# METAR Widgets vs Metar

The clearest difference is rating: Metar at 4.8 against METAR Widgets's 3.8. Metar also leads on ratings volume (584 vs 49) and chart position (#8 vs #47). METAR Widgets's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and price ($2.99 vs $5.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

METAR Widgets costs $2.99 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 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Metar has 584 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of METAR Widgets's written reviews are positive against 77% of Metar's.

METAR Widgets ships an update every 9 days, Metar monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | METAR Widgets | Metar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [3.8 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-widgets/id1534717474/reviews) | **[4.8 (584 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-taf/id1608949422/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **584** |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews | **77.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #47 | **#8** |
| Size | 2 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cornfield Creative, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/864480887) | [Eveline van den Boom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603980774) |

## What reviewers say

### METAR Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #47 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


### Metar

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

**Currently charting:** #8 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 Widgets free?

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

### Is Metar free?

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

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

Metar is rated higher. METAR Widgets averages 3.8 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Metar averages 4.8 from 584 ratings.

### Do METAR Widgets or Metar have ads?

Neither METAR Widgets nor Metar shows ads.

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

METAR Widgets ships an update every 9 days, and Metar monthly. Most recently, METAR Widgets was updated on November 3, 2026 and Metar on November 3, 2026.

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

METAR Widgets currently peaks at #47 in the App Store charts, and Metar at #8. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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