# METAR Plot vs Metar

The clearest difference is rating: Metar at 4.8 against METAR Plot's 3.4. Metar also leads on ratings volume (566 vs 5) and review sentiment (77% vs 60%). METAR Plot's advantage is price ($1.49 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

METAR Plot costs $1.49 and Metar $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Metar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metar has 566 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 77% of Metar's.

METAR Plot ships an update every 2 months, Metar monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | METAR Plot | Metar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.49** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-plot/id1481127656/reviews) | **[4.8 (566 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-taf/id1608949422/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **566** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **77.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #191 | **#18** |
| Size | 11 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lakehorn AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/288286082) | [Eveline van den Boom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603980774) |

## What reviewers say

### METAR Plot

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

**Currently charting:** #191 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-taf/id1608949422)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app visualizes aviation weather reports (METAR and TAF) for airports worldwide. It offers easy-to-understand metrics, weather symbols, crosswind calculations, and flight rule categories. Users can listen to decoded reports, track favorite stations, and view historical weather trends.

**Highlights:** Visualized METAR and TAF data, Weather symbols and flight rule categories, Crosswind calculations, Text-to-speech readout, Favorite station tracking, Interactive airport map, Weather trend graphs

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to read and understand interface
- 📊 Clear visual representation of METAR/TAF data
- 🎯 Quick access to airport weather information
- ⚡ Fast and responsive app performance
- 💰 Reasonable pricing for the features offered

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Autocorrect issues with ICAO airport codes
- 🚫 Missing widget functionality (home screen)
- 📍 Incorrect airport data for some locations
- 🔐 Excessive verification prompts and login requirements
- 📊 Visual cloud base calculation error on iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Autocorrect adds unwanted spaces to airport codes
- Visual cloud base off by 2000 feet on iPad
- Screen goes black when searching for airports
- App badge cannot be cleared
- Browse Older Metars redirects to blank website

**Requested features**

- Home screen widget support
- Crosswind with gust information
- Runway alignment feature in app (not just web)
- Dewpoint and temperature meteogram graph
- Runway degree headings display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is METAR Plot free?

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

### Is Metar free?

Metar costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Metar is rated higher. METAR Plot averages 3.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Metar averages 4.8 from 566 ratings.

### Do METAR Plot or Metar have ads?

Neither METAR Plot nor Metar shows ads.

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

METAR Plot ships an update every 2 months, and Metar monthly. Most recently, METAR Plot was updated on September 20, 2026 and Metar on September 27, 2026.

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

METAR Plot currently peaks at #191 in the App Store charts, and Metar at #18. 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.*