# METAR Widgets vs 8Flight Aviator EFB

The clearest difference is price: 8Flight Aviator EFB at Free against METAR Widgets's $2.99. 8Flight Aviator EFB also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.8). METAR Widgets's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and chart position (#38 vs #196). On review sentiment, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

8Flight Aviator EFB is free to download; METAR Widgets costs $2.99 up front. 8Flight Aviator EFB sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. METAR Widgets asks for nothing beyond the download.

8Flight Aviator EFB holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 81 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of METAR Widgets's written reviews are positive against 71% of 8Flight Aviator EFB's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

METAR Widgets ships an update every 9 days, 8Flight Aviator EFB weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | METAR Widgets | 8Flight Aviator EFB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-widgets/id1534717474/reviews) | **[4.6 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8flight-aviator-efb/id6471322281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 48 | **81** |
| Positive reviews | **75.6% of reviews** | 70.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#38** | #196 |
| Size | 2 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cornfield Creative, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/864480887) | [Eight Flight](https://appshunter.io/developer/1715092060) |

## What reviewers say

### METAR Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #38 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


### 8Flight Aviator EFB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/8flight-aviator-efb/id6471322281)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides advanced flight planning with real-time weather forecasts and complete, accurate fuel and FBO pricing. It offers graphical weather data, FBO filtering by service and hours, and includes information on airport amenities. Designed for pilots to save time and make informed decisions.

**Highlights:** Data-driven flight planning, Complete fuel and FBO pricing, Graphical aviation weather forecasts, Real-time weather radar, FBO filtering by service and hours, Airport amenities information, Offline access

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 8Flight Data | $5.99 | per month |
| 8Flight Data | $59.99 | per year |
| 8Flight Aviator | $99.99 | per year |
| aviator | $129.99 | per year |
| 8Flight Aviator + Pro Logbook | $179.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is METAR Widgets free?

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

### Is 8Flight Aviator EFB free?

8Flight Aviator EFB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, METAR Widgets or 8Flight Aviator EFB?

8Flight Aviator EFB is rated higher. METAR Widgets averages 3.8 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while 8Flight Aviator EFB averages 4.6 from 81 ratings.

### Do METAR Widgets or 8Flight Aviator EFB have ads?

Neither METAR Widgets nor 8Flight Aviator EFB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, METAR Widgets or 8Flight Aviator EFB?

METAR Widgets ships an update every 9 days, and 8Flight Aviator EFB weekly. Most recently, METAR Widgets was updated on October 24, 2026 and 8Flight Aviator EFB on October 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, METAR Widgets or 8Flight Aviator EFB?

METAR Widgets currently peaks at #38 in the App Store charts, and 8Flight Aviator EFB at #196. 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.*