# WatchMETAR vs METAR Notify

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WatchMETAR at none against METAR Notify's 2. METAR Notify's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. METAR Notify sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. WatchMETAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WatchMETAR | METAR Notify |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchmetar/id1204622336/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **106** | — |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 13 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eugene Rakhmatulin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1204622335) | [Omer Kaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896313851) |

## 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 Notify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-notify/id6766926300)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| METAR Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| METAR Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WatchMETAR free?

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

### Is METAR Notify free?

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

### Do WatchMETAR or METAR Notify have ads?

Neither WatchMETAR nor METAR Notify shows ads.

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

WatchMETAR ships an update every 2 months, and METAR Notify every 2 months. Most recently, WatchMETAR was updated on November 2, 2026 and METAR Notify on October 31, 2026.

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