# AeroWeather Pro vs METAR Widgets

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: METAR Widgets at none against AeroWeather Pro's 5. METAR Widgets also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 51%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). AeroWeather Pro's advantage is chart position (#5 vs #132) and ratings volume (356 vs 49). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

AeroWeather Pro costs $4.79 and METAR Widgets $2.99 up front. AeroWeather Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. METAR Widgets asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for AeroWeather Pro against 3.8 for METAR Widgets. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AeroWeather Pro has 356 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of AeroWeather Pro's written reviews are positive against 76% of METAR Widgets's.

AeroWeather Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, METAR Widgets every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AeroWeather Pro | METAR Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.79 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [3.7 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeroweather-pro/id378120971/reviews) | **[3.8 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-widgets/id1534717474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **356** | 49 |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #132 |
| Size | 125 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lakehorn AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/288286082) | [Cornfield Creative, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/864480887) |

## What reviewers say

### AeroWeather Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeroweather-pro/id378120971)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Paid · Weather, #55 Top Grossing · 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 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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, 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 |
| Cloud Synchronization | $2.29 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app for pilots
- 🔍 Excellent weather data and forecasts
- 🧭 Convenient airport grouping and organization
- 👨‍💻 Responsive and helpful developer support
- 💰 Reasonable subscription pricing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches after updates
- 🔒 Subscription required for key features
- 🇦🇺 Limited coverage for Australian airports
- ⌚️ Unreliable Apple Watch integration
- 🔄 Slow or inconsistent data refreshes

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### METAR Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar-widgets/id1534717474)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Display real-time weather information directly on your home screen with customizable widgets. Choose from various themes and smart display options to see essential weather data at a glance. Access full details and save favorite stations within the app.

**Highlights:** Customizable home screen widgets, Real-time weather updates, Multiple theme options, Smart weather condition display, Raw METAR text view, Save favorite weather stations, Dark mode support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for pilots
- 👍 Quick weather info
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Handy widget
- 👍 Good value

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Widgets don't update
- 🐛 Not worth the cost
- 🐛 Widgets don't work
- 🐛 No longer operational
- 🐛 Airport selection not working

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets do not update automatically
- Widgets do not work at all
- App does not load data
- Airport selection is not working
- Missing some airports when searching

**Requested features**

- Add lock screen widget
- Add D-ATIS integration
- Add TAF in detailed view
- Add F scales and customizable options
- Add TAF access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AeroWeather Pro free?

AeroWeather Pro costs $4.79, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is METAR Widgets free?

METAR Widgets costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AeroWeather Pro or METAR Widgets?

METAR Widgets is rated higher. AeroWeather Pro averages 3.7 out of 5 from 356 ratings, while METAR Widgets averages 3.8 from 49 ratings.

### Do AeroWeather Pro or METAR Widgets have ads?

Neither AeroWeather Pro nor METAR Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AeroWeather Pro or METAR Widgets?

AeroWeather Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and METAR Widgets every 9 days. Most recently, AeroWeather Pro was updated on October 27, 2026 and METAR Widgets on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, AeroWeather Pro or METAR Widgets?

AeroWeather Pro currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and METAR Widgets at #132. 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.*