# AeroWeather Lite vs Yr

The clearest difference is rating: Yr at 4.3 against AeroWeather Lite's 3.5. Yr also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AeroWeather Lite sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Yr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Yr holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 160 and 203 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of AeroWeather Lite's written reviews are positive against 61% of Yr's.

AeroWeather Lite ships an update monthly, Yr every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AeroWeather Lite | Yr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeroweather-lite/id288286079/reviews) | **[4.3 (203 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yr/id490989206/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 160 | **203** |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **60.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | #152 |
| Size | 81 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lakehorn AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/288286082) | [NRK](https://appshunter.io/developer/385114901) |

## What reviewers say

### AeroWeather Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeroweather-lite/id288286079)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Weather, #167 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Access current and precise weather conditions (METAR) and forecasts (TAF) for airports worldwide. View data in raw or decoded formats, with offline access and customizable alerts. Ideal for aviation professionals and weather enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** METAR and TAF weather data, Raw and decoded data formats, Offline weather data caching, Airport database with sunrise/sunset, METAR alert notifications, Customizable units and formats

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| First (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Captain (monthly) | $1.49 | per month |
| First (Yearly) | $5.49 | per year |
| Captain (Yearly) | $8.99 | per year |
| Remove Ad-Banner | $2.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent weather information
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔍 Helpful weather decoding
- 💻 Great for pilots and aviation enthusiasts
- 🔍 Detailed weather data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after updates
- 🚫 Missing data for some locations (especially outside USA)
- 💰 Subscription model for full features
- 🔍 Confusing app versions (Lite, Pro, etc.)
- 🔍 Cluttered UI after recent updates

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and data loading failures
- Saved airports disappearing after updates
- Inconsistent data refresh and update issues
- Incompatibility with certain mobile networks

**Requested features**

- Add more airports, especially in Australia and Canada
- Improve dark mode and overall UI consistency
- Restore old features like METAR history and crosswind calculation
- Provide better customer support and communication


### Yr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yr/id490989206)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Experience weather forecasting like never before with animated skies and detailed hourly breakdowns. Get immediate rainfall alerts and explore air pollution, pollen, and UV forecasts. This app provides comprehensive weather information for your daily planning.

**Highlights:** Animated hourly weather visualization, Now-cast rainfall alerts (90 minutes), Detailed day-by-day and hour-by-hour forecasts, Graph view for forecast details, Air pollution, pollen, and UV forecasts, Latest weather observations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔍 Accurate forecasts
- 📊 Detailed weather information
- 🌄 Intuitive and visually appealing interface
- 🌎 Reliable for various locations (UK, Norway, Australia, etc.)
- ⏱️ Helpful hourly/daily breakdown

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔄 Inconsistent or inaccurate weather data
- 🔍 Difficulty finding or changing locations
- 🔧 Lack of customization options (units, layout, etc.)
- 🗺️ Limited coverage in some regions

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iOS 11 and newer
- Location tracking issues
- Widget not working as expected
- Inability to delete or reorder saved locations

**Requested features**

- Add humidity data
- Provide offline caching of weather data
- Implement Apple Watch support
- Allow changing between Celsius and Fahrenheit
- Bring back previous graph/chart layouts


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AeroWeather Lite free?

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

### Is Yr free?

Yr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AeroWeather Lite or Yr?

Yr is rated higher. AeroWeather Lite averages 3.5 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while Yr averages 4.3 from 203 ratings.

### Do AeroWeather Lite or Yr have ads?

AeroWeather Lite shows ads; Yr does not.

### Which is updated more often, AeroWeather Lite or Yr?

AeroWeather Lite ships an update monthly, and Yr every 2 weeks. Most recently, AeroWeather Lite was updated on October 29, 2026 and Yr on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, AeroWeather Lite or Yr?

AeroWeather Lite currently peaks at #121 in the App Store charts, and Yr at #152. 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.*