Aviator Weather vs Globe Stations
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aviator Weather
Access live aviation weather reports, including METARs and TAFs, for thousands of airports worldwide. Plan flights with real-time data, perform E6B calculations, and view weather maps. Includes home screen widgets and an Apple Watch app for quick access.
- Live METARs and TAFs
- Live NOTAMs
- D-ATIS support
- E6B calculator
- Live weather map
- Home screen widgets
- Apple Watch companion app
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Aviator Wearther is the ultimate weather & plannign app for enthusaist and proffesional pilots alike. With Aviator Weather you can quickly view live METARs & TAFs for your saved airports, view live weather status maps and perform quick e6b calculations with visualized results. - Live weather - METARs and TAFs - Live NOTAMs for all Airports - D-ATIS in supporting airports - 10,000 Airports around the world - Home Screen widgets for quick weather data - Companion Apple Watch app for quickly getting weather info - Full E6B calculator built in - Live map with weather data Weather data is pulled directly from aviationweather.gov and provided by the NOAA National Weather Service.
Globe Stations
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Globe Stations is a fast, interactive global aviation weather map built for pilots. Switch between: Stations view: color-coded airport weather dots with quick lookup by ICAO/IATA SIGWX view: significant weather polygons with highlight and tap-to-open details Key features: Live METAR and TAF station information SIGWX/SIGMET overlays with hazard-focused visualization NOTAM + SNOWTAM retrieval in station info Smooth globe navigation with center-point targeting Control Center for quick refresh/clear and overlay control Globe Stations is designed to give you rapid weather awareness before and during flight planning. Always cross-check with official aviation sources. Not intended as the sole source for operational decisions. Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability Globe Stations is provided for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or availability of any data displayed in the app (including METAR, TAF, NOTAM, SNOWTAM, SIGWX, and SIGMET information). Data may be delayed, incomplete, or contain errors. By using this app, you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for verifying all information against official, current aviation sources before making any operational decisions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Globe Stations and its developers disclaim liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or other damages arising from use of, or reliance on, data provided by the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Globe Stations at Free against Aviator Weather's $1.99. Aviator Weather's advantage is chart position (#71 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Globe Stations is free to download; Aviator Weather costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Aviator Weather ships an update every 6 weeks, Globe Stations every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Aviator Weather | Globe Stations |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (113 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 113 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #71 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 266 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Iddo Gino | Rasmus Sundsten |
Bugs and requests
Aviator Weather
Reported bugs
20 issues- App crashes every few seconds
- App ceases to function after iOS 26 launch
- App won't open with iOS 26
- App crashes on iOS 26
- App not working on iOS 26
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- App needs update for iOS 26
- App crashes when searching for airports
- App closes when trying to search another airport
- App is a little 'crashy' when attempting to add stations
- App and widget fail to load, just crash
- App needs updating for iOS 17 compatibility
- App quit working on iPhone
- App stopped working after aviationweather.gov update
- App opens and then immediately shuts down
- App opens for 1/2 sec and shuts off
- Some functions don't work, throws out of app
- Blank screen, no error on new iPad
- Home Screen widget defaults to instructions, will not update
- E6B area not fully functional
- Performance specs entry issues
Requested features
6 requests- Add ability to put widgets on Lock Screen
- Improve font sizes and colors
- Make station ID flash by color
- Bring app back to the USA (if applicable)
- Open app from widget to airport list, not METAR
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- Remember previously selected units
Globe Stations
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Aviator Weather
No in-app purchases
Globe Stations
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Aviator Weather free?
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Do Aviator Weather or Globe Stations have ads?
Which is updated more often, Aviator Weather or Globe Stations?
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