Comparison

AeroWeather Lite vs SIATA

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

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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

SIATA

Access weather forecasts and real-time monitoring data for Medellín and the Aburrá Valley. View meteorological radar images and stay informed about local weather conditions.

Highlights
  • Weather forecasts for Aburrá Valley municipalities
  • Access to monitoring network information
  • View meteorological radar images
  • Early warning system project information
Features
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El Sistema de Alerta Temprana de Medellín y el Valle de Aburrá SIATA es un proyecto de la Alcaldía de Medellín y el Área Metropolitana del Valle de Aburrá, que cuenta con el apoyo y los aportes de EPM e ISAGEN. Con esta aplicación los usuarios podrán consultar el pronóstico del tiempo para los municipios del Área metropolitana del Valle de Aburrá; además de acceder a la información de las redes de monitoreo y a la imagen del radar meteorológico operado por el proyecto. El uso continuo del GPS cuando la aplicación no está visible puede disminuir drásticamente la vida de la batería. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

AeroWeather Lite4 screens
SIATA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AeroWeather Lite at 54% against SIATA's 17%. AeroWeather Lite also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and rating (3.5 vs 3.3). SIATA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. SIATA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AeroWeather Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AeroWeather Lite has 160 ratings behind it against 8, 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 17% of SIATA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AeroWeather Lite ships an update monthly, SIATA every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
AeroWeather Lite versus SIATA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeroWeather LiteSIATA
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (160 ratings) — better3.3 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews — better17.0% of reviews
Number of ratings160 — better8
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#139 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.09.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLakehorn AGArea Metropolitana del Valle de Aburra

Customer experience

AeroWeather Lite

All ratings160 ratings
Positive58.8%
Neutral10.6%
Negative30.6%
Written reviews407 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral10.8%
Negative35.6%

SIATA

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive17.0%
Neutral15.1%
Negative67.9%

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

SIATA

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

SIATA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AeroWeather Lite free?
AeroWeather Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SIATA free?
SIATA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AeroWeather Lite or SIATA?
AeroWeather Lite is rated higher. AeroWeather Lite averages 3.5 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while SIATA averages 3.3 from 8 ratings.
Do AeroWeather Lite or SIATA have ads?
AeroWeather Lite shows ads; SIATA does not.
Which is updated more often, AeroWeather Lite or SIATA?
AeroWeather Lite ships an update monthly, and SIATA every 5 months. Most recently, AeroWeather Lite was updated on October 29, 2026 and SIATA on October 23, 2026.

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