Comparison

Weathergraph weather widget vs METAR

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

Head to head
About

Weathergraph weather widget

Visualize detailed weather forecasts with professional-grade data and zero tracking. Get hour-by-hour predictions, rain alerts up to 60 minutes ahead, and wind details. Works offline and offers a privacy-first experience.

Highlights
  • Hour-by-hour forecasts up to 7 days
  • Rain start and end time predictions
  • Rain alerts up to 60 minutes ahead
  • Wind speed, gusts, and direction
  • Offline forecast caching for 24 hours
  • Visual weather data representation
  • Multiple trusted data sources
Features
Currently charting
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I built Weathergraph to be the weather app I always wanted — clear visual forecasts, professional-grade data, and zero tracking. WHY OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS LOVE WEATHERGRAPH • Up to 7 days of hour-by-hour weather in one glanceable chart • Know exactly when rain starts: “Light rain 2:30–3:15 PM,” powered by Rainbow.ai radar + ML • Rain alerts up to 60 min ahead — plan your run, hike, or ride with confidence • Built for kite surfers and sailors: wind speed + gusts, direction, pressure trends, UV peaks, heat index • Works offline — forecast cached for 24 hours, even in the mountains or on travels • Privacy-first — no accounts, no ads, no tracking, no data sharing SEE YOUR WEATHER AT A GLANCE Weathergraph turns raw weather numbers into a visual narrative: • Temperature as a smooth gradient line — spot the warmest hour for your bike ride • Rain & snow as blue bars — taller bars = heavier precipitation • Sunshine breaks as real sun-rays between clouds — find the best window to head out • Wind with gusts and direction arrows • UV index curve — know when to apply sunscreen (hint: above 3) • Barometer trends to understand pressure-driven changes • Today’s highs and lows, sunrise, sunset and twilight, right in the chart YOUR PLACES, ALL IN ONE APP Save home, the mountains, your next trip — any place you care about. Switch between them with one tap for the full 7-day detailed forecast, with your choice of weather source. A WEATHER STATION, WHEREVER YOU ARE Turn your iPhone or iPad sideways, and Weathergraph spreads into two columns: today’s details on one side, the charts on the other. A complete weather station in your pocket. Unfold an iPhone Duo, and it fills the big screen. APPLE WATCH APP DONE RIGHT • The only weather app with full hourly graphs on your watch face • Rich complications for every weather metric you care about WIDGETS THAT ACTUALLY HELP • Signature graphical widgets with next few days and week chart at a glance • Icon-based forecasts, hour by hour, in three-hour steps or day by day, with temperatures and precipitation amounts • Large widget with the nowcast, hourly charts, and up to a week of weather • Quick-glance widgets: UV with sunscreen reminder, wind with direction arrow, dew point & comfort scale, sunrise & sunset … • Lock screen widgets — see the detailed forecast before you even unlock • Stack several for your morning weather briefing TRUSTED DATA SOURCES Apple Weather · Rainbow.ai (world-class radar + ML nowcast) · Foreca · Open-Meteo (aggregating national forecast models) · ECMWF IFS (European model, worldwide coverage) · Pirate Weather (NOAA’s HRRR, GFS and GEFS) · yr.no · Finnish Meteorological Institute Pilots and surfers check the wind, photographers plan golden hour, stargazers wait for clear skies. If you loved Dark Sky or Weather Line, you’ll feel right at home. Weathergraph is free to download and use — beautiful, detailed forecasts from the world’s best weather models, no ads, no accounts. Upgrade to Pro to unlock widgets, Apple Watch complications, premium forecast sources, multiple saved locations, background rain alerts, and full customization. Pro comes with a 7-day free trial, then an annual membership or a one-time lifetime purchase. PRIVACY POLICY AND TERMS OF USE: https://weathergraph.app/privacy Please note: Subscriptions made on Apple devices will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel once activated. Manage or turn off your subscriptions in App Store app > Account > Subscriptions.

About

METAR

Access decoded aviation weather reports and forecasts for thousands of airports globally. View nearby weather, runway winds, and customize units. A Pro version offers expanded nearby airport views and home screen widgets.

Highlights
  • Decoded METARs & TAFs
  • Nearby airport weather
  • Runway wind components
  • Search and favorite airports
  • Customizable units
  • Light/dark mode
  • Widgets (Pro)
Features
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- View decoded METARs & TAFs from thousands of airports worldwide - View up to 10 nearby airports and their current weather observations and forecasts - See observed runway wind components - Search and favourite airports that you visit frequently - Customise the units being displayed to suit you - Switch between light and dark mode METAR Pro - Subscription* The same great features we've always provided for free will always be available for free, but we've created a couple of extra premium features to add a little more to METAR for people who'd like to subscribe to METAR Pro. - View up to 50 nearby airports and their current weather observations and forecasts - Display raw METAR or TAF text on lock and home screen widgets - Display runway layout and wind indications on home screen widgets * Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged the renewal price within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period unless your change your subscription preferences in your App Store account settings. You can manage your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when making a purchase of an auto-renewing subscription. METAR makes it quick and easy to find and decode weather reports and forecasts for airports all over the world. Terms - https://metarapp.io/legals/terms Privacy - https://metarapp.io/legals/privacy

Screenshots

Weathergraph weather widget4 screens
METAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Weathergraph weather widget at 4.2 against METAR's 3.7. Weathergraph weather widget also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 57%) and ratings volume (516 vs 23). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Weathergraph weather widget sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and METAR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Weathergraph weather widget holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weathergraph weather widget has 516 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Weathergraph weather widget's written reviews are positive against 57% of METAR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Weathergraph weather widget ships an update every 5 days, METAR every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Weathergraph weather widget versus METAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeathergraph weather widgetMETAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (516 ratings) — better3.7 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings516 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#88 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomas KafkaLuke Cashion-Lozell

Customer experience

Weathergraph weather widget

All ratings516 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.3%
Written reviews477 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral6.9%
Negative18.9%

METAR

All ratings22 ratings
Positive68.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

Bugs and requests

Weathergraph weather widget

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Widget not updating properly
  • Apple Watch complications not working
  • Incorrect location data
  • Subscription issues

Requested features

6 requests
  • Multiple location support
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Radar/satellite map integration
  • AQI and pollen data
  • Family sharing
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  • Text-based weather complications

METAR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Weathergraph weather widget

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Pro$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$4.991 Month
  • Quarterly Pro$9.993 Months
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  • Yearly Pro$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$23.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro for Families7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Pro Forever Family Upgrade$59.00
  • Pro Forever$99.99
1 purchases

METAR

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Weathergraph weather widget free?
Weathergraph weather widget is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is METAR free?
METAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Weathergraph weather widget or METAR?
Weathergraph weather widget is rated higher. Weathergraph weather widget averages 4.2 out of 5 from 516 ratings, while METAR averages 3.7 from 23 ratings.
Do Weathergraph weather widget or METAR have ads?
Neither Weathergraph weather widget nor METAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Weathergraph weather widget or METAR?
Weathergraph weather widget ships an update every 5 days, and METAR every 4 days. Most recently, Weathergraph weather widget was updated on November 7, 2026 and METAR on November 3, 2026.

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