Comparison

AeroWeather Lite vs Yr.no

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AeroWeather Lite

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
Currently charting
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*** AeroWeather: for pilots, aviation enthusiasts, and everyone who is serious about the weather! *** Current and precise weather conditions (METAR) and forecasts (TAF). AeroWeather Lite provides quick and intuitive access to METAR and TAF for airports worldwide. Data can be shown in its original (raw) format or as fully decoded and easy understandable texts. AeroWeather Lite is helpful for weather preflight-briefings, but also to just get very precise weather. All weather data is cached for offline access. There are many settings for units and format of METAR/TAF available. The app features a built-in airport database, which includes basic airport data like sunrise/sunset, twilight times, timezones etc. AeroWeather Lite offers built-in groups for nearby stations, today widget (pre iOS 14), and earthquakes. Depending on your needs, groups can be shown or hidden in the main list view. METAR alert notifications** is an helpful feature to stay up-to-date. Define multiple alerts for each station with the following criteria: flight rule (US NOAA), wind speed, temperature, pressure, present weather, visibility, and ceiling (BKN and OVC). Notifications will be sent to your device if the criteria is met (e.g., when wind is greater/equal 10 kts, flight rule becomes IFR). Dedicated METAR/TAF** access is optionally available. METAR/TAF data comes primarily from a certified ANSP (air navigation service provider) and is provided reliably and fast from our dedicated, redundant servers (indicated by blue checkmark underneath METAR/TAF). Please consult our web-site for a full description of all features. In order to keep AeroWeather Lite free we added a small ad banner at the bottom of the screen. Consider getting AeroWeather Pro, subscribe the additional features**, or remove the ad banner through one-time unlock* to have an ad-free app. * Additional functionality which needs to be unlocked (one-time purchase). These purchases are not transferable between Lite, Pro, and Mac. ** SUBSCRIPTIONS Additional features which generate recurring operation costs for us will be offered within a subscription. The following features are enabled while 'First' subscription is active: - Dedicated METAR/TAF data source - Meteograms - Alert push notifications - D-ATIS (bigger US airports only) - Area Forecast Discussions (currently US only) - RVR data (US and Germany only) - Home Screen Widgets for METAR, Plot, Meteogram - Imagery and Charts (requires 'Captain' subscription) - SIGMETs (requires 'Captain' subscription) - METAR/TAF from ADS-B receiver thru GDL 90 protocol (requires 'Captain' subscription) When using AeroWeather Lite also the following features are enabled: - Remove ad banner The subscription varies in time periods (1 month, 12 months). The subscription is valid in both AeroWeather Lite and Pro. Cross app subscription support is only available if iCloud (with the same Apple ID) is enabled. Previously purchased unlock features are not affected and will work with or without subscription. Auto-renewal may be turned off at any time by going to your account settings. A payment will be charged to your iTunes account at the end of the free trial period. Your iTunes account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. No commitment - you can cancel any time. Pleas read the full “Subscription Terms of Use” at: https://www.lakehorn.com/subscription-terms-of-use/

About

Yr.no

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
Currently charting
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New Yr on iPhone and iPad is different from anything else you’ve seen in weather forecasting: Scroll through a beautiful and animated sky to see how the weather changes hourly, and get all the need-to-know details at the same time. And if there will be rainfall within the next 90 minutes we'll let you know through our now-cast. The weather visualization makes it a fun experience to check the weather – even when it’s raining! Check details day by day and hour by hour in the long-term forecast, or study the details in the graph. Under "Around you" you get an overview of air pollution, pollen spread and UV forecast, as well as the latest weather observations in your area. Forecasts are delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute. ABOUT US: Yr is a weather service jointly produced by NRK and the Norwegian Meteorological Institute. Our primary goals are to secure life and property, while delivering useful and accurate weather forecasts to our users, preparing them for all kinds of weather. This year we are celebrating our ten-year anniversary, and with millions of users every day we are proud of being one of the most popular weather services in the world.

Screenshots

AeroWeather Lite4 screens
Yr.no4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Yr.no at 4.3 against AeroWeather Lite's 3.5. Yr.no also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AeroWeather Lite sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Yr.no asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Yr.no holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 159 and 203 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of AeroWeather Lite's written reviews are positive against 61% of Yr.no's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AeroWeather Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, Yr.no every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
AeroWeather Lite versus Yr.no: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeroWeather LiteYr.no
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (159 ratings)4.3 (203 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.7% of reviews60.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings159203 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#148#129 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLakehorn AGNRK

Customer experience

AeroWeather Lite

All ratings159 ratings
Positive59.1%
Neutral10.7%
Negative30.2%
Written reviews406 reviews
Positive53.7%
Neutral10.8%
Negative35.5%

Yr.no

All ratings203 ratings
Positive78.3%
Neutral9.4%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews349 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral13.5%
Negative25.8%

User reviews

AeroWeather Lite

From 159 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Yr.no

From 203 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

AeroWeather Lite

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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.no

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

5 purchases

AeroWeather Lite

Subscriptions4
  • First (Monthly)14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Captain (monthly)14 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • First (Yearly)14 Days trial$5.491 Year
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  • Captain (Yearly)14 Days trial$8.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ad-Banner$2.49
None

Yr.no

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AeroWeather Lite free?
AeroWeather Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yr.no free?
Yr.no is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AeroWeather Lite or Yr.no?
Yr.no is rated higher. AeroWeather Lite averages 3.5 out of 5 from 159 ratings, while Yr.no averages 4.3 from 203 ratings.
Do AeroWeather Lite or Yr.no have ads?
AeroWeather Lite shows ads; Yr.no does not.
Which is updated more often, AeroWeather Lite or Yr.no?
AeroWeather Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, and Yr.no every 2 weeks. Most recently, AeroWeather Lite was updated on September 24, 2026 and Yr.no on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, AeroWeather Lite or Yr.no?
AeroWeather Lite currently peaks at #148 in the App Store charts, and Yr.no at #129. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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