Comparison

WX View vs METAR Pilot Pro

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

METAR Pilot Pro

Features
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Pilot METAR PRO is a modern aviation weather app built for pilots, student pilots, flight sim users, and aviation enthusiasts who want fast access to reliable airport weather information. Check METAR and TAF reports in a clean, readable interface designed for quick decision support. Instead of struggling with raw weather strings, you can view both the original report and an easier-to-read decoded presentation that helps you understand conditions faster. Whether you are preparing for a flight, checking your favorite airport, following changing weather conditions, or simply learning aviation weather, Pilot METAR PRO gives you a focused and practical experience without clutter. What you can do with Pilot METAR PRO: • View current METAR reports for airports • Read TAF forecasts in a structured format • See both raw and decoded aviation weather data • Search airports by code, name, or city • Save favorite airports for faster access • Monitor important weather conditions more easily • Review aviation weather in a clean dark interface • Check wind, visibility, pressure, temperature, clouds, and more • Access airport weather details quickly in one place Built for fast reading Aviation weather data can be dense. Pilot METAR PRO is designed to make it easier to scan the most important information quickly. Airport weather cards, detail screens, and forecast sections are organized to reduce noise and improve clarity. Useful for different types of users Pilot METAR PRO is suitable for: • Private and commercial pilots • Student pilots in training • Flight dispatch and operational weather followers • Flight simulator users • Aviation fans who want airport weather information Focused aviation experience This app is not a generic weather app. It is built specifically around airport weather reporting and aviation-focused conditions. The goal is to provide a more direct and useful experience for users who care about METAR and TAF data. Favorites and quick access Save the airports you check most often and reach them faster from your main screen. This helps you stay on top of changing conditions at the locations that matter to you most. Readable weather presentation Raw reports are important, but readability matters too. Pilot METAR PRO helps present aviation weather data in a cleaner and more understandable way so you can interpret conditions with less friction. Who is this app for? If you regularly check airport weather, monitor METAR reports, review TAF forecasts, or want a cleaner aviation weather utility on your phone, Pilot METAR PRO is built for you. Key aviation weather information includes: • Wind direction and speed • Visibility • Cloud layers • Temperature • Dew point • Pressure • Flight condition context • Forecast trends from TAF Pilot METAR PRO is designed to feel modern, fast, and practical, helping you stay focused on the weather information that matters. Download Pilot METAR PRO and keep airport weather, METAR reports, and TAF forecasts within easy reach.

Screenshots

WX View4 screens
METAR Pilot Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

WX View and METAR Pilot Pro are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
WX View versus METAR Pilot Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWX ViewMETAR Pilot Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSCK Designs, Inc.Alperen Turker

In-app purchases

None

WX View

No in-app purchases

None

METAR Pilot Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WX View free?
WX View is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is METAR Pilot Pro free?
METAR Pilot Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WX View or METAR Pilot Pro have ads?
Neither WX View nor METAR Pilot Pro shows ads.

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