ViewPoint.ca vs Weiser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ViewPoint.ca
Access comprehensive real estate data for Nova Scotia, including property listings, assessment values, lot sizes, and school information. Explore an interactive map to quickly find and analyze properties.
- Up-to-date property information
- ViewPoint map exploration
- Assessment values
- Lot sizes
- School information
- MLS® sales history
- Current MLS® listings
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The ViewPoint Realty app provides real estate consumers with up-to-date information on every property and listing in Nova Scotia. Explore the famous ViewPoint map with speed and ease. The app displays the following information: Assessment values Lot sizes School information Historical MLS® sales information Current MLS® listings Days-on-market Price changes Detailed property descriptions and more!
Weiser
Control and monitor your smart locks remotely, granting access to guests with scheduled or one-time codes. Receive instant alerts for lock activity and manage multiple properties with ease. Integrates with popular smart home ecosystems for enhanced automation and security.
- Remote lock monitoring and control
- Guest access code management
- Instant activity and tamper alerts
- Multi-home and lock management
- Smart home ecosystem integration (Google Home, Alexa, Matter)
- Encrypted data security
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At Weiser, we understand that the locks you choose to protect your home is a decision you do not take lightly. That is why we do not take shortcuts when it comes to quality, because we know that a better lock means better peace of mind. Remote Access Control Monitor the status of your locks and manage your home's access seamlessly from anywhere at any time. Trusted Access Management Share app access with guests or create scheduled or one-time access codes for keyless entry. Instant Activity Alerts Receive instant notifications anytime someone accesses your home, or when invalid codes are entered, or lock tampering occurs. Intuitive Home Management Easily configure and manage multiple homes and locks for complete control. Seamless Integration with Smart Ecosystems Add your lock via Wi-Fi to your preferred smart home ecosystems, including Google Home or Amazon Alexa, or amplify automation through IFTTT. Weiser’s new Halo Select lock is Matter and Wi-Fi compatible, giving you the same Wi-Fi options as our other Halo locks. With Matter, you can connect to Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, and other Matter hubs via Thread. Matter features may differ from ecosystem to ecosystem. You can check out ca.weiserlock.com/matter for more information Security and Peace of Mind Weiser provides unparalleled security while safeguarding your privacy. All data shared between the lock, the server, and the Weiser app is encrypted, and our servers are exclusively hosted in the US. Our goal is to provide you with the utmost convenience, trust, and safety for your smart living experience. The Weiser App is compatible with all Weiser Halo and Weiser Aura smart locks. Weiser®, a trusted leader in residential security and a registered trademark of ASSA ABLOY Americas Residential Inc., an ASSA ABLOY Group Company.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Weiser at 39% against ViewPoint.ca's 30%. ViewPoint.ca's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ViewPoint.ca ships an update every 2 months, Weiser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ViewPoint.ca | Weiser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (87 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | 39.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 87 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 347 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ViewPoint Realty Services Inc. | ASSA ABLOY AMERICAS RESIDENTIAL INC. |
Customer experience
ViewPoint.ca
Weiser
User reviews
ViewPoint.ca
From App Store reviewsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app overall
- 👍 Handy for house hunting
- 👍 Loads of information
- 👍 Better than other realty websites
- 👍 Easy to use
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 App freezes often
- 🐛 Sluggish map loading
- 🐛 Inconsistent map loading
- 🐛 Difficult to share links
Weiser
From 87 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎯 Remote lock/unlock functionality works well
- 👍 User-friendly interface and easy navigation
- 🔐 Convenient guest access management with temporary codes
- 📱 Mobile app provides peace of mind for homeowners
- ⚡ Quick setup process with step-by-step instructions
Room to improve
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain requiring frequent replacements
- 🐛 App connectivity issues and frequent disconnections
- ❌ Account creation and verification code failures
- 🔌 WiFi connection problems and setup difficulties
- 📵 Poor app performance and slow responsiveness
Bugs and requests
ViewPoint.ca
Reported bugs
32 issues- App crashes when viewing historical cutsheets
- Cannot view pictures, prompts login even when logged in
- App asks to sign in when already signed in, then won't let click anything
- App constantly freezes
- Sluggish and inconsistent map loading, satellite image takes forever to load
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- Crashes repeatedly
- Cannot access even after delete and re-download
- Won't let me in, says email invalid or password invalid or already registered
- Unable to filter property types properly after update
- Only get recent listings
- Cannot filter by price
- Cannot filter by sq footage
- Map shows cloud cover and dark, slow and won't load searches
- List view results appear random without sorting
- App automatically logs itself in and out, password not recognized when logged out
- Need to force quit app to refresh content
- Following a property in multi-unit buildings is broken, ends up following all units
- Needs to be updated for new iPhone screens
- Mobile parks display issues, only one unit shows in a list
- Have to close the app to make a new search
- App froze and would not show any results
- Incredibly slow to download app
- No provision to reset password
- Reset password option not available
- Search of homes shows no result for a valid range
- No option to reset password in the app
- Ads take you out of the app
- Video ads pop up forcing you to watch for 5 seconds
- Cannot change default search location
- No way to save listings or searches
- App crashes quite often
- App doesn't keep you logged in
Requested features
10 requests- Subscription option for browsing
- Satellite view toggle
- Ability to copy web link to listing
- Option to filter by price
- Option to filter by sq footage
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- Option for 'most recent changes' search
- Ability to share property listing via text/email
- Show school information
- Save login information
- Turn off music
Weiser
Reported bugs
16 issues- Account creation fails with 'no internet' error despite connectivity
- Verification codes not being sent to email or phone
- Password reset functionality broken
- App logout not properly applying password protection
- Auto-unlock stops working after software updates
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- Notification toggle settings not persisting
- Lock/unlock by location triggering false error notifications
- Bluetooth pairing fails during setup process
- WiFi reconnection drops after initial setup
- App crashes when deleting user profiles
- Fingerprint data not retained longer than 24 hours
- Lock status not updating in app
- Proximity unlock triggering from excessive distance
- MFA verification screen freezing
- Device not found errors requiring factory resets
- App becomes unresponsive during firmware updates
Requested features
10 requests- Scheduling/automation features for automatic locking at bedtime
- HomeKit integration support
- Adjustable geofencing radius for auto-unlock
- Press-and-hold unlock to prevent accidental unlocks
- Improved Face ID login reliability
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- Battery monitoring and low-battery alerts
- Rechargeable battery compatibility
- Custom lock photos in settings
- Better cold weather performance
- Improved Bluetooth connection stability
In-app purchases
ViewPoint.ca
No in-app purchases
Weiser
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ViewPoint.ca free?
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Do ViewPoint.ca or Weiser have ads?
Which is updated more often, ViewPoint.ca or Weiser?
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