# Weather #1 Interactive Widgets vs METAR

The clearest difference is rating: Weather #1 Interactive Widgets at 4.4 against METAR's 3.8. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets also leads on ratings volume (7.3K vs 22) and review sentiment (73% vs 57%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and METAR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather #1 Interactive Widgets has 7.3K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Weather #1 Interactive Widgets's written reviews are positive against 57% of METAR's.

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, METAR every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather #1 Interactive Widgets | METAR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (7.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-1-interactive-widgets/id500182129/reviews)** | [3.8 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar/id1597816936/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7.3K** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **73.3% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#156** | — |
| Size | 236 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [byss mobile](https://appshunter.io/developer/327447624) | [Luke Cashion-Lozell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446518152) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather #1 Interactive Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-1-interactive-widgets/id500182129)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get live weather updates and advanced forecasts directly on your iPhone's home screen, Dynamic Island, and Lock Screen. Track storms, hurricanes, and view detailed radar maps to plan your activities with confidence.

**Highlights:** Dynamic Island widgets, Lock Screen widgets, Home Screen widgets, Storm and hurricane tracking, 14-day hourly/daily forecasts, Real-time weather alerts, Radar overlay maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium weather service | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weather | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weather service | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Weather service | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Weather service | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate weather information
- 📊 Comprehensive weather data
- 🔍 Detailed radar and forecast
- 🌡️ Reliable temperature display
- 🌤️ Animated weather visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for premium features
- 📢 Intrusive ads and upsell prompts
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and glitches
- 🕰️ Slow widget/map updates
- 🤔 Confusing navigation and UI

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not updating properly
- Map layers not functioning as expected
- Subscription issues and billing problems
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Customizable widget layouts
- Live weather radar on home screen
- Ability to share weather data
- Integration with smart home devices


### METAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metar/id1597816936)

Access decoded aviation weather reports and forecasts for thousands of airports globally. View nearby weather, runway winds, and customize units. A Pro version offers expanded nearby airport views and home screen widgets.

**Highlights:** Decoded METARs & TAFs, Nearby airport weather, Runway wind components, Search and favorite airports, Customizable units, Light/dark mode, Widgets (Pro)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather #1 Interactive Widgets free?

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is METAR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets or METAR?

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets is rated higher. Weather #1 Interactive Widgets averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7.3K ratings, while METAR averages 3.8 from 22 ratings.

### Do Weather #1 Interactive Widgets or METAR have ads?

Neither Weather #1 Interactive Widgets nor METAR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets or METAR?

Weather #1 Interactive Widgets ships an update weekly, and METAR every 4 days. Most recently, Weather #1 Interactive Widgets was updated on October 16, 2026 and METAR on October 16, 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.*