# WatchMETAR vs METAR Widgets

The clearest difference is price: WatchMETAR at Free against METAR Widgets's $2.99. METAR Widgets's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 47%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

WatchMETAR is free to download; METAR Widgets costs $2.99 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 — 3.7 for WatchMETAR against 3.8 for METAR Widgets. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 106 and 49 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of WatchMETAR's written reviews are positive against 76% of METAR Widgets's.

WatchMETAR ships an update every 2 months, METAR Widgets every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WatchMETAR | METAR Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchmetar/id1204622336/reviews) | **[3.8 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-widgets/id1534717474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#119** |
| Size | 13 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eugene Rakhmatulin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1204622335) | [Cornfield Creative, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/864480887) |

## What reviewers say

### WatchMETAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchmetar/id1204622336)

Access real-time aviation weather data on your Apple Watch, iPhone, or iPad. View METAR and TAF reports, customize watch face complications, and use voice or scribble search for airports. Supports U.S. airports.

**Highlights:** Watch face complications, Voice and scribble airport search, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Raw and decoded METAR/TAF, U.S. airport support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for METAR/TAF at a glance
- 👍 Simple and convenient for pilots
- 👍 Good UI design
- 👍 Free app
- 👍 Quick access on Apple Watch

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently stops working/updating
- 🐛 Complications often fail to update or show 'No Station Set'
- 🐛 Developer support seems to have ceased
- 🐛 Website and support links are offline
- 🐛 Some users experience freezing

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and will not update
- Complications not auto-updating
- Complications say 'No Station Set' or 'Bg.loc disabled'
- App stopped working after OS updates (iOS 17, watchOS 10)
- Nearest airport shows broken weather station

**Requested features**

- Add multiple airport complications
- Include IATA code only for complications
- Keep minutes since last update, remove seconds
- Lower WatchOS number requirement for easier purchase/installation
- Add international airports


### METAR Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-widgets/id1534717474)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Display real-time weather information directly on your home screen with customizable widgets. Choose from various themes and smart display options to see essential weather data at a glance. Access full details and save favorite stations within the app.

**Highlights:** Customizable home screen widgets, Real-time weather updates, Multiple theme options, Smart weather condition display, Raw METAR text view, Save favorite weather stations, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for pilots
- 👍 Quick weather info
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Handy widget
- 👍 Good value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets don't update
- 🐛 Not worth the cost
- 🐛 Widgets don't work
- 🐛 No longer operational
- 🐛 Airport selection not working

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets do not update automatically
- Widgets do not work at all
- App does not load data
- Airport selection is not working
- Missing some airports when searching

**Requested features**

- Add lock screen widget
- Add D-ATIS integration
- Add TAF in detailed view
- Add F scales and customizable options
- Add TAF access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WatchMETAR free?

WatchMETAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is METAR Widgets free?

METAR Widgets costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WatchMETAR or METAR Widgets?

METAR Widgets is rated higher. WatchMETAR averages 3.7 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while METAR Widgets averages 3.8 from 49 ratings.

### Do WatchMETAR or METAR Widgets have ads?

Neither WatchMETAR nor METAR Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WatchMETAR or METAR Widgets?

WatchMETAR ships an update every 2 months, and METAR Widgets every 9 days. Most recently, WatchMETAR was updated on October 24, 2026 and METAR Widgets on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*