# Aviator Assistant vs METAR AF

The clearest difference is monetization model: METAR AF at free with in-app purchases against Aviator Assistant's subscription. METAR AF also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 50%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Aviator Assistant's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aviator Assistant sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and METAR AF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

METAR AF holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 75 and 69 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Aviator Assistant's written reviews are positive against 85% of METAR AF's.

Aviator Assistant ships an update every 4 weeks, METAR AF monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aviator Assistant | METAR AF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aviator-assistant-pilot-efb/id1537443091/reviews) | **[4.9 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-af/id1661162042/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **75** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 355 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Aviator Assistant LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537443093) | [Andrew Hughes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661162044) |

## What reviewers say

### Aviator Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aviator-assistant-pilot-efb/id1537443091)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides pilots with comprehensive tools for flight planning, weather analysis, and logbook management. It offers high-quality charts, real-time weather data, and essential aviation regulations for safe and efficient flights. Features include digital logbooks, weight and balance calculators, and synthetic vision for enhanced situational awareness.

**Highlights:** Flight planning and filing, Digital pilot logbooks, Weight and balance calculators, Real-time weather tools, High-quality VFR/IFR charts, Synthetic vision, Offline chart access

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access - Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| All Access - Yearly | $129.99 | per year |


### METAR AF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-af/id1661162042)

Get real-time weather data from nearly every ICAO registered airport. This app provides aviation-focused weather information with a humorous, no-nonsense attitude, designed to entertain while delivering crucial data.

**Highlights:** Real-time airport weather data, Covers ICAO registered airports, Humorous, direct commentary, Pilot-focused weather information

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $5 Donation. No more ads! | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aviator Assistant free?

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

### Is METAR AF free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aviator Assistant or METAR AF?

METAR AF is rated higher. Aviator Assistant averages 4.5 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while METAR AF averages 4.9 from 69 ratings.

### Do Aviator Assistant or METAR AF have ads?

METAR AF shows ads; Aviator Assistant does not.

### Which is updated more often, Aviator Assistant or METAR AF?

Aviator Assistant ships an update every 4 weeks, and METAR AF monthly. Most recently, Aviator Assistant was updated on October 25, 2026 and METAR AF on October 24, 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.*