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
- π Excellent tool for flight planning and weather analysis
- βοΈ Accurate cloud top and bottom predictions
- βοΈ Helpful for identifying icing conditions and freezing levels
- π― Comprehensive atmospheric information in one app
- π¨ββοΈ Essential resource for pilots and weather enthusiasts
- π¨ Clean, intuitive interface with good color choices
- π Useful route planning feature for cross-country flights
- β‘ Responsive developer with good customer support (historically)
Room to Improve
- π° Sudden switch to subscription model for existing paid users
- π« No grandfathering or refunds for previous purchasers
- βΈοΈ Extended downtime when data source became unavailable
- π΅ App becomes completely non-functional without subscription
- πΈ High annual subscription fee ($13/year) relative to competitors
- π Poor communication and unresponsive developer
- π Limited functionality outside CONUS (EU airport codes don't work)
- π Slow performance on iPad devices
- π Limited interactivity compared to web-based alternatives
- β±οΈ Only forecasts 18 hours ahead despite GFS availability
- π No contact information available on developer website
