# WatchMETAR vs GoTime Grid

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GoTime Grid at 100% against WatchMETAR's 47%. GoTime Grid also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). WatchMETAR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (106 vs 6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GoTime Grid sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. WatchMETAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

GoTime Grid holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WatchMETAR has 106 ratings behind it against 6, 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 GoTime Grid's.

WatchMETAR ships an update every 2 months, GoTime Grid every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WatchMETAR | GoTime Grid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchmetar/id1204622336/reviews) | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gotime-grid/id6784095526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Eugene Rakhmatulin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1204622335) | [ROBERT MICHAEL DUTTON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890286466) |

## 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


### GoTime Grid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gotime-grid/id6784095526)

This app analyzes weather data for pilots to identify optimal flight times based on personal minimums. It simplifies complex meteorological information into an easy-to-understand color-coded outlook, offering detailed explanations for flight recommendations.

**Highlights:** Color-coded flight window outlook, Personalized Go/Marginal/No-Go recommendations, Plain-English weather explanations, Hourly weather details with confidence, Multi-airport route planning, Hazard awareness (SIGMETs, AIRMETs), ForeFlight route export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GoTime Pro | $9.99 | per month |
| GoTime Pro | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WatchMETAR free?

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

### Is GoTime Grid free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WatchMETAR or GoTime Grid?

GoTime Grid is rated higher. WatchMETAR averages 3.7 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while GoTime Grid averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do WatchMETAR or GoTime Grid have ads?

Neither WatchMETAR nor GoTime Grid shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WatchMETAR or GoTime Grid?

WatchMETAR ships an update every 2 months, and GoTime Grid every 2 days. Most recently, WatchMETAR was updated on October 24, 2026 and GoTime Grid on October 23, 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.*