# METAR Widgets vs WindLimit

The clearest difference is price: WindLimit at Free against METAR Widgets's $2.99. WindLimit also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 76%). METAR Widgets's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

WindLimit is free to download; METAR Widgets costs $2.99 up front. WindLimit sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. METAR Widgets asks for nothing beyond the download.

WindLimit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: METAR Widgets has 48 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of WindLimit's.

METAR Widgets ships an update every 9 days, WindLimit every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | METAR Widgets | WindLimit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-widgets/id1534717474/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windlimit/id6787516894/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | — |
| Size | 2 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cornfield Creative, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/864480887) | [Personal Wings, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786810999) |

## What reviewers say

### METAR Widgets

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

**Currently charting:** #121 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


### WindLimit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windlimit/id6787516894)

This app helps pilots quickly determine if wind conditions are within their aircraft's limits for takeoff and landing. It calculates headwind and crosswind components using live weather data or manual input, providing alerts for exceedances.

**Highlights:** Live METAR data for US airports, Automatic magnetic variation correction, Crosswind and head/tailwind component calculation, Runway-specific exceedance alerts, Customizable aircraft wind limits, Manual and ATIS weather entry, Light and dark themes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is METAR Widgets free?

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

### Is WindLimit free?

WindLimit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

WindLimit is rated higher. METAR Widgets averages 3.8 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while WindLimit averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do METAR Widgets or WindLimit have ads?

WindLimit shows ads; METAR Widgets does not.

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

METAR Widgets ships an update every 9 days, and WindLimit every 2 days. Most recently, METAR Widgets was updated on October 11, 2026 and WindLimit on September 23, 2026.

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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.*