# METAR Widgets vs Modern METAR Widget

The clearest difference is rating: Modern METAR Widget at 4.8 against METAR Widgets's 3.8. Modern METAR Widget also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 76%) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days). METAR Widgets's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

METAR Widgets costs $2.99 and Modern METAR Widget $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Modern METAR Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 45 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of METAR Widgets's written reviews are positive against 91% of Modern METAR Widget's.

METAR Widgets ships an update every 9 days, Modern METAR Widget every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | METAR Widgets | Modern METAR Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [3.8 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-widgets/id1534717474/reviews) | **[4.8 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-metar-widget/id6758589017/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #119 | **#29** |
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cornfield Creative, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/864480887) | [Sean Heiken](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869511912) |

## What reviewers say

### METAR Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #119 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


### Modern METAR Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-metar-widget/id6758589017)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get live aviation weather reports directly on your home and lock screens. Customize the appearance and track multiple airports without any subscriptions or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Live METAR data on home/lock screen, No subscriptions or in-app purchases, Customizable text and background colors, Support for multiple airports, Automated flight category tags (VFR, MVFR, IFR)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is METAR Widgets free?

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

### Is Modern METAR Widget free?

Modern METAR Widget costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, METAR Widgets or Modern METAR Widget?

Modern METAR Widget is rated higher. METAR Widgets averages 3.8 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Modern METAR Widget averages 4.8 from 45 ratings.

### Do METAR Widgets or Modern METAR Widget have ads?

Neither METAR Widgets nor Modern METAR Widget shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, METAR Widgets or Modern METAR Widget?

METAR Widgets ships an update every 9 days, and Modern METAR Widget every 4 days. Most recently, METAR Widgets was updated on October 29, 2026 and Modern METAR Widget on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, METAR Widgets or Modern METAR Widget?

METAR Widgets currently peaks at #119 in the App Store charts, and Modern METAR Widget at #29. 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.*