app! If you have preferred weather providers, you can load your favorite maps and images right in Wx and keep them handy. Wx is crafted with attention to detail by a professional software developer with 29 years of experience, 15 years focused on developing weather software for OS X and 12 years writing apps for iOS devices. Wx has multiple levels of redundancy to handle severe weather events that can strain NWS servers, and even offers network settings for both Wi-Fi and cellular operation so that you can fine tune the app’s performance and bandwidth needs. Mac users, be sure to check out Wx for OS X on the Mac App Store. iPhone users, check out Wx for iPhone here on iTunes. ***NOTE*** If you need support or help, or have feedback, suggestions, or feature requests, please contact us via the support link (above) or on our website at hrtapps.com.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

PWSView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PWSView at 100% against Wx for iPad's 56%. PWSView also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and price ($0.99 vs $3.99). Wx for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (11.4 vs 18.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Wx for iPad costs $3.99 and PWSView $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wx for iPad ships an update every 5 months, PWSView every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wx for iPad versus PWSView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWx for iPadPWSView
Price$3.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.2 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS11.4 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraig HunterCurtis Netterville

Customer experience

Wx for iPad

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive56.1%
Neutral10.6%
Negative33.3%

PWSView

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Wx for iPad

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Download error on non-image links
  • App crashes when opening
  • App stopped downloading written forecast
  • App doesn't fetch data
  • Upgrade to iOS 10 broke landscape mode
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  • New iOS versions cause issues
  • Cannot add locations
  • Duplicate deduction fee for bundle purchase

Requested features

21 requests
  • Restore landscape mode on iPad
  • Update for iOS 10+
  • Allow editing of links
  • Link to non-image sites
  • Change units (e.g., metric)
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  • Hide/reorder graphs in Pro section
  • User selectable option for wind arrow direction
  • Add refresh button
  • Red display option
  • Zoom on maps (satellite, radar)
  • Looping on satellite maps
  • Request TAF/METAR data
  • More international locations
  • Add pressure rising/falling indicator
  • Zoom in/out on NOAA maps (pinch)
  • Dark mode option
  • Hourly forecast
  • Local radar for specific city
  • Default location setting
  • More detailed forecasts
  • Web clip images for custom maps

PWSView

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Wx for iPad

No in-app purchases

None

PWSView

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wx for iPad free?
Wx for iPad costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PWSView free?
PWSView costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Wx for iPad or PWSView have ads?
Neither Wx for iPad nor PWSView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wx for iPad or PWSView?
Wx for iPad ships an update every 5 months, and PWSView every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wx for iPad was updated on October 15, 2026 and PWSView on October 9, 2026.

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