# PineTool vs Viewu

PineTool and Viewu both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of PineTool's written reviews are positive against 71% of Viewu's. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PineTool against 5.0 for Viewu. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of PineTool's written reviews are positive against 71% of Viewu's.

## The numbers

| Metric | PineTool | Viewu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinetool/id6448319330/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewu/id6502717790/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 1 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lachlan Bell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1260531873) | [Matthew Ehrhart](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746564587) |

## What reviewers say

### PineTool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinetool/id6448319330)

This app connects to a specific soldering iron model via Bluetooth to display real-time temperature, power, and other operational data. Users can also adjust the iron's temperature set point directly from their device.

**Highlights:** Real-time tip temperature display, Live power value visualization, Temperature set point configuration, Voltage and handle temperature monitoring, Uptime and power source parameter display, Live charting of temperature and power

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Viewu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewu/id6502717790)

Monitor and manage your Frigate security system with this open-source iOS app. View live camera streams, review past events on an intuitive timeline, and receive customizable push notifications. It offers seamless integration with Frigate Video NVR for enhanced home or office security.

**Highlights:** Event timeline navigation, Live RTSP stream viewing, Customizable push notifications, Frigate NVR integration, Privacy-focused data handling, Community-driven development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PineTool free?

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

### Is Viewu free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PineTool or Viewu?

PineTool and Viewu are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do PineTool or Viewu have ads?

Neither PineTool nor Viewu shows ads.

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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.*