# Minimums: Pilot Weather+Widget — Compare against METARs & TAFs

> Pilot weather minimums tracker with METAR/TAF comparison and home screen widgets. (iPhone/iPad app by Cody Lucas.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimums-pilot-weather-plus-widget/id6505043608 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Cody Lucas](https://appshunter.io/developer/996162240)
- Category: Weather, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 45 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-12-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimums-pilot-weather-plus-widget/id6505043608/reviews.md

## What is Minimums?

Create and track your personal safety minimums! Update them as you grow as a pilot or as you take time away from flying. 

Configure minimums for VFR, IFR, and Night flight and instantly compare them against the current METARs of the airports you care about. Show your examiner how seriously you take your aeronautical decision-making and stop saying "good enough, I guess...". Know if your lessons for the day are going to be smooth sailing, a bumpy lesson, or outright cancelled without even opening an app.

Create a personal checklist to avoid leaving the house without your headset (again). Save the airports that you care most about and access their decoded METARs and TAFs instantly from the app.

Best of all, keep tabs on the aviation weather from your Home Screen with several Widgets. The Widgets will constantly update the METAR and TAF for your chosen default airport and tell you if your minimums have been violated. 

Minimums provides organized weather reporting and does not make recommendations on whether or not to fly.

Terms of Use: terms.minimumsapp.com
Privacy Policy: privacy.minimumsapp.com
Direct EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Personal safety minimums configuration
- METAR and TAF comparison
- VFR, IFR, and Night flight settings
- Personal checklist creation
- Saved airport weather access
- Home screen widgets for real-time weather

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $14.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimums-pilot-weather-plus-widget/id6505043608/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Non-functioning purchase button

*2026-07-18*

As a student pilot still learning about weather and all that, I’m sure this app would be great to use, except I’m feature limited because the purchase button doesn’t work when I try to select a subscription plan. I guess they don’t really want my money? I’m on an iPad Pro.

### 4/5 — Almost Perfect

*2026-04-26*

I love this! Very visual way to display your minimums. The only thing it lacks is an option for a personal/custom minimum in the checklist section. Something I can write for my personal visibility minimum on night for approaches. Great job!

### 3/5 — Great design, missing a lot of airports

*2025-11-02*

Probably a backend API issue, but frustrating that so many airports with automated weather reporting return a ‘Invalid Airport Code’ (‘Please enter a valid IACO [sic] airport code’) error, eg KJYO, KMTV, KCJR… maybe it’s only with non-towered or part-time towered airports?

### 4/5 — Great Visiual Aid

*2025-01-14*

As a CFI I am constantly looking for new ways to keep myself safe and informed and this does it conveniently.

When trying to add KBDU it crashes the app every time. Additionally, is there any plan to add the ability to display multiple stations as widgets? I would love the ability to display a few local airports I fly to daily with my job.

**Developer response:** Hi, thank you for the feedback and suggestions. The app has recently been updated to fix the issue you were experiencing with KBDU and similar cases - it was not properly handling the runway's true heading. 

That's a great suggestion, I can look into making that happen! Thank you for your support.

### 5/5 — So Helpful

*2025-01-06*

This app has been so helpful. I no longer need to guess if I should or shouldn’t fly based on what I am comfortable with after setting my minimums. The personal checklist has been great, and has helped me stop forgetting the little things.

### 1/5 — Crashes

*2024-12-27*

I added stations and then added minimums for VFR and IFR and every time I scroll, applications crashes/shuts down. Need refund.

**Developer response:** Hello, thank you for your feedback. I have pushed an update to resolve crashes that related to runway visibility at larger airports such as KMSP.

### 5/5 — Great pilot tool

*2024-12-16*

I've been waiting for something like this since I started my training two years ago.

Minimums is a standout software tool for both new student pilots and seasoned aviators, offering an intuitive interface, comprehensive features, and unparalleled efficiency. Its simplicity and versatility make it a true time-saver.

For beginners, it is clean and user-friendly interface is a major plus. The simple step-by-step flows demystify complex weather checking. Even pilots who are not particularly tech-savvy will appreciate how seamlessly the software integrates in their day-to-day and building confidence.

Whether you’re a student pilot tackling your first cross-country flight or a seasoned pilot managing a demanding schedule, it adapts to your needs.

My Verdict
Minimum’s strikes the perfect balance between functionality and simplicity. It empowers new students to learn effectively while offering experienced pilots a simple tools to enhance their productivity. For anyone looking to save time, stay organized, and improve safety, Minimum’s is a must-have.

## Frequently asked questions about Minimums

### What is the primary function of Minimums?

Minimums allows pilots to create and track personal safety minimums for VFR, IFR, and Night flight. It compares these personal minimums against current METARs and TAFs for airports you care about, helping with aeronautical decision-making.

### Can I see aviation weather without opening the Minimums app?

Yes, Minimums offers home screen widgets that constantly update the METAR and TAF for your chosen default airport. These widgets also alert you if your configured minimums have been violated.

### Does Minimums make flying recommendations?

No, Minimums provides organized weather reporting and does not make recommendations on whether or not to fly. It is a tool to help you assess conditions against your own established safety parameters.

### What are the subscription options for Minimums?

Minimums offers a Monthly Subscription for $1.99/month and an Annual Subscription for $14.99/year. Both subscription plans include a 7-day free trial.

### How often is Minimums updated?

The latest version of Minimums is 1.24, and it was last updated on February 17, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What devices is Minimums compatible with?

Minimums is available for both iPhone and iPad, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple mobile device users.

### What is the age rating for Minimums?

Minimums has an age rating of 4+, meaning it is suitable for users of all ages and does not contain content that is inappropriate for children.

### How does Minimums compare to other weather apps?

Unlike general weather apps, Minimums is specifically tailored for pilots, focusing on personal safety minimums and direct comparison with METARs and TAFs, rather than broad weather forecasts.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.25 — 2026-05-03

Fixed TAF API

### 1.24 — 2026-02-17

- Fixed bug preventing users from adding some airports to their station tab

### 1.23 — 2025-06-25

- Make widgets update more often and on app launch
- Bug fixes

### 1.12 — 2025-02-16

- Fixed TAF reporting due to unannounced API change

### 1.11 — 2025-01-21

- Fixed crashing when adding airports without known true headings (e.g. KBDU)
- Various bug fixes

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## More apps by Cody Lucas

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All apps by Cody Lucas: https://appshunter.io/developer/996162240

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