Comparison

Metar USA vs ClimateCast

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Metar USA

Access continuously updated METAR weather reports for all USA stations, sourced from official government data. Includes a comprehensive database of USA airfields, airports, and their geographical information.

Highlights
  • USA METAR weather reports
  • Continuous updates
  • Official government data
  • USA airfield database
  • Airport geographical data
  • Geo-coordinates
Features
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Metar USA brings you the METAR observations of more than two thousand reporting stations across the United States, read straight from the official Aviation Weather Center (NOAA) source. The app opens on the full station list with the raw report, the observation time in UTC and the ICAO identifier coloured by flight category: green VFR, blue MVFR, red IFR, purple LIFR. One glance tells you where you can fly. Tap a station and the report is decoded item by item: temperature and dewpoint, wind direction and speed with gusts, visibility, altimeter setting in inches of mercury and hectopascals, field elevation and cloud layers in METAR notation. • Every US reporting station, refreshed on launch and on pull to refresh • Search by ICAO identifier • Map of all stations — tap a pin to read the report • Home Screen widget for the station you choose, in three sizes • Apple Watch app: your station plus the ten closest to you, ranked by distance • The observation time is highlighted when the report is no longer current • No account, no advertising, no data collected Data comes from the Aviation Weather Center (NOAA), exactly as published at the source. Metar USA is a quick reference tool: always rely on official sources and the required aeronautical documentation for flight planning.

About

ClimateCast

This advanced weather application provides high-resolution maps and real-time global data for in-depth weather analysis. It utilizes machine learning for predictive analytics, offering tools for storm tracking, jet stream analysis, and outdoor activity planning.

Highlights
  • High-resolution weather maps
  • Real-time global data
  • Predictive analytics
  • Interactive visualizations (radar, satellite, wind flow, 3D models)
  • NOAA forecast integration
  • Storm tracking
  • Jet stream analysis
Features
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ClimateCast is an advanced weather app designed for enthusiasts, professionals, and anyone seeking deeper insights into complex weather patterns. Unlike basic forecasting apps, ClimateCast offers high-resolution weather maps, real-time global data, and predictive analytics powered by machine learning. Whether tracking storms, analyzing jet streams, or planning outdoor activities, ClimateCast equips you with the tools to make informed decisions. Key Features: • Advanced Visualizations: Interactive information dissemination (radar, satellite, wind flow, and 3D weather models). • Real-Time Data Integration: Forecasts from NOAA. • Stay informed, stay connected—ClimateCast brings advanced weather tracking to one powerful app.

Screenshots

Metar USA4 screens
ClimateCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Metar USA at 3 against ClimateCast's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Metar USA versus ClimateCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetar USAClimateCast
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.5
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmanuele ChiavelliJohn DELANO

Customer experience

Metar USA

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ClimateCast

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Metar USA

No in-app purchases

None

ClimateCast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Metar USA free?
Metar USA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ClimateCast free?
ClimateCast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Metar USA or ClimateCast have ads?
Neither Metar USA nor ClimateCast shows ads.

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