# WatchMETAR vs SkewT Aero

The clearest difference is rating: SkewT Aero at 5.0 against WatchMETAR's 3.7. SkewT Aero also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). WatchMETAR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (106 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SkewT Aero sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. WatchMETAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

SkewT Aero 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

WatchMETAR ships an update every 2 months, SkewT Aero fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WatchMETAR | SkewT Aero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/watchmetar/id1204622336/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skewt-aero/id6794929263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eugene Rakhmatulin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1204622335) | [Enlu Aero LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794929265) |

## 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


### SkewT Aero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skewt-aero/id6794929263)

Visualize atmospheric conditions and weather forecasts along your flight path. Explore interactive charts and timelines to understand how clouds, winds, and hazards evolve before you fly. Synchronized views allow for detailed analysis of weather changes by location, time, and altitude.

**Highlights:** Interactive route weather visualization, Route hazard timelines, Vertical atmospheric profiles, Forecast soundings (SkewT), Offline weather and navigation data, Hourly forecast updates, Home Screen widgets

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SkewT Aero Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| SkewT Aero | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WatchMETAR free?

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

### Is SkewT Aero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WatchMETAR or SkewT Aero?

SkewT Aero is rated higher. WatchMETAR averages 3.7 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while SkewT Aero averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WatchMETAR or SkewT Aero have ads?

Neither WatchMETAR nor SkewT Aero shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WatchMETAR or SkewT Aero?

WatchMETAR ships an update every 2 months, and SkewT Aero fortnightly. Most recently, WatchMETAR was updated on November 2, 2026 and SkewT Aero on October 31, 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.*