# ATIS App vs Metar

The clearest difference is price: ATIS App at Free against Metar's $5.99. ATIS App also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Metar's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On device support there is nothing between them.

ATIS App is free to download; Metar costs $5.99 up front. ATIS App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. Metar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Metar holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metar has 566 ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of ATIS App's written reviews are positive against 77% of Metar's.

ATIS App ships an update every 2 months, Metar monthly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ATIS App | Metar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atis-app/id1498344508/reviews) | **[4.8 (566 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-taf/id1608949422/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **566** |
| Positive reviews | 61.9% of reviews | **77.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#12** |
| Size | 40 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iawix ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498344507) | [Eveline van den Boom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603980774) |

## What reviewers say

### ATIS App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atis-app/id1498344508)

Access real-time airport weather and operational information for major US airports. Receive instant notifications when critical updates are made. No account is required to view current data.

**Highlights:** Live Digital ATIS viewing, Instant push notifications, No account required, Default airport setting, Favorite airports, Extensive US airport coverage

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ATIS App Ad Free Subscription | $4.99 | per year |


### Metar

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

**Currently charting:** #12 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 ATIS App free?

ATIS App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Metar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ATIS App or Metar?

Metar is rated higher. ATIS App averages 4.3 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Metar averages 4.8 from 566 ratings.

### Do ATIS App or Metar have ads?

ATIS App shows ads; Metar does not.

### Which is updated more often, ATIS App or Metar?

ATIS App ships an update every 2 months, and Metar monthly. Most recently, ATIS App was updated on September 22, 2026 and Metar on September 22, 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.*