Comparison

WX View vs Aviator Assistant

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

Head to head
About

WX View

Access current weather conditions and forecasts for local areas, ideal for pilots. It provides color-coded weather categories, tracks flight compliance with regulations, and allows airport customization. Share weather information with friends and view it on Apple Watch.

Highlights
  • Current weather conditions (METAR)
  • Forecasts (TAF)
  • Color-coded weather categories
  • Flight compliance tracking
  • Customizable weather information
  • Favorite airport marking
  • Weather info sharing
Features
Read full description

You are going for a local fight, or just to a neighboring airport, or a training flight -- do you really need to check the weather? FAR 91.103 says "Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a flight, become familiar with all available information concerning that flight." That is where WX View fits in.  • Lets you quickly check the current weather conditions (METAR) and forecasts (TAF) for the local area based on your current location. • Gives you standard weather category (VFR, MVFR, IFR, LIFR) colors, that make the information easy to comprehend. • Tracks the weather info that you have received to show the you have complied with FAR 91.103.  • Allows you to customize the weather information shown to your needs.  • Mark your favorite airports so they show up at the top of the list for easy viewing. • And lastly, share current weather info to your pilot friends! WX View runs on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Includes complications to add to your Apple Watch face to check the weather at your nearest airport at a glance. Time to fly!

About

Aviator Assistant

This app provides pilots with comprehensive tools for flight planning, weather analysis, and logbook management. It offers high-quality charts, real-time weather data, and essential aviation regulations for safe and efficient flights. Features include digital logbooks, weight and balance calculators, and synthetic vision for enhanced situational awareness.

Highlights
  • Flight planning and filing
  • Digital pilot logbooks
  • Weight and balance calculators
  • Real-time weather tools
  • High-quality VFR/IFR charts
  • Synthetic vision
  • Offline chart access
Features
Read full description

Welcome to Aviator Assistant, your ultimate co-pilot for a safer and more efficient flying experience. Plan, brief, and file your flights with ease, using our advanced tools, briefing utilities, and high-quality charts. Features Flight Planning & Filing: Centralize your information for safer, more efficient flying. Our intuitive route manager lets you set up a route in seconds, providing insights into weather, NOTAMs, and TFRs along your planned path. Access to ASA's 2026 FAR/AIM: Easy and convenient access to ASA's 2026 FAR/AIM within Aviator Assistant, bringing easy to browse and search functionality to flight training, flight planning and also the cockpit. Pilot Log Books: Maintain meticulous records with our digital pilot log books, designed for ease and accuracy. Weight and Balance Tools: Ensure safe and efficient flights with our comprehensive weight and balance calculators, tailored to your aircraft's specific parameters. Reliable Weather Tools: Make informed pre-flight decisions with real-time animated NEXRAD radar, global winds-aloft, turbulence information, METARs, TAFs, Airsigmets, and more. High-Quality Charts: Fulfill all your VFR and IFR needs with VFR Sectionals, High/Low Instrument Enroute charts, and Procedures (SIDs, STARs, approaches, and taxi charts). Briefing Tools: Comprehensive briefing tools to help you prepare for your flight with precision and confidence. Radar Playback: Leverage the latest NEXRAD radar data for an accurate representation of the weather conditions. Synthetic Vision: Enhance your situational awareness with our Synthetic Vision tool, offering insights into traffic, obstacles, runways, terrain warnings, and more. ADS-B Support: Benefit from real-time traffic reports, in-flight weather data, and Synthetic Vision terrain data with our advanced ADS-B integration. Aircraft Performance Calculator: Store your aircraft's performance information for faster flight planning and accurate ETA calculations. Scratch Pads: Keep track of ATIS updates, clearances, PIREPs, and more with our handy Scratch Pad templates. Essential Information: Access communication frequencies, weather forecasts, NOTAMs, procedures, runways, and more - all in one place. Offline Access: Download specific data and charts for offline use in the air. Aviator Assistant requires a subscription, visit our website for more information. Please Note: Location is used to provide navigation services over a moving map, and the camera is used to submit Instructor documentation for account configuration. Embrace the future of flying with Aviator Assistant. Download now and elevate your aviation experience today!

Screenshots

WX View4 screens
Aviator Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WX View at none against Aviator Assistant's 2. WX View also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Aviator Assistant's advantage is ratings volume (75 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Aviator Assistant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. WX View asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WX View holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aviator Assistant has 75 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WX View ships an update fortnightly, Aviator Assistant every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
WX View versus Aviator Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWX ViewAviator Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (75 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings175 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB355 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSCK Designs, Inc.Aviator Assistant LLC

Customer experience

WX View

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

Aviator Assistant

All ratings74 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative43.8%

In-app purchases

None

WX View

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Aviator Assistant

Subscriptions2
  • All Access - Monthly$29.991 Month
  • All Access - Yearly7 Days trial$129.991 Year

Questions

Is WX View free?
WX View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aviator Assistant free?
Aviator Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WX View or Aviator Assistant?
WX View is rated higher. WX View averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Aviator Assistant averages 4.5 from 75 ratings.
Do WX View or Aviator Assistant have ads?
Neither WX View nor Aviator Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WX View or Aviator Assistant?
WX View ships an update fortnightly, and Aviator Assistant every 4 weeks. Most recently, WX View was updated on October 26, 2026 and Aviator Assistant on October 29, 2026.

Other comparisons