Cloud Map vs WatchMETAR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cloud Map
Access satellite imagery from over 120 NOAA weather stations to view cloud cover. Utilize GPS to locate nearby stations or save favorites for quick access. View current conditions on Apple Watch.
- 120+ NOAA weather station satellite images
- Visible cloud cover view
- GPS for nearest station
- Favorite weather stations list
- Apple Watch integration
- Standard and Pro versions
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Quickly check any of the 120 NOAA weather station satellite images for visible cloud cover. If you travel, you can use the GPS feature to find the nearest weather station image. You can also collect a list of your favorite weather stations for easy reference. The standard version includes 2 satellite views. View the current satellite image on Apple Watch. Upgrade to Pro version and get 23 satellite views.
WatchMETAR
Access real-time aviation weather data on your Apple Watch, iPhone, or iPad. View METAR and TAF reports, customize watch face complications, and use voice or scribble search for airports. Supports U.S. airports.
- Watch face complications
- Voice and scribble airport search
- Home and Lock Screen widgets
- Raw and decoded METAR/TAF
- U.S. airport support
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**Aviation Weather for Apple Watch and iPhone/iPad** Access real-time aviation weather data directly from your wrist with this essential app. **Key Features:** - **Watch Face Complications:** Customize your watch face to display weather information for your preferred or nearest airport at a glance. Utilize our proprietary algorithms to prioritize the most relevant weather data and optimize screen space. - **Voice and Scribble Search:** Search for airports by name, city, or identifier. View current weather conditions (METAR) and forecasts (TAF). Enable location services (with permission) to access nearby airports. - **Widget Support:** Display weather information on your Home Screen and Lock Screen for easy access. - **Comprehensive Weather Data:** Display raw and fully decoded METAR and TAF data in a user-friendly format. Provide concise summary information in the airport list, while optimizing the screen space. Our algorithm prioritizes essential information, ensuring it is displayed even within a single line of text. - **U.S. Airport Support:** Currently, the app is available for U.S. airports. **Feedback and Suggestions:** Please report any issues or provide suggestions through the “App Support” link on the App Store page.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WatchMETAR at none against Cloud Map's 1. WatchMETAR also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 33%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Cloud Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WatchMETAR asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cloud Map ships an update monthly, WatchMETAR every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.
| Parameter | Cloud Map | WatchMETAR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (95 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 32.6% of reviews | 46.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 95 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.2 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | náhodný | Eugene Rakhmatulin |
Customer experience
Cloud Map
WatchMETAR
Bugs and requests
Cloud Map
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
WatchMETAR
Reported bugs
21 issues- App freezes and will not update
- Complications not auto-updating
- Complications say 'No Station Set' or 'Bg.loc disabled'
- App stopped working after OS updates (iOS 17, watchOS 10)
- Nearest airport shows broken weather station
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- Favorites list disappears
- App requires manual refresh
- App not working on Apple Watch after iPhone installation
- Watch complication stuck on outdated ATIS
- Location services grayed out in settings
- Favorites list empty error
- Weather won't auto-refresh on watch
- Complication doesn't update until watch is restarted
- App blank, no info reported for any airport
- Watch complications always say no airport is set
- App stops working, cannot find airports
- App stopped importing METARs on iWatch Ultra
- App quit working, host site no longer active
- App quit working with iOS 17 and watchOS 10
- Complication no longer auto-updates
- App is just blank, no info reported for ANY airport
Requested features
7 requests- Add multiple airport complications
- Include IATA code only for complications
- Keep minutes since last update, remove seconds
- Lower WatchOS number requirement for easier purchase/installation
- Add international airports
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- Option to display temperature in Fahrenheit
- Add Zulu time
In-app purchases
Cloud Map
- Cloud Map Pro$3.99
WatchMETAR
No in-app purchases
