Platform differences reference
Platform differences
Compare Weather Fusion navigation, commands, detail views, and data tools across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
| Area | iPhone | iPad | Mac |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main navigation | Real Time, Historical, Map, and Station tabs | Real Time, Historical, Map, and Station tabs | Sidebar, toolbar, menus, and Real Time, Historical, Observations, and Map views |
| Station details | Station tab | Station tab | Weather Station Inspector tab |
| Refresh | Pull to refresh on supported views | Pull to refresh on supported views | Data menu or ⌘R for the active data view; Station › Refresh Stations for station metadata |
| Observations | Table icon in the Historical toolbar; a list in narrow layouts and a table in wider layouts | Table icon in the Historical toolbar; a list or table according to available width | Main Observations view |
| Observation export | Inspect records and summaries | Inspect records and summaries | Select table rows and use Edit › Copy for CSV |
| Observation details | Real Time Data, Historical Observation Data, and individual Observations records | Real Time Data, Historical Observation Data, and individual Observations records | Observation Inspector tab and Observations tables |
| Historical navigation | Period control and calendar sheet for stored dates | Period control and calendar popover for stored dates | Calendar popover plus ⌘← and ⌘→ for fixed calendar periods |
| Dashboard layout | Settings › Dashboard Layout | Settings › Dashboard Layout | View › Dashboard View or the Dashboard View toolbar control |
| Dashboard dragging | Requires iOS 27 or later | Requires iPadOS 27 or later | Requires macOS 27 or later |
| Dashboard images | Share and the system share sheet | Share icon and the system share sheet | File › Save Snapshot… and a save panel |
| Station data tools | Settings › Manage Data or the Manage Data icon in the Station toolbar | Settings › Manage Data or the Manage Data icon in the Station toolbar | Data menu and Data Inspector; File › Back Up Database… and File › Restore Backup… for backups |
| Support Weather Fusion | Settings › Support Weather Fusion or the button below the Real Time dashboard | Settings › Support Weather Fusion or the button below the Real Time dashboard | Settings › Support Weather Fusion, Help › Support Weather Fusion…, or the gift icon in the toolbar |
| Windows | One active app presentation | One active app presentation | Multiple station windows with File › New Window With… |
| Keyboard commands | External-keyboard commands can be available | External-keyboard commands can be available | Complete menu and shortcut set |
On iPad and supported iPhone Duo configurations, dashboards and details adapt to the available space while retaining the same tabs and station selection. Resizing a window or changing the device configuration can change the arrangement and number of columns.
Settings use platform-appropriate navigation. Compatible values such as units and dashboard configuration can sync between devices. Device-specific appearance, wind compass, map, and shell presentation choices remain local.