AeroWeather Pro vs Wind Colibri
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AeroWeather Pro
Access precise METAR and TAF weather data for airports worldwide. Decode raw weather information into easy-to-understand text, ideal for preflight briefings or detailed weather analysis. Includes airport data, NOTAMs, and webcam imagery.
- METAR and TAF weather data
- Raw and decoded weather text
- Airport database with details
- NOTAMs and airport webcams
- METAR alert notifications
- Apple Watch app and complication
- User-defined airport groups
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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/
Wind Colibri
This app provides real-time wind conditions and calculates exit distances for skydiving. It also includes tools for students, a cloud map, and weather forecasts from multiple models. All user data is kept private on the device.
- Wind direction and speed at multiple altitudes
- Exit distance calculation
- Cloud map with satellite and radar
- Student tools (canopy calculator, AFF status)
- Multiple weather models
- Ad-free and no tracking
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Wind Colibri zeigt dir die Windverhältnisse am Sprungplatz auf einen Blick und rechnet daraus den Exitabstand. Dazu kommen Werkzeuge für Schüler und eine Wolken-Karte der Umgebung. WIND • Windrichtung und Windgeschwindigkeit am Boden (mit Böen), auf 1.500 m und auf 4.000 m über Grund, auf Wunsch zusätzlich auf 500 m und 1.000 m • Übersichtliche Windrose über dem Luftbild des Platzes • Vorhersage für die nächsten acht Stunden • Drei Wettermodelle zur Wahl: DWD ICON-D2, DWD ICON-EU und ECMWF • Anzeige in m/s, Knoten oder km/h EXITABSTAND • Empfohlener Abstand zwischen zwei Absprunggruppen in Sekunden, berechnet aus dem Wind auf Absetzhöhe • Absetzgeschwindigkeit (IAS) und geforderte Trennung einstellbar; die App rechnet mit der Luftdichte des Tages in die wahre Fluggeschwindigkeit um • Absetzrichtung frei am Kompass wählbar WOLKEN-KARTE • Wolkenuntergrenzen an sechs Messpunkten rund um den Platz: drei Stationen des Deutschen Wetterdienstes und drei Flugplätze (METAR und TAF) • Höhen in Metern oder Fuß, wahlweise auf die Platzhöhe umgerechnet • Windpfeile zeigen, wohin die Wolken ziehen • Zuschaltbar: Satellitenbild und Niederschlagsradar des DWD, mit Zeitregler zum Abspielen der letzten Bilder FÜR SCHÜLER • Schirm-Rechner: zeigt den kleinsten erlaubten Schülerschirm der Dropzone für dein Absprunggewicht, mit Schirmtafel • AFF-Status-Tabelle: zeigt nach der Statustabelle des DFV, welche Maßnahme nach einer Sprungpause nötig ist, mit optionalen Erinnerungen DATENSCHUTZ • Keine Registrierung, kein Nutzerkonto • Keine Werbung, keine Tracking- oder Analysedienste • Deine Eingaben wie Gewicht oder Sprungdatum bleiben auf deinem Gerät • Kein Zugriff auf deinen Standort Datenquellen: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), Deutscher Wetterdienst, Aviation Weather Center (NOAA). Karte: © BKG, © OpenStreetMap-Mitwirkende. Hinweis: Die App ist eine Planungshilfe. Windwerte stammen aus Wettermodellen, Wolkenmeldungen von umliegenden Messpunkten; beides kann von den Verhältnissen am Platz abweichen und ersetzt keine Flugwetterberatung. Die Entscheidung über das Springen treffen allein Sprungleiter und Pilot.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wind Colibri at 100% against AeroWeather Pro's 51%. Wind Colibri also leads on price (Free vs $4.79) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). AeroWeather Pro's advantage is chart position (#20 vs unranked). On 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
Wind Colibri is free to download; AeroWeather Pro costs $4.79 up front. AeroWeather Pro sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Wind Colibri asks for nothing beyond the download.
AeroWeather Pro ships an update every 3 weeks, Wind Colibri weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AeroWeather Pro | Wind Colibri |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.79 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.7 (356 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 356 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #20 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Lakehorn AG | Smart Backup & IT Solutions GmbH |
Customer experience
AeroWeather Pro
Wind Colibri
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
Wind Colibri
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AeroWeather Pro
- 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
- Cloud Synchronization$2.29
Wind Colibri
No in-app purchases









