# WatchMETAR vs StripScout

The clearest difference is review sentiment: StripScout at 100% against WatchMETAR's 47%. StripScout also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). WatchMETAR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (106 vs 8). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StripScout sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WatchMETAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

StripScout holds the better App Store score, 5.0 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 StripScout's.

## The numbers

| Metric | WatchMETAR | StripScout |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchmetar/id1204622336/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stripscout/id6761083645/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 | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Eugene Rakhmatulin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1204622335) | [LAWRENCE ARTHUR PARKHILL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887711340) |

## 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


### StripScout

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stripscout/id6761083645)

This app provides comprehensive backcountry aviation planning tools, including detailed landing strip information, real-time weather, 3D terrain visualization, and aircraft-specific performance calculations. It also features community field reports and a mission planner to enhance flight safety and efficiency for pilots.

**Highlights:** 16,000+ landing strip data, Real-time weather and density altitude, 3D terrain and approach profiles, Go/No-Go recommendations, Community field reports, Mission planner and route building, ADM risk calculator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STRIPSCOUT | $4.99 | per month |
| STRIPSCOUT | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WatchMETAR free?

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

### Is StripScout free?

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

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

StripScout is rated higher. WatchMETAR averages 3.7 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while StripScout averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do WatchMETAR or StripScout have ads?

Neither WatchMETAR nor StripScout shows ads.

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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.*