# METAR — Aviation Weather Observations

> Aviation weather observation decoder for METARs and TAFs worldwide. (iPhone/iPad app by Luke Cashion-Lozell.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar/id1597816936 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Luke Cashion-Lozell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446518152)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-12-01
- Data updated: 2026-09-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar/id1597816936/reviews.md

## What is METAR?

- View decoded METARs & TAFs from thousands of airports worldwide
- View up to 10 nearby airports and their current weather observations and forecasts
- See observed runway wind components
- Search and favourite airports that you visit frequently
- Customise the units being displayed to suit you
- Switch between light and dark mode

METAR Pro - Subscription*

The same great features we've always provided for free will always be available for free, but we've created a couple of extra premium features to add a little more to METAR for people who'd like to subscribe to METAR Pro.

- View up to 50 nearby airports and their current weather observations and forecasts
- Display raw METAR or TAF text on lock and home screen widgets
- Display runway layout and wind indications on home screen widgets

* Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged the renewal price within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period unless your change your subscription preferences in your App Store account settings. You can manage your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when making a purchase of an auto-renewing subscription.

METAR makes it quick and easy to find and decode weather reports and forecasts for airports all over the world.

Terms - https://metarapp.io/legals/terms
Privacy - https://metarapp.io/legals/privacy

## Key features

- Decoded METARs & TAFs
- Nearby airport weather
- Runway wind components
- Search and favorite airports
- Customizable units
- Light/dark mode
- Widgets (Pro)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar/id1597816936/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Not that great

*2026-04-23*

The UI is weird and it kinda feels like the whole app was vibe coded with AI. There’s no features other than just displaying metar codes with odd formatting. Pretty lackluster

### 1/5 — Untrustworthy manipulation of METAR data

*2025-11-04*

Developer injects his own political messages such as “REJECT FASCISM” into METAR data.

### 1/5 — Political messaging in ATIS

*2025-11-03*

Hard to trust an app that is modifying ATIS results to show political messaging.

### 1/5 — Falsifying METAR data

*2025-11-03*

Used to be a good app, but the developer is now inserting political messages into the METAR data. Wildly unprofessional and dangerous.

### 1/5 — Unprofessional

*2025-10-30*

Get it together.

### 3/5 — Lockscreen Widget

*2024-10-02*

I primarily want to use this for the lockscreen Widget but it doesn't work. I've favorited an airport and it still doesn't show the metar.

**Developer response:** Hey QC335! That’s not how it works. The lock screen widgets work really well! Feel free to send an email to the support email and I’ll talk you through to how use it properly to get the results you’re after.

### 3/5 — Needs to improve - good

*2024-05-03*

Hey !
The Metars need to be updated quickly. METARS are updated every 30mins. Yet on this app we need 20 minutes to have the last metar
Also having the possibility to set the widget metar to the closest airport could be good

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback! We’re updating the METAR and TAF data sources from our provider every minute but we’re limited to how quickly they update their master data. It’s the best we can do at the moment. We’ll look into other data sources that can give more up to date data immediately to improve the user experience!

### 5/5 — Great METAR app

*2023-12-11*

Simple and straight forward app. The only problem I have with it is that the visibility unit keeps reverting back to kilometers after I change the setting to miles. I've done this multiple times now. Besides that, I would say it's the best METAR app out there.

**Developer response:** Thanks Robert! Build 73 is being approved for release now with some other additions that fixes this issue. Thanks for supporting METAR!

### 4/5 — Problem with App Widget

*2023-12-01*

I love this app.  I love that I can get a very quick snapshot of all the meters that I have selected whilst flight planning.

The only problem I have and I really hope you guys fix it is that the widget won’t let you select a base airport.  You can scroll through the list of airports, but it will not accept an of them…

Please fix this

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback! We’re after more information about what’s going on so we can fix the problem. Can you send more information to hello@metarapp.io and include a video recording if possible to show what’s going on?

### 4/5 — Latest update forgets some settings

*2023-09-10*

Have been using this for about a year. Latest update happens and now my visibility setting keeps reverting to KM. I set it to statute miles every time and it holds that setting for a couple of hours, then BAM. 16km visibility. Seriously?

