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 | Compact tabs for Real Time, Historical, and Station | Compact layouts use the iPhone tabs; regular-width layouts use Real Time, Historical, Observations, and Map with a station sidebar | Sidebar, toolbar, menus, and Real Time, Historical, Observations, and Map views |
| Station details | Station tab | Station tab in compact layouts; Station Inspector tab in regular-width layouts | Weather Station and Data Inspector tabs |
| Refresh | Pull to refresh on supported views | Pull to refresh on supported views | Data menu or ⌘R for the active data view |
| Observation export | Inspect tables and summaries | Inspect tables and summaries | Select table rows and use Edit > Copy for CSV |
| Observation details | Real Time Data and Historical Observation Data | Compact layouts use the iPhone detail flows; regular-width layouts use the Inspector and Observations | Observation Inspector and Observations tables |
| Historical navigation | Period control above the charts and a calendar sheet for stored dates | Calendar popover with period control, quick jumps, and stored dates | Calendar popover plus ⌘← and ⌘→ for fixed calendar periods |
| Dashboard images | Share and the system share sheet | Share and the system share sheet | File > Save Snapshot… and a save panel |
| Station data tools | Weather Station Data sheet or Settings > Data | Weather Station Data from Settings; compact layouts also use the Station sheet and regular-width layouts use the Data Inspector | Data menu, Inspector, and Backup and Restore settings |
| 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 iPhone, the map is reached from compact station-selection or Station Map entry points. On regular-width iPad and Mac, Map can be a primary app view.
Settings use platform-appropriate navigation, but compatible values such as units and dashboard configuration affect the same presentation model. Device-specific map and shell presentation choices can remain local even when iCloud Sync is enabled.