# METAR Plot vs METAR Widgets

The clearest difference is rating: METAR Widgets at 3.8 against METAR Plot's 3.4. METAR Widgets also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (76% vs 60%). METAR Plot's advantage is price ($1.49 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

METAR Plot costs $1.49 and METAR Widgets $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

METAR Widgets holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: METAR Widgets has 48 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of METAR Plot's written reviews are positive against 76% of METAR Widgets's.

METAR Plot ships an update every 2 months, METAR Widgets every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | METAR Plot | METAR Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.49** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-plot/id1481127656/reviews) | **[3.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-widgets/id1534717474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #185 | **#119** |
| Size | 11 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lakehorn AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/288286082) | [Cornfield Creative, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/864480887) |

## What reviewers say

### METAR Plot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-plot/id1481127656)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Access up-to-date METAR station data for airports worldwide. View station models and raw METARs, manage custom and nearby station lists, and customize flight rules and units. This app works independently on your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Worldwide airport METAR data, Station models and raw reports, Nearby and user-defined station lists, Offline station database access, Automatic data updates, Customizable flight rules and units, Watch face complications

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


### METAR Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-widgets/id1534717474)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Display real-time weather information directly on your home screen with customizable widgets. Choose from various themes and smart display options to see essential weather data at a glance. Access full details and save favorite stations within the app.

**Highlights:** Customizable home screen widgets, Real-time weather updates, Multiple theme options, Smart weather condition display, Raw METAR text view, Save favorite weather stations, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for pilots
- 👍 Quick weather info
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Handy widget
- 👍 Good value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets don't update
- 🐛 Not worth the cost
- 🐛 Widgets don't work
- 🐛 No longer operational
- 🐛 Airport selection not working

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets do not update automatically
- Widgets do not work at all
- App does not load data
- Airport selection is not working
- Missing some airports when searching

**Requested features**

- Add lock screen widget
- Add D-ATIS integration
- Add TAF in detailed view
- Add F scales and customizable options
- Add TAF access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is METAR Plot free?

METAR Plot costs $1.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Is METAR Widgets free?

METAR Widgets costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, METAR Plot or METAR Widgets?

METAR Widgets is rated higher. METAR Plot averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while METAR Widgets averages 3.8 from 48 ratings.

### Do METAR Plot or METAR Widgets have ads?

Neither METAR Plot nor METAR Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, METAR Plot or METAR Widgets?

METAR Plot ships an update every 2 months, and METAR Widgets every 9 days. Most recently, METAR Plot was updated on October 7, 2026 and METAR Widgets on October 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, METAR Plot or METAR Widgets?

METAR Plot currently peaks at #185 in the App Store charts, and METAR Widgets at #119. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*