# AeroWeather Lite vs AutoDens

The clearest difference is rating: AutoDens at 4.8 against AeroWeather Lite's 3.5. AutoDens also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 54%) and ads (none vs shown). AeroWeather Lite's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months) and chart position (#111 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AeroWeather Lite sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and AutoDens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AutoDens holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 160 and 185 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of AeroWeather Lite's written reviews are positive against 89% of AutoDens's.

AeroWeather Lite ships an update monthly, AutoDens every 15 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AeroWeather Lite | AutoDens |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeroweather-lite/id288286079/reviews) | **[4.8 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autodens/id560993349/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 160 | **185** |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#111** | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **7.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lakehorn AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/288286082) | [Optobyte AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/359670371) |

## What reviewers say

### AeroWeather Lite

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

**Currently charting:** #111 Top Grossing · Weather, #166 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


### AutoDens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autodens/id560993349)

This app automatically calculates air density, relative humidity, and air pressure using real-time internet data. It provides essential meteorological information for engines and aircraft, including location, temperature, and dewpoint.

**Highlights:** Automatic, airport, and manual modes, Real-time location and weather data, METAR data from nearest airports, Calculates density altitude and pressure altitude, Supports custom units, Extensive airport database

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient calculations
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- ✅ Accurate and reliable
- 💡 Useful for flight preparation
- 👍 Great for pilots

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Outdated information
- 🐛 Inconsistent pressure altitude readings
- 🐛 Zeros elevation automatically
- 🐛 Ads cannot be removed despite purchase
- 🐛 Automatic pressure incorrect

**Reported bugs**

- Outdated identifier (K00V instead of KFLY)
- Inconsistent Pressure Altitude readings on different phones
- App zeros elevation every time
- Ads not removed after purchase
- Automatic pressure incorrect in automatic mode

**Requested features**

- Include a cloud base calculator
- Make app Android compatible
- Output deviation to international standard atmosphere
- Allow setting favorite airports
- Show calculation formulas


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AeroWeather Lite free?

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

### Is AutoDens free?

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

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

AutoDens is rated higher. AeroWeather Lite averages 3.5 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while AutoDens averages 4.8 from 185 ratings.

### Do AeroWeather Lite or AutoDens have ads?

AeroWeather Lite shows ads; AutoDens does not.

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

AeroWeather Lite ships an update monthly, and AutoDens every 15 months. Most recently, AeroWeather Lite was updated on October 26, 2026 and AutoDens on October 26, 2026.

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