# AeroWeather Pro vs Winter OPS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AeroWeather Pro at 51% against Winter OPS's 0%. AeroWeather Pro also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). Winter OPS's advantage is price (Free vs $4.79). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Winter OPS is free to download; AeroWeather Pro costs $4.79 up front. AeroWeather Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Winter OPS sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AeroWeather Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Winter OPS every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AeroWeather Pro | Winter OPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.79 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.7 (356 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeroweather-pro/id378120971/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **356** | — |
| Positive reviews | **51.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 65 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) | [Avimont GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/488879220) |

## What reviewers say

### AeroWeather Pro

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

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Paid · Weather, #131 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


### Winter OPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winter-ops/id488881673)

This application assists with de-icing and anti-icing procedures by providing holdover time calculations based on official guidelines. It also decodes SNOWTAMs and offers customizable alerts for approaching expiry times, aiding aviation operations in winter conditions.

**Highlights:** Holdover Time (HOT) calculations, SNOWTAM decoding, Customizable expiry time alerts, Qualified fluid information, Weather definitions, Dark mode support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 year generic Fluids (FAA) | $7.49 | per year |
| 1 year generic Fluids (EASA) | $7.49 | per year |
| 1 year generic Fluids (TC) | $7.49 | per year |
| 1 year all Fluids (FAA) | $12.49 | per year |
| 1 year all Fluids (EASA) | $12.49 | per year |
| 1 year all Fluids (TC) | $12.49 | per year |
| Decoder Enabling | $1.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AeroWeather Pro free?

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

### Is Winter OPS free?

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

### Do AeroWeather Pro or Winter OPS have ads?

Neither AeroWeather Pro nor Winter OPS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AeroWeather Pro or Winter OPS?

AeroWeather Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, and Winter OPS every 8 months. Most recently, AeroWeather Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Winter OPS on September 12, 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.*