Comparison

FlyWeatherMETAR vs SkyWise

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

Head to head
About

FlyWeatherMETAR

Features
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FlyWeatherMETAR puts real-time aviation weather in your pocket. Built for pilots, students, and aviation enthusiasts, it turns raw METAR and TAF data into a clean, at-a-glance briefing — and answers what the codes never do: is this within MY minimums? FLIGHT WEATHER, INSTANTLY Enter one ICAO code or several at once for an immediate flight-category read: VFR, MVFR, IFR, or LIFR, color-coded for a quick decision. Wind, visibility, temperature, altimeter, and cloud layers are laid out clearly, with the report timestamp so you know how current the data is. A trend marker shows whether conditions are improving, deteriorating, or steady, and remarks are decoded into plain language with hazards flagged. YOUR MINIMUMS, NOT JUST THE CATEGORY Define your own limits — visibility, ceiling, wind, gust, crosswind, tailwind, temperature, density altitude — as named profiles. Every airport you check is judged against the profile you're flying today and returns a plain go, caution, or no-go verdict, naming the limiting factor. PLAN THE WHOLE FLIGHT Build a briefing with a departure, a destination, and three alternates — takeoff, enroute, and destination — each with live conditions side by side. See the weather along the corridor between your airports as a green-to-red picture with the worst stretch marked, and read the forecast as a decoded TAF timeline instead of a wall of code. DIVERT OPTIONS WHEN PLANS CHANGE Nearby airports are ranked by how usable they are right now — your minimums verdict or flight category first, then distance — with bearing on every row. One tap routes you there and updates your briefing. SEE IT ON THE MAP Plot conditions instead of reading them: station markers colored by flight category, wind, and ceiling/visibility shading, each toggled on its own. Tap any station for its details. AIRPORT DETAILS AT A GLANCE ICAO, IATA, and FAA identifiers, field elevation, magnetic declination, tower and beacon status, and public/private use. A runway diagram shows every heading against the current wind and recommends the best runway, so crosswind and headwind components are obvious at a glance. Digital ATIS where published, plus a sunrise/sunset arc. FAVORITES, BUILT FOR HOW YOU FLY Save the airports you check most and see their flight category live on one dashboard. Set a home airport for one-tap access and tag airports by the role they play in your flight. Recently viewed airports stay readable offline, clearly marked as potentially stale. STAY AHEAD OF CHANGING CONDITIONS Turn on notifications for your home airport at a frequency that fits your flying, from hourly to once a day. Add alerts that fire on the conditions you care about, and get told when the forecast diverges from what was predicted. Home-screen widgets keep your favorites in view without opening the app. WHY PILOTS USE FLYWEATHERMETAR - Clean, color-coded flight categories (VFR/MVFR/IFR/LIFR) - Full METAR breakdown plus decoded TAF forecasts and remarks - Personal minimums profiles with go / caution / no-go verdicts - Flight briefings with a destination and three alternates - Route weather and nearby divert options, ranked by usability - Interactive weather map with toggleable layers - Runway/wind diagram with a recommended runway - Unlimited favorites with a home base, live badges, and widgets - Built-in Learn section with a METAR/TAF decode key - Fast, minimal interface designed for quick pre-flight checks FlyWeatherMETAR is powered by the Aviation Weather Center (aviationweather.gov / NOAA NWS), with airport data from OurAirports and Digital ATIS from atis.info. It is a reference tool, informational only, is not affiliated with any official aviation authority, and is not a substitute for an official weather briefing or your primary flight-planning source. Always consult approved sources such as your national aviation weather service before making any flight decisions. Download FlyWeatherMETAR and see airport weather the way pilots need it.

About

SkyWise

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Discover a revolutionary way to interact with weather updates. With SkyWise, you're not just getting a forecast; you're gaining a personal meteorologist right in your pocket. Curious about weekend plans? Ask if it's a good day for a barbecue. Unsure about your outfit? Inquire about the best shoes for the day. With its intuitive chat interface, SkyWise tailors responses to your specific queries. Beyond traditional weather apps, SkyWise introduces a dynamic blend of AI-powered insights and vibrant emoji wallpapers, transforming your daily weather routine into an engaging conversation. Stay connected with real-time updates and make informed decisions, whether it's choosing an outfit or planning outdoor activities. Experience weather like never before with SkyWise's free version, and for an enhanced, ad-free interface, consider upgrading to our Pro Plan. Dive into a world where the weather speaks your language, and every update feels like a personal touch. Privacy Policy: https://modrnmagic.app/apps/skywise/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://modrnmagic.app/apps/skywise/tos/

Screenshots

FlyWeatherMETAR4 screens
SkyWise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlyWeatherMETAR at none against SkyWise's 1. FlyWeatherMETAR also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). SkyWise's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SkyWise sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. FlyWeatherMETAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlyWeatherMETAR ships an update every 4 days, SkyWise every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
FlyWeatherMETAR versus SkyWise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlyWeatherMETARSkyWise
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabio Augusto De CarvalhoAkhil Jacob

In-app purchases

None

FlyWeatherMETAR

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

SkyWise

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Plan$1.991 Month

Questions

Is FlyWeatherMETAR free?
FlyWeatherMETAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkyWise free?
SkyWise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlyWeatherMETAR or SkyWise have ads?
SkyWise shows ads; FlyWeatherMETAR does not.
Which is updated more often, FlyWeatherMETAR or SkyWise?
FlyWeatherMETAR ships an update every 4 days, and SkyWise every 5 months. Most recently, FlyWeatherMETAR was updated on October 27, 2026 and SkyWise on October 30, 2026.

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