Comparison

IF Checklists vs VFR Wise METAR & TAF Decoder

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IF Checklists

Enhance your mobile flight simulator experience with aircraft-specific checklists. This app guides you through every stage of your flight, ensuring accuracy and realism. Optional in-app purchases unlock advanced features like voice feedback and ATC guidance.

Highlights
  • Aircraft-specific checklists
  • Real-world checklist adaptation
  • Step-by-step flight guidance
  • Voice feedback (in-app purchase)
  • ATC checklists (in-app purchase)
  • Weather and airport information (in-app purchase)
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Do you want to make your Infinite Flight experience more realistic? IF Checklists offers nine, aircraft-specific checklists for the mobile flight simulator, Infinite Flight. From the moment you spawn in, to the very end of your flight, IF Checklists will make sure you don’t forget anything. ► AIRCRAFT-SPECIFIC CHECKLISTS IF Checklists offers checklists for every aircraft included in Infinite Flight. No matter if you’re flying the Daher TBM-930 or the Airbus A330, the checklists will always be accurate. ► MADE FOR INFINITE FLIGHT IF Checklists is made to be used with the mobile flight simulator, Infinite Flight. Our app is based on real-world checklists, which we adapted to the needs of the simulator. ► IF CHECKLISTS PLUS IF Checklists Plus is an in-app purchase which will make your experience even better. It includes the following features: • Voice feedback • ATC checklists (available for tower & approach) • Weather • Airport information • Descent calculator • Flap limits (available for a big majority of the aircraft) • Cruise information (cruise speed, MMO/VMO speeds, ceiling altitude) • Removal of ads More details about these features can be found in the IF Checklists Plus page in-app. Well, what are you waiting for? Download IF Checklists now and make your flying experience more enjoyable and realistic! ► CONNECT WITH US Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @IFChecklists for the latest news about our app! ► DISCLAIMER IF Checklists is not affiliated with Infinite Flight LLC. IF Checklists is intended for simulated flight only and must not be used in real-world flight situations. We cannot be held responsible for use outside of these limitations. By using IF Checklists, you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy, available in the About page in-app.

About

VFR Wise METAR & TAF Decoder

Features
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VFR Wise METAR & TAF Decoder helps pilots and student pilots understand weather reports properly, not just look them up. Paste a METAR or TAF and get a structured plain-English explanation of every part. Important: the app interface remains in English by design. That helps keep aviation terminology familiar, especially because much training material and ATC phraseology are commonly used in English. What you can do: - Paste any METAR or TAF and decode it immediately - Detect report type automatically with no extra settings - See wind, visibility, cloud, temperature, pressure, trend, and remarks clearly - Follow each TAF forecast period and change group separately - Keep unknown tokens visible instead of silently dropping them - Store the last decoded reports locally - Work fully offline with no account required Built for practical understanding: - Plain-English output rather than token expansion alone - UK English throughout - Clear uncertainty handling and confidence cues - Helpful for training, revision, and day-to-day weather reading on the ground Disclaimer: This app is a learning and reference aid. It does not replace official aviation weather briefings, formal instruction, or approved sources. Always verify weather information through official channels before flight.

Screenshots

IF Checklists4 screens
VFR Wise METAR & TAF Decoder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VFR Wise METAR & TAF Decoder at none against IF Checklists's 1. IF Checklists's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IF Checklists sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VFR Wise METAR & TAF Decoder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IF Checklists ships an update every 2 months, VFR Wise METAR & TAF Decoder every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IF Checklists versus VFR Wise METAR & TAF Decoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIF ChecklistsVFR Wise METAR & TAF Decoder
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (52 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdrien ZaradezAshley Poole

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IF Checklists

One-time1
  • IF Checklists Plus$7.99
None

VFR Wise METAR & TAF Decoder

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IF Checklists free?
IF Checklists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VFR Wise METAR & TAF Decoder free?
VFR Wise METAR & TAF Decoder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IF Checklists or VFR Wise METAR & TAF Decoder have ads?
Neither IF Checklists nor VFR Wise METAR & TAF Decoder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IF Checklists or VFR Wise METAR & TAF Decoder?
IF Checklists ships an update every 2 months, and VFR Wise METAR & TAF Decoder every 6 weeks. Most recently, IF Checklists was updated on October 24, 2026 and VFR Wise METAR & TAF Decoder on October 25, 2026.

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