WX View vs Just METAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Current weather conditions (METAR)
- Forecasts (TAF)
- Color-coded weather categories
- Flight compliance tracking
- Customizable weather information
- Favorite airport marking
- Weather info sharing
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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!
Just METAR
Get accurate aviation weather reports and forecasts instantly on your iPhone, Apple Watch, and widgets. This app offers global coverage, automatic nearest station identification, and clear data display with explanations for abbreviations. Enjoy a clutter-free, privacy-focused experience with a one-time purchase.
- Instant METAR and TAF data
- Apple Watch and widget support
- Automatic nearest station detection
- Global station search
- Clear data formatting
- Abbreviation explanations
- Privacy-focused, no tracking
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Accurate METAR weather. Instantly. Check METAR and TAF data in seconds - on your iPhone, Apple Watch, and widgets. No subscriptions. No clutter. Just the information you need. One-time purchase. No subscriptions. Most apps lock key features like widgets or Watch support behind subscriptions. This app doesn’t. Pay once and get full access - forever. Apple Watch & Widgets Stay updated at a glance. View METAR directly on your wrist or from your home and lock screen. Automatic nearest station Instantly see the closest reporting station based on your location. Global coverage Search any ICAO station worldwide in seconds. Clear METAR & TAF display Raw data, cleanly formatted and easy to read. Explanations If you ever encounter an unknown abbreviation Just METAR has you covered. It features detailed explanations for most standard and non-standard tokens. Fast and lightweight No unnecessary features. No distractions. Just METAR. Reliable data source Weather data is provided by the Aviation Weather Center (NOAA). This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA. Privacy first No account. No tracking. No data collection. Location is used only to determine the nearest station and is never stored.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: WX View at Free against Just METAR's $3.99. Just METAR's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
WX View is free to download; Just METAR costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for WX View against 5.0 for Just METAR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
WX View ships an update fortnightly, Just METAR every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | WX View | Just METAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SCK Designs, Inc. | Meyssam Saghiri |
Customer experience
WX View
Just METAR
In-app purchases
WX View
No in-app purchases
Just METAR
No in-app purchases









