# AeroWeather Lite vs CloudPath

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CloudPath at 100% against AeroWeather Lite's 54%. CloudPath also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). AeroWeather Lite's advantage is ratings volume (160 vs 3) and chart position (#163 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AeroWeather Lite sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and CloudPath sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CloudPath holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AeroWeather Lite has 160 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of AeroWeather Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of CloudPath's.

AeroWeather Lite ships an update monthly, CloudPath fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AeroWeather Lite | CloudPath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeroweather-lite/id288286079/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudpath/id6761161978/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **160** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#163** | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Lakehorn AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/288286082) | [Johannes Haushofer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888078396) |

## What reviewers say

### AeroWeather Lite

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

**Currently charting:** #163 Top Grossing · Weather, #206 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


### CloudPath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudpath/id6761161978)

Visualize detailed weather conditions along any flight path worldwide with vertical cross-section charts. Understand turbulence, icing, clouds, and winds from departure to destination. Offers customizable units and offline data access.

**Highlights:** Vertical cross-section weather charts, Multiple weather layers (clouds, turbulence, icing), Route planning with ICAO/IATA codes, Customizable units and flight levels, Offline weather data access, Sunrise/sunset curves and day/night shading

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CloudPath Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| CloudPath Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AeroWeather Lite free?

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

### Is CloudPath free?

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

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

CloudPath is rated higher. AeroWeather Lite averages 3.5 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while CloudPath averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do AeroWeather Lite or CloudPath have ads?

AeroWeather Lite shows ads; CloudPath does not.

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

AeroWeather Lite ships an update monthly, and CloudPath fortnightly. Most recently, AeroWeather Lite was updated on October 16, 2026 and CloudPath on October 3, 2026.

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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.*