Access powerful skew-t log-p charts with one touch. View atmospheric data like temperature, dew point, and winds aloft at various altitudes. Supports current GPS location, airport codes, or lat/lon for detailed weather analysis.
What We Love
- ๐ Excellent tool for flight planning and weather analysis
- โ๏ธ Accurate cloud top and bottom predictions
- โ๏ธ Helpful for identifying icing conditions and freezing levels
- ๐ฏ Comprehensive atmospheric information in one app
- ๐จโโ๏ธ Essential resource for pilots and weather enthusiasts
- ๐จ Clean, intuitive interface with good color choices
- ๐ Useful route planning feature for cross-country flights
- โก Responsive developer with good customer support (historically)
Room to Improve
- ๐ฐ Sudden switch to subscription model for existing paid users
- ๐ซ No grandfathering or refunds for previous purchasers
- โธ๏ธ Extended downtime when data source became unavailable
- ๐ต App becomes completely non-functional without subscription
- ๐ธ High annual subscription fee ($13/year) relative to competitors
- ๐ Poor communication and unresponsive developer
- ๐ Limited functionality outside CONUS (EU airport codes don't work)
- ๐ Slow performance on iPad devices
- ๐ Limited interactivity compared to web-based alternatives
- โฑ๏ธ Only forecasts 18 hours ahead despite GFS availability
- ๐ No contact information available on developer website
