# Volcast vs Dashboard for ECOWITT Weather

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dashboard for ECOWITT Weather at none against Volcast's 3. Dashboard for ECOWITT Weather also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (14 vs 1). Volcast's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Volcast sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Dashboard for ECOWITT Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Volcast against 5.0 for Dashboard for ECOWITT Weather. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dashboard for ECOWITT Weather has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Volcast ships an update fortnightly, Dashboard for ECOWITT Weather every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Volcast | Dashboard for ECOWITT Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volcast-solar-forecast/id6758962799/reviews) | [5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashboard-for-ecowitt-weather/id6812456607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 71 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michal Bartosiak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876033141) | [Leech Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/639389449) |

## What reviewers say

### Volcast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volcast-solar-forecast/id6758962799)

Get precise, hour-by-hour solar production forecasts for up to 7 days. Optimize your energy usage by aligning tasks with peak solar availability and integrate with smart home systems. Features advanced physics-based modeling and AI calibration for accurate predictions.

**Highlights:** 7-day hour-by-hour solar forecast, Smart home integration (Home Assistant API), Advanced physics-based modeling, AI auto-calibration, Multi-string and bifacial panel support, Notification Center alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volcast Premium · Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Volcast Premium · Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Volcast Premium Lifetime | $44.99 | one-time |


### Dashboard for ECOWITT Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashboard-for-ecowitt-weather/id6812456607)

Visualize all your Ecowitt weather station data on a single screen. Monitor live conditions, view detailed charts and records, and receive custom alerts for important weather events. Supports multiple stations, Apple Watch, widgets, and Siri.

**Highlights:** Live weather conditions display, Detailed sensor readings and charts, Customizable weather alerts, Historical data and records tracking, 5-day forecast and radar, Apple Watch and widget support

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Volcast free?

Volcast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dashboard for ECOWITT Weather free?

Dashboard for ECOWITT Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Volcast or Dashboard for ECOWITT Weather?

Volcast and Dashboard for ECOWITT Weather are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 14 ratings respectively.

### Do Volcast or Dashboard for ECOWITT Weather have ads?

Neither Volcast nor Dashboard for ECOWITT Weather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Volcast or Dashboard for ECOWITT Weather?

Volcast ships an update fortnightly, and Dashboard for ECOWITT Weather every 4 days. Most recently, Volcast was updated on November 9, 2026 and Dashboard for ECOWITT Weather on November 10, 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.*