**Developer response:** Thanks for the feedback! Sorry this bug has been bothering you so much! Build 73 is being approved for release now with some other additions that fixes this issue. Thanks for supporting METAR!

## Frequently asked questions about METAR

### What is METAR?

METAR stands for Meteorological Aerodrome Report. It is a format for reporting weather observations at an airport. METAR provides current weather conditions, including temperature, wind, visibility, and precipitation.

### What is TAF?

TAF stands for Terminal Aerodrome Forecast. It is a forecast of weather conditions for an airport, typically covering a 24 to 30-hour period. TAFs predict expected changes in wind, visibility, precipitation, and other weather phenomena.

### Can I see weather for airports near my current location with METAR?

Yes, METAR allows you to view up to 10 nearby airports and their current weather observations and forecasts. The Pro subscription expands this to 50 nearby airports.

### Does METAR offer a free trial for its Pro features?

Yes, METAR Pro offers a 7-day free trial for its monthly subscription plan. This allows you to test the premium features before committing to a purchase.

### How often is METAR updated?

METAR was last updated on June 5, 2024, with version 1.2.3. This indicates regular updates to maintain functionality and potentially add new features or improvements.

### What devices is METAR available on?

METAR is available on iPhone and iPad, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users. The app is designed to work seamlessly on both platforms.

### How can I cancel my METAR Pro subscription?

You can manage your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings after purchase. Auto-renewal can be turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period.

### What is the age rating for METAR?

METAR has an age rating of 4+, meaning it is suitable for most users. This indicates no mature content or themes that would restrict its use by younger audiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.3 — 2024-06-05

- Home Screen Runway wind direction widget added.
- Fixed an issue causing airports failing to load in regions with constant day or night for First Light / Last Light calculations.

### 1.2.2 — 2024-05-05

- We've tweaked a couple of things to improve load times of data on slower networks
- Airports now show location information as available such as coordinates, elevation, pressure altitude, and density altitude
- The airport search for widget configuration is now quicker and doesn't hang on slow networks
- You might have to remove and re-add your widgets if you want to reconfigure them after this update, new widgets will work fine
- The Runways widget now shows when the data it's using was last updated for more situational awareness
- Some other bugs have been squashed

### 1.2.1 — 2024-05-05

We've tweaked a couple of things to improve load times of data on slower networks. Airports now show location information as available such as coordinates, elevation, pressure altitude, and density altitude. Some other bugs have been squashed.

### 1.2.0 — 2023-08-20

We've made big changes to the architecture behind METAR while bringing you this version to allow us to more easily add features including richer widgets in the future. With this release we've added the runway layout and wind widget for you to place on your Home Screen, this is just the start!

We've left a bit of unavoidable construction dust behind which means you'll need to select your favourite airports and settings again. If you had a subscription you might need to pop in and restore the purchase. Thanks for your understanding and support!

You'll notice we've removed the option to bookmark airports for the widgets. You can now display different airports on different widgets. When you add a widget to your home screen long tap on it and select Edit Widget to configure it. For your lock screen simply tap on the widget when you're customising your lock screen to configure it.

We're excited for what this new version of METAR will mean for the future and look forward to bringing you all exciting new features.

### 1.1.9 — 2023-08-14

We've made big changes to the architecture behind METAR while bringing you this version to allow us to more easily add features including richer widgets in the future. With this release we've added the runway layout and wind widget for you to place on your Home Screen, this is just the start!

We've left a bit of unavoidable construction dust behind which means you'll need to select your favourite airports and settings again. If you had a subscription you might need to pop in and restore the purchase. Thanks for your understanding and support!

You'll notice we've removed the option to bookmark airports for the widgets. You can now display different airports on different widgets. When you add a widget to your home screen long tap on it and select Edit Widget to configure it. For your lock screen simply tap on the widget when you're customising your lock screen to configure it.

We're excited for what this new version of METAR will mean for the future and look forward to bringing you all exciting new features.

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