# WeatherOnline vs PIREPMap

The clearest difference is price: PIREPMap at Free against WeatherOnline's $3.99. PIREPMap also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 17 months). WeatherOnline's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#154 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PIREPMap is free to download; WeatherOnline costs $3.99 up front. PIREPMap sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. WeatherOnline asks for nothing beyond the download.

WeatherOnline ships an update every 17 months, PIREPMap every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherOnline | PIREPMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatheronline/id299504833/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#154** | — |
| Size | 5 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WeatherOnline Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/299504836) | [Michael Parsons](https://appshunter.io/developer/288812380) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherOnline

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatheronline/id299504833)

**Currently charting:** #154 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Access detailed worldwide city weather forecasts, including temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index. Visualize weather patterns with comprehensive maps and radar imagery for various regions. Customize units and track up to ten locations.

**Highlights:** 1-12 day city forecasts, 24-hour forecast in 3-hour intervals, Current weather conditions, Weather overview maps, Radar loops for select regions, Customizable units (C/F, km/miles), Up to 10 saved locations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PIREPMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pirepmap/id6746720202)

This app provides real-time aviation weather reports and flight awareness tools for pilots. View and share weather observations from areas without official reporting stations, and track aircraft and airspace information.

**Highlights:** User-submitted PIREPs (cloud base, turbulence, rain, wind, lightning), ADS-B aircraft tracking with heading and altitude, Airspace overlays (controlled zones, danger areas, NOTAMs), GPX route support with breadcrumb trails, Offline report storage and retrieval, Automated PIREPMap Beacons (future feature)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherOnline free?

WeatherOnline costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PIREPMap free?

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

### Do WeatherOnline or PIREPMap have ads?

Neither WeatherOnline nor PIREPMap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherOnline or PIREPMap?

WeatherOnline ships an update every 17 months, and PIREPMap every 11 days. Most recently, WeatherOnline was updated on November 10, 2026 and PIREPMap on November 8, 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.*