Comparison

AUSWinds vs METAR

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AUSWinds

This application provides real-time wind and weather observations from numerous sites across Australia. It presents data in sortable tables, maps, and informative graphs, ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and water sports participants.

Highlights
  • Real-time wind and weather observations
  • Data presented in searchable tables
  • Map view of current conditions
  • Informative trend graphs
  • Social media sharing
  • Includes BOM marine forecasts
Features
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AUSWinds is the latest and greatest wind/weather application from P4G. Designed for anyone who cares about wind in particular and weather in general. Whether you sail a yacht or a dinghy, go fishing, windsurf, kitesurf or just ride a bike this app is for you. While we love the BOM's marine forecasts (and this app has all of them for Australia) we still find the best information is actual observations taken from the many BOM observation sites plus some yacht clubs. This way you get the best idea on what the actual conditions are. The application takes this information and presents it either in searchable/sortable tabular data or on a map giving the user the best realtime view. Informative graphs are also available to help you understand the current trends and share with your friends via social media.

About

METAR

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
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- View decoded METARs & TAFs from thousands of airports worldwide - View up to 10 nearby airports and their current weather observations and forecasts - See observed runway wind components - Search and favourite airports that you visit frequently - Customise the units being displayed to suit you - Switch between light and dark mode METAR Pro - Subscription* The same great features we've always provided for free will always be available for free, but we've created a couple of extra premium features to add a little more to METAR for people who'd like to subscribe to METAR Pro. - View up to 50 nearby airports and their current weather observations and forecasts - Display raw METAR or TAF text on lock and home screen widgets - Display runway layout and wind indications on home screen widgets * Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your iTunes account will automatically be charged the renewal price within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period unless your change your subscription preferences in your App Store account settings. You can manage your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when making a purchase of an auto-renewing subscription. METAR makes it quick and easy to find and decode weather reports and forecasts for airports all over the world. Terms - https://metarapp.io/legals/terms Privacy - https://metarapp.io/legals/privacy

Screenshots

AUSWinds4 screens
METAR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: METAR at Free against AUSWinds's $1.99. METAR also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 months). AUSWinds's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 57%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

METAR is free to download; AUSWinds costs $1.99 up front. METAR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. AUSWinds asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AUSWinds ships an update every 6 months, METAR every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AUSWinds versus METAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAUSWindsMETAR
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—3.8 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—22 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperP4G Pty LtdLuke Cashion-Lozell

Customer experience

AUSWinds

Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

METAR

All ratings22 ratings
Positive68.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

AUSWinds

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

METAR

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month

Questions

Is AUSWinds free?
AUSWinds costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is METAR free?
METAR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AUSWinds or METAR have ads?
Neither AUSWinds nor METAR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AUSWinds or METAR?
AUSWinds ships an update every 6 months, and METAR every 4 days. Most recently, AUSWinds was updated on October 4, 2026 and METAR on October 16, 2026.

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