Comparison

WX View vs Just METAR

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
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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!

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

WX View4 screens
Just METAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
WX View versus Just METAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWX ViewJust METAR
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSCK Designs, Inc.Meyssam Saghiri

Customer experience

WX View

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

Just METAR

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

WX View

No in-app purchases

None

Just METAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WX View free?
WX View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Just METAR free?
Just METAR costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, WX View or Just METAR?
WX View and Just METAR are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do WX View or Just METAR have ads?
Neither WX View nor Just METAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, WX View or Just METAR?
WX View ships an update fortnightly, and Just METAR every 5 days. Most recently, WX View was updated on November 6, 2026 and Just METAR on November 5, 2026.

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