# AeroWeather Lite vs Safety tips

The clearest difference is rating: AeroWeather Lite at 3.5 against Safety tips's 2.2. AeroWeather Lite also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 17%) and ratings volume (160 vs 19). Safety tips's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, chart position 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. Safety tips asks for nothing beyond the download.

AeroWeather Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AeroWeather Lite has 160 ratings behind it against 19, 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 Safety tips's.

AeroWeather Lite ships an update monthly, Safety tips fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AeroWeather Lite | Safety tips |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (160 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeroweather-lite/id288286079/reviews)** | [2.2 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safety-tips/id858357174/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **160** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **53.6% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #125 | **#55** |
| Size | 81 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lakehorn AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/288286082) | [RC Solution Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/398954886) |

## What reviewers say

### AeroWeather Lite

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

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Grossing · Weather, #164 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


### Safety tips

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safety-tips/id858357174)

**Currently charting:** #55 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides real-time alerts for various natural disasters and civil protection information in Japan. It supports multiple languages and offers useful resources for foreign tourists, including medical facility listings and emergency contact numbers.

**Highlights:** Real-time disaster alerts (EEW, Tsunami, Volcanic, Weather, Heat illness), Civil Protection Information notifications, Multi-language support (5 languages), Medical institution finder for foreigners, Evacuation advice and shelter information, Emergency contact numbers, Disaster preparedness learning materials

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AeroWeather Lite free?

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

### Is Safety tips free?

Safety tips is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AeroWeather Lite or Safety tips?

AeroWeather Lite is rated higher. AeroWeather Lite averages 3.5 out of 5 from 160 ratings, while Safety tips averages 2.2 from 19 ratings.

### Do AeroWeather Lite or Safety tips have ads?

AeroWeather Lite shows ads; Safety tips does not.

### Which is updated more often, AeroWeather Lite or Safety tips?

AeroWeather Lite ships an update monthly, and Safety tips fortnightly. Most recently, AeroWeather Lite was updated on October 27, 2026 and Safety tips on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, AeroWeather Lite or Safety tips?

AeroWeather Lite currently peaks at #125 in the App Store charts, and Safety tips at #55. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*