# WatchMETAR vs PilotAWOS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PilotAWOS at 100% against WatchMETAR's 47%. PilotAWOS also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7). WatchMETAR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PilotAWOS sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. WatchMETAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

PilotAWOS holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WatchMETAR has 106 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of WatchMETAR's written reviews are positive against 100% of PilotAWOS's.

WatchMETAR ships an update every 2 months, PilotAWOS every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WatchMETAR | PilotAWOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchmetar/id1204622336/reviews) | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilotawos/id6447811461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eugene Rakhmatulin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1204622335) | [Rogers George](https://appshunter.io/developer/344653780) |

## 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


### PilotAWOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilotawos/id6447811461)

This app provides pilots with instant, real-time weather data from nearby automated observation stations. It focuses on critical information like wind direction, barometer readings, and VFR status for immediate flight planning. Available as both a phone and watch app, it offers customizable complications and widgets.

**Highlights:** Instant AWOS station readings, Nearby station locator, Watch face complications, Phone home screen widgets, Direct National Weather Service data, Location-based station selection

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Start 30-day Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Start 90-day Free Trial | Free | one-time |
| Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy PilotAWOS | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WatchMETAR free?

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

### Is PilotAWOS free?

PilotAWOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WatchMETAR or PilotAWOS?

PilotAWOS is rated higher. WatchMETAR averages 3.7 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while PilotAWOS averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do WatchMETAR or PilotAWOS have ads?

Neither WatchMETAR nor PilotAWOS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WatchMETAR or PilotAWOS?

WatchMETAR ships an update every 2 months, and PilotAWOS every 6 months. Most recently, WatchMETAR was updated on October 24, 2026 and PilotAWOS on October 9, 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.*