# Constant WX Brief > Offline weather planning tool for pilots with icing and turbulence forecasts. (iPhone/iPad app by David Lederman.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/constant-wx-brief/id1537913965 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [David Lederman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537913967) - Category: Weather - Price: Free - Rating: 4.77/5 from 97 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 153 MB - Released: 2020-12-22 - Data updated: 2026-08-22 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/constant-wx-brief/id1537913965/reviews.md ## What is Constant WX Brief? Instant weather planning with support for your personal minimums. Weather is summarized using simple icons to make decision making easier. Find the best time and altitude for departure with the fastest and easiest icing and turbulence viewer available. See hourly forecasts for up to 48 hours. Makes finding the best departure time easier. Full support on both phones and tablets. Whatever device you have handy is all you need to brief weather instantly. Once data is downloaded (for up to 72 hours) all functionality is implemented right on your device. No big brother watching and no need for internet connectivity. We take airplane mode seriously. ## Key features - Instant weather summaries - Personal minimums support - Icing and turbulence viewer - Hourly forecasts up to 48 hours - Offline functionality - Supports phones and tablets ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/constant-wx-brief/id1537913965/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Excellent for VFR flight planning *2025-06-14, version 1.48* No nonsense information. Exactly what you need to decide on a go-nogo for a VFR flight. The UX needs a bit of love but overall this app has been a massive help. If it wasn’t built already I’d build it :D I do think iCloud syncing between devices would be a great help. Update: After a few xc flights, I wish I can rate above 5 stars. This app is AWESOME! Please keep improving the UI. Functionality is superb and clearly shows very good insight into what a pilot really is looking for. No other app does this wx presented this well. Please keep at it. ### 5/5 — Excellent for VFR flight planning *2025-06-11* No nonsense information. Exactly what you need to decide on a go-nogo for a VFR flight. The UX needs a bit of love but overall this app has been a massive help. If it wasn’t built already I’d build it :D I do think iCloud syncing between devices would be a great help. ### 2/5 — Great idea but not as useful as one would think *2025-04-10, version 1.48* The app takes a different approach to looking at the weather. Very innovative to look at weather along the route using time as a dimension. But the app has a few shortcomings. Using weather stations to predict the weather is only half the story. There are other weather products that can give you enroute and aloft weather, and not just rely on TAFs. route planning does not allow you to put in other navigational points like VOR stations. Noticed a few bugs as well. The cross track distances are based on the direct route from origin to Destin nation. In the map view does not properly cycle through all of the departure times to refresh the station weather. Overall good idea but I cannot recommend my students to use it because of the oversimplification of weather and some of the shortcomings. ### 4/5 — Good app could be great with a little bug squashing *2025-03-04, version 1.48* The app does a good job of helping one visualize how the weather is evolving over the forecast. However it does get old being prompted to accept the agreement and re-setup the aircraft setting often. ### 1/5 — Not accurate. *2022-12-01, version 1.44* Use 1800wxbrief.com or aviationweather.gov for accurate weather information. ### 5/5 — Idea *2021-11-10, version 1.34* It’s perfect app But i live in Iran And i supposed this application can’t support my country’s airport 🥺😞 If it’s possible please fix this problem 🥰 ### 5/5 — This app is a beast! *2021-01-01, version 1.0* Wow, for a simplified flight planner, this app is AMAZING. The graphical overview of icing and turbulence is something I’ve not seen in full featured flight planners. Being able to set personal minimums and seeing it graphically is unmatched by any flight planner I have tried. I could go on and on about the benefits of this app but no need to. There is a learning curve to discovering the gems described above and once you find it and getting it, the app probably will land on your home page. It also has a pretty comprehensive setup page for both minimums and aircraft performance. To get the most of this app, you must take the time to set this up. Since I fly to LIFR minimums, in order for the charts generated to be accurate, you absolutely have to go through settings for your minimums or else the charts will be overly warning you of conditions that are actually above your minimum limits (I.E. 500 foot ceilings would be incorrectly flagged as a red square since I go down to ILS minimums) This last paragraph mostly applies to pilots that fly in actual IMC or have high “no go” wind limits. The app is perfect for both IFR and VFR pilots. ## Frequently asked questions about Constant WX Brief ### How often is Constant WX Brief updated? Constant WX Brief was last updated on January 17, 2024, with version 1.48. This indicates a commitment to regular maintenance and improvements. ### What devices can I use Constant WX Brief on? Constant WX Brief is fully supported on iPhones and iPads, making it accessible on a wide range of Apple mobile devices. ### Is Constant WX Brief suitable for younger users? Yes, Constant WX Brief has an age rating of 4+, making it appropriate for users of all ages. ### Can I use Constant WX Brief without an internet connection? Absolutely. Once data is downloaded for up to 72 hours, all functionality is available offline, allowing for serious airplane mode use. ### What makes Constant WX Brief's icing and turbulence viewer stand out? It is described as the fastest and easiest viewer available, designed to help you find the best time and altitude for departure. ### How does Constant WX Brief present weather information? Weather is summarized using simple icons to make decision-making easier, alongside hourly forecasts for up to 48 hours. ### What is the user sentiment for Constant WX Brief? Users have rated Constant WX Brief highly, with an average of 4.8 stars from 97 ratings, suggesting strong user satisfaction. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.48 — 2024-01-17 Bug fixes ### 1.47 — 2023-06-22 Bug fixes ### 1.46 — 2023-03-01 Minor bug fixes ### 1.45 — 2023-02-27 Added C/F Kts/Mph User Preference ### 1.44 — 2022-09-06 Faster download and post download processing Minor bug fixes Minor changes to Map View ## Apps similar to Constant WX Brief | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [La Crosse View](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-crosse-view/id1006925791) | 4.1 (80,944) | Free | Weather | | [Goose Weather](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goose-weather/id6751202546) | — | Free | Weather | | [Wx for iPad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wx-for-ipad/id376956323) | 3.2 (5) | $3.99 | Weather | | [Wx for iPhone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wx-for-iphone/id451916164) | 4.3 (27) | $2.99 | Weather | | [Pilot Weather DATIS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-weather-datis/id1663663539) | — | Free | Weather | | [RainAware](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rainaware/id503757271) | 3.9 (1,067) | $4.99 | Weather | ## More apps by David Lederman - [Pee Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pee-tracker/id1609540166) All apps by David Lederman: https://appshunter.io/developer/1537913967 ## Related topics [1800wxbrief](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/1800wxbrief) · [wxbrief](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/wxbrief) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-22.*