ViewPoint for iPad vs Weiser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ViewPoint for iPad
Access comprehensive real estate data for Nova Scotia properties. View detailed listing information, assessment values, lot sizes, school zones, and historical sales data. Navigate properties easily with an interactive map.
- Up-to-date property information
- Interactive property map
- Assessment values
- Lot sizes
- School information
- Historical MLS sales data
- 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 rating: Weiser at 4.8 against ViewPoint for iPad's 1.0. Weiser also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 9%) and ratings volume (102 vs 1). ViewPoint for iPad's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Weiser holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weiser has 102 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of ViewPoint for iPad's written reviews are positive against 40% of Weiser's.
ViewPoint for iPad ships an update every 3 weeks, Weiser every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ViewPoint for iPad | Weiser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.8 (102 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.6% of reviews | 39.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 102 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 356 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ViewPoint Realty Services Inc. | ASSA ABLOY AMERICAS RESIDENTIAL INC. |
Customer experience
ViewPoint for iPad
Weiser
User reviews
ViewPoint for iPad
From 1 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app (historically)
- 👍 Useful for shopping houses
- 👍 Good presentation
- 👍 Easier than mobile site (historically)
Room to improve
- 🐛 App broken/unusable
- 🐛 Glitchy and not working
- 🐛 Terrible iPad version
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Map not working/no detail
Weiser
From 102 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 for iPad
Reported bugs
47 issues- Links not working when viewing properties
- Cannot close property view without shutting down app
- Unable to sign in on iPad
- App does not work properly if signed in
- Map just doesn't work
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- Location button not working
- App crashes on new iPad OS 16
- Crashes with iOS 16
- Crash issue with iOS 16
- Stopped working with latest iPad OS upgrade
- Will no longer open with v16.1
- Won't open on new iPad
- Crashes on opening (IOS 16)
- Map isn't labelled
- Does not show sold or pending properties
- Doesn't update, still has sold properties
- Won't load properties from area
- Won't load favourites
- Details of listing won't load for days
- Laggy
- Cannot view property location like phone app
- Error message: failed to retrieve data
- Map has no detail vs laptop
- Have to sign in every time
- Consistently fails to connect to content and shuts down
- Logs me out every time
- Search rarely works
- Filters don't filter
- Crashes constantly
- Cannot find property details
- Failed to retrieve details message
- Crashes every time I open it
- Crashes every time I do a search (iPad)
- Often doesn't refresh itself
- Getting just a blank blue screen
- Crashes consistently
- Knocked me out, wouldn't let me sign back in
- Wouldn't let me register again using same email
- Current version doesn't work correctly with ios8
- Not working with iOS 8
- Stopped working sometime before ios8 debacle
- Inability to keep up on maintenance
- Crashes right off the start
- App keeps crashing
- Cannot get past the login screen
- Doesn't work any more since latest update
- Must close app and restart to clear previous search criteria
Requested features
9 requests- Update the app after 2 years
- Bring back the older app layout/ease of use
- Expand searchable criteria (building age, total living area)
- Add website functionality like date range
- Correct property locator
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- Add map search
- Allow new searches after previous ones without restarting
- Fix iPad version to be like phone app (location view)
- Improve website search functionality
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 for iPad
No in-app purchases
Weiser
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is ViewPoint for iPad free?
Is Weiser free?
Which has better reviews, ViewPoint for iPad or Weiser?
Do ViewPoint for iPad or Weiser have ads?
Which is updated more often, ViewPoint for iPad or Weiser?
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