Comparison

AeroWeather Lite vs Globe Stations

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
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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

Globe Stations

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Globe Stations is a fast, interactive global aviation weather map built for pilots. Switch instantly between: Stations mode: color-coded airport weather dots with quick lookup by ICAO/IATA SIGWX mode: 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.

Screenshots

AeroWeather Lite4 screens
Globe Stations4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Globe Stations at none against AeroWeather Lite's 5. Globe Stations also leads on ads (none vs shown). AeroWeather Lite's advantage is chart position (#108 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence and device support 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. Globe Stations asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AeroWeather Lite ships an update monthly, Globe Stations every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
AeroWeather Lite versus Globe Stations: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeroWeather LiteGlobe Stations
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (160 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings160 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#108 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB265 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLakehorn AGRasmus Sundsten

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

Globe Stations

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

Globe Stations

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AeroWeather Lite free?
AeroWeather Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Globe Stations free?
Globe Stations is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AeroWeather Lite or Globe Stations have ads?
AeroWeather Lite shows ads; Globe Stations does not.
Which is updated more often, AeroWeather Lite or Globe Stations?
AeroWeather Lite ships an update monthly, and Globe Stations every 3 weeks. Most recently, AeroWeather Lite was updated on October 26, 2026 and Globe Stations on October 16, 2026.

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