Comparison

AeroWeather Pro vs Safe Sky

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

Head to head
About

AeroWeather Pro

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 for critical weather changes.

Highlights
  • METAR and TAF weather data
  • Raw and decoded weather formats
  • Offline weather data caching
  • METAR alert notifications
  • Airport NOTAMs and webcam images
  • Airport database with detailed info
  • Apple Watch app and complications
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 Pro 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 Pro is helpful for weather preflight-briefings, but also to just get very precise weather. All weather data is cached for offline access. In addition to weather data, AeroWeather Pro integrates also airport NOTAMs (provided by US FAA), webcam images around airports (provided by windy.com), FlightService access (US only), and US ATC delay information (provided by US FAA). AeroWeather Pro also offers built-in groups for earthquakes, nearby stations, and today widget (pre iOS14), which can be individually enabled on the top level view. Besides creating user groups it’s also possible to put stations on the same level user groups (e.g. home base). Depending on your needs, groups can be shown or hidden in the main list view. User groups can also be synchronized via Cloud Kit*. The app features a built-in airport database, which includes airport data like runways, sunrise/sunset, twilight times, moon times, timezones etc. METAR alert notifications** is another new and helpful feature to stay up-to-date. Define multiple alerts for each station with criteria like: flight rule (US NOAA), wind speed, temperature, pressure, present weather, visibility etc. Notifications will be sent to your device if the criteria is met (e.g., when flight rule becomes IFR). Dedicated METAR/TAF** access is optionally available. METAR/TAF data will come 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). AeroWeather Pro comes with an Apple Watch app, which shows either a list of stations as defined in the Apple Watch group or all nearby stations based on the current location. METAR and TAF are displayed for each station. In addition, you can put AeroWeather as a complication in your watch face to stay up-to-date. Please consult our web-site for a full description of all features. * 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) Additional features are also enabled when using AeroWeather Lite. 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

Safe Sky

Features
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Airside Sync (previously "Atlas") is a digital platform for reporting SNOWTAM according to ICAO’s Global Reporting Format (GRF) guidelines. The assessment is noted in an app and can accommodate unlimited simultaneous reporters, viewers or users. All the reported assessments are then automatically compiled into a single SNOWTAM-report and can be sent directly to any chosen recipient or authority. Safe Sky Airside Sync also offers you a decision support system because the regulatory framework around the new SNOWTAM-reporting format (GRF) is incorporated in the app. Based on the observed and registered condition the app will suggest the adequate RwyCC (Runway Condition Code), as well as available up- or downgrades and the criteria for each.

Screenshots

AeroWeather Pro4 screens
Safe Sky4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Safe Sky at Free against AeroWeather Pro's $4.79. Safe Sky also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). AeroWeather Pro's advantage is chart position (#16 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Safe Sky is free to download; AeroWeather Pro costs $4.79 up front. AeroWeather Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Safe Sky asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AeroWeather Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Safe Sky every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
AeroWeather Pro versus Safe Sky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeroWeather ProSafe Sky
Price$4.79Free — better
Rating3.7 (356 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.2% of reviews
Number of ratings356 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#16 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLakehorn AGSafe Sky Industries, Inc.

Bugs and requests

AeroWeather Pro

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Disappearing saved airports and stations
  • Crashes when searching for airports
  • METAR history no longer available
  • Subscription issues and lost purchases
  • Unreliable data sync across devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more Australian airport coverage
  • Improve Apple Watch app functionality
  • Enhance NOTAM and SNOWTAM reporting
  • Provide more weather data visualization options
  • Allow customization of widget and complication

Safe Sky

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

AeroWeather Pro

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
  • Cloud Synchronization$2.29
None

Safe Sky

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AeroWeather Pro free?
AeroWeather Pro costs $4.79, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Safe Sky free?
Safe Sky is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AeroWeather Pro or Safe Sky have ads?
Neither AeroWeather Pro nor Safe Sky shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AeroWeather Pro or Safe Sky?
AeroWeather Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Safe Sky every 6 weeks. Most recently, AeroWeather Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and Safe Sky on September 2, 2026.

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