# FlightMate vs AvWx

The clearest difference is rating: FlightMate at 5.0 against AvWx's 4.5. FlightMate also leads on ads (none vs shown). AvWx's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlightMate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and AvWx sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FlightMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AvWx has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

FlightMate ships an update fortnightly, AvWx every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlightMate | AvWx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightmate-pilot-tools/id6743653571/reviews)** | [4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avwx/id6743827787/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 44 MB | 114 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erol MURATHAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801933885) | [AvWx, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790210589) |

## What reviewers say

### FlightMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightmate-pilot-tools/id6743653571)

This app provides pilots with a comprehensive suite of tools for flight preparation and management. It offers automated flight briefings, advanced calculations, real-time weather data, and safety features to enhance operational efficiency and safety.

**Highlights:** Automated flight briefing package, Integrated SIGWX charts, Advanced calculation tools, Real-time weather and NOTAMs, Fuel management, Flight and duty time tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Professional Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Professional Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


### AvWx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avwx/id6743827787)

Provides pilots and dispatchers with fast, reliable aviation weather information. It integrates data from official sources into an intuitive interface for operational decision-making, offering features like METAR/TAF analysis and advisory highlights.

**Highlights:** METAR & TAF runway wind components, FAA Advisories integration, Unlimited airport tracking (Pro), Extended Apple Weather forecasts (Pro), Sun & moon events visualization (Pro), Alternate requirements highlighting (Pro), Offline-aware operation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access | $0.99 | per month |
| All Access | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlightMate free?

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

### Is AvWx free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FlightMate or AvWx?

FlightMate is rated higher. FlightMate averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while AvWx averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do FlightMate or AvWx have ads?

AvWx shows ads; FlightMate does not.

### Which is updated more often, FlightMate or AvWx?

FlightMate ships an update fortnightly, and AvWx every 2 weeks. Most recently, FlightMate was updated on October 12, 2026 and AvWx on October 8, 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.*