Comparison

SNOWTAMS vs FlightXtract

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

Head to head
About

SNOWTAMS

This app decodes SNOWTAM and METAR messages for aviation professionals, providing real-time runway condition data and ICAO-compliant GRF information. It offers manual decoding for free, with Pro features for live fetching, guided input, and templates.

Highlights
  • Manual SNOWTAM decoding
  • Live SNOWTAM fetching
  • METAR weather display
  • Guided SNOWTAM input
  • Template library
  • Airport database
  • Offline GRF tables
Features
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Snowtams is the professional-grade SNOWTAM and METAR decoder built for pilots, dispatchers, and aviation professionals. Stay ahead of winter runway conditions with real-time data and ICAO-compliant Global Reporting Format (GRF) decoding. == FEATURES == • MANUAL DECODER (FREE) Paste any SNOWTAM message for instant decoding. The core decoder is completely free for all users. Smart Fix feature identifies and corrects common formatting errors automatically. • LIVE SNOWTAM FETCHING (PRO) Instantly retrieve and decode active SNOWTAMs from aviationweather.gov. Get runway condition codes (RCC), contaminant types, depth measurements, and coverage percentages formatted to ICAO standards. • CURRENT METAR WEATHER (PRO) View real-time METAR data including temperature, dew point, wind direction/speed, and visibility. Displayed alongside runway conditions for complete situational awareness. • GUIDED INPUT MODE (PRO) Build SNOWTAMs step-by-step with our intuitive form. Select airport, runway, RCC values, contaminants, coverage, and depth. Perfect for training or generating reports. • TEMPLATE LIBRARY (PRO) Quickly generate common scenarios: Dry Runway, Wet Runway, Snow Covered, Icy Conditions, Slush, Frost, and more. Customize coverage and depth values per ICAO Item E and Item F requirements. • COMPREHENSIVE AIRPORT DATABASE (FREE) Access 50,000+ airports worldwide with runway details including length, width, surface type, and headings. View airport locations on interactive maps. • OFFLINE REFERENCE (FREE) Complete GRF tables, contaminant codes, RCC values, and RCAM (Runway Condition Assessment Matrix) available offline. Essential reference material always at your fingertips. • HISTORY STORAGE (FREE) All decoded SNOWTAMs saved with timestamp and airport. Search by ICAO, date, or condition severity. • DARK MODE SUPPORT Optimized for both day and night operations with automatic dark/light mode switching. • METRIC AND IMPERIAL UNITS Choose your preferred measurement system. Temperature, distance, and elevation display in your chosen units. == ICAO COMPLIANT == Snowtams fully supports the ICAO Global Reporting Format (GRF) with: - Runway Condition Codes (RCC) 0-6 - Condition descriptions: DRY, FROST, WET, WET SNOW, DRY SNOW, COMPACTED SNOW, SLUSH, ICE, WET ICE, STANDING WATER - Coverage percentages: NR, 25, 50, 75, 100 - Depth reporting: NR, 03, 06, 12 (mm) == PERFECT FOR == - Airline and corporate pilots - Flight dispatchers and operations - GA pilots flying in winter conditions - Aviation students and instructors - Airport operations personnel - Aviation enthusiasts == SUBSCRIPTION == Snowtams Pro unlocks Guided Input, Templates, Live SNOWTAM Fetching, and METAR Weather. Choose monthly ($0.99), yearly ($7.99 - save 33%), or lifetime ($31.99 - one-time payment, own forever). Payment charged to Apple ID. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled 24 hours before period ends. Manage in Settings. == PRIVACY == No account required. Your data stays on your device. We never collect or sell your information. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download Snowtams today and decode winter runway conditions with confidence.

About

FlightXtract

A quick-reference toolkit for commercial airline pilots, consolidating essential flight information like duty limitations and wake turbulence standards into one pocket-sized application. Designed by pilots for pilots, it aims to reduce reliance on multiple documents and apps.

Highlights
  • BLR and EASA access
  • Flight Duty Period (FDP) calculations
  • Rest requirement validation
  • Wake Turbulence Separation Standards
  • Flight Time and Duty Limitations (FAA, EASA, BLR, VS)
  • Customizable push back time notifications
Features
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FlightXtract is a quick-reference toolkit built specifically for commercial airline pilots. Whether you're in the cockpit, on the ground, or preparing for your next duty, FlightXtract delivers the operational clarity you need in your pocket - now redesigned for iPhone and iPad, with a dedicated layout built for each. Don't switch between documents, apps, or manuals. FlightXtract puts information at your fingertips, including: • BLR & EASA Duty Time: Access both BLR and EASA on the same page. Results in seconds giving you the latest pushback and take-off times for your flight, regardless of distractions with delays. This gives you the choice to work to what you feel rested for — covering FDP, rest requirements down route, homebase and back-to-back, reserve call-out validation, and in-flight rest calculations. • Pushback Notifications: Set alerts for 60, 30, 15, and 0 minutes to go. Focus on the flight knowing you'll be reminded when distractions happen. • Wake Turbulence Separation Standards: From ICAO guidelines to RECAT categorisations, quickly reference separation minima with confidence. • A Growing Reference Library: Snowtam decoding, dangerous goods and special handling code lookups, VHF theoretical range, unit conversions, crosswind limits, density altitude, and more - all built to be checked in seconds, not minutes. • Live FCDO Travel Advice: Tap your destination and get current UK Foreign Office travel guidance instantly. • More Tools Coming: Additional modules and tools are always in active development, based on pilot feedback and operational demand. Let us know! FlightXtract is built using a user-centric development model, which means your feedback directly influences updates and new features. If there's something you'd like to see added, changed, or improved — whether it's a UI element or a whole new tool - we want to hear from you. This approach allows us to update the app more frequently and more meaningfully than most aviation tools on the market. We don't publish features for the sake of it - we build what you ask for. Think of us as your personal software developer! You will need an active in-app subscription for the application to work. Start with a 1-month free trial, then subscribe monthly or annually. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SNOWTAMS4 screens
FlightXtract4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SNOWTAMS at none against FlightXtract's shown. SNOWTAMS also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. SNOWTAMS sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and FlightXtract sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SNOWTAMS ships an update every 4 days, FlightXtract every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SNOWTAMS versus FlightXtract: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSNOWTAMSFlightXtract
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohamed FarhadiRyan Harris

Customer experience

SNOWTAMS

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

FlightXtract

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SNOWTAMS

Subscriptions2
  • SNOWTAMS Pro$0.991 Month
  • SNOWTAMS Pro$6.991 Year
2 purchases

FlightXtract

Subscriptions2
  • All Access1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • All Access1 Month trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is SNOWTAMS free?
SNOWTAMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlightXtract free?
FlightXtract is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SNOWTAMS or FlightXtract have ads?
FlightXtract shows ads; SNOWTAMS does not.
Which is updated more often, SNOWTAMS or FlightXtract?
SNOWTAMS ships an update every 4 days, and FlightXtract every 9 days. Most recently, SNOWTAMS was updated on October 9, 2026 and FlightXtract on October 25, 2026.

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