Comparison

FlyWeather vs mIBS

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

Head to head
About

FlyWeather

Features
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Our main objective is to increase information and safety on outdoor activities with a focus on Sports Aviation. This network of weather information gathers data from devices located in several airfields and other locations in order to provide the most accurate and localized weather information at all times. With the FlyWeather app you can access all information available from the several locations we are present. Join our network to increase the number of locations covered. Check how on the CONTACT US section on our website www.flyweather.net. REALTIME WEATHER NETWORK by Stingray Avionics

About

mIBS

Features
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mIBS is a user friendly application for the pre-flight preparation of IFR and VFR flights, optimized both for phones and tablets. Thanks to a well-arranged menu and intuitive forms, Latvijas gaisa satiksme (LGS) provides, through mIBS, a reliable tool enabling the distribution and reception of all necessary information. mIBS is provided by LGS and is connected to the LGS information systems. === Application requires registration at website https://ibs.lgs.lv, operated by Latvijas gaisa satiksme (LGS). === === The first time app is launched after installation, the user chooses an application access code (PIN) that is then required to access the mIBS application === mIBS provides to registered users the following functionalities: - Access to up-to-date NOTAM messages - Access to up-to-date MET messages - Filing of new or the modification of filed flight plans in FPL form and on the map - Access to messages related to a flight plan - List of valid flight plans - Preparation of the Preflight Information Bulletin - Creation of several user profiles

Screenshots

FlyWeather4 screens
mIBS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FlyWeather at every 3 months against mIBS's every 49 months. FlyWeather also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlyWeather ships an update every 3 months, mIBS every 49 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
FlyWeather versus mIBS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlyWeathermIBS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months β€” betterEvery 49 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size33 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperP8G SoftwareFREQUENTIS California Inc.

In-app purchases

None

FlyWeather

No in-app purchases

None

mIBS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlyWeather free?
FlyWeather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is mIBS free?
mIBS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlyWeather or mIBS have ads?
Neither FlyWeather nor mIBS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlyWeather or mIBS?
FlyWeather ships an update every 3 months, and mIBS every 49 months. Most recently, FlyWeather was updated on November 8, 2026 and mIBS on November 11, 2026.

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