Comparison

FlightMate vs OpenWeer

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

Head to head
About

FlightMate

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
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FlightMate – All-in-One Pilot Tools with AppleWatch Support The Essential Flight Management Solution for Professional Pilots FlightMate – All-in-One Pilot Tools delivers comprehensive flight preparation and management tools designed by pilots, for pilots. Streamline your workflow, enhance safety, and optimize your operations with our all-in-one professional aviation solution. -Automated Flight Briefing Package Generate complete briefing packages automatically for any flight plan Integrated SIGWX charts by region with automatic route analysis SIGMET alerts and warnings along your route Comprehensive NOTAM collection for departure, destination, and all FIRs en route Interactive world FIR map with visual route overlay Current weather conditions plus 7-day forecasts for all positions Export complete briefing packages as professional PDF documents -Flight Planning & Briefing Create and manage detailed briefing packages with integrated weather data Monitor your favorite airports with customizable alerts and updates Access and visualize current radar imagery for precise route planning Track all FIRs along your route with detailed information -Advanced Calculation Tools Flight Calculations Climb gradient assessments Visibility conversions Mach speed calculations Crosswind component analysis with What-If scenarios -Time Management Logbook time calculator Night flight duration tracking In-flight rest period optimization Un-stick time calculator with alerts -Fuel Management Precise fuel uplift calculations (LB/KG and USG/LT) Temperature-adjusted fuel requirements -Real-Time Information Decode and interpret raw NOTAMs with plain-language explanations Access on-demand METAR and TAF reports with visual map integration Monitor SIGWX charts by ICAO region to enhance situational awareness Track sunset and sunrise times for current location and destination airports View SIGMET alerts and weather hazards along your route -Safety & Compliance Holdover time calculations according to temperature and fluid type Cold weather altitude correction calculator with visual flight path representation Flight and duty time tracking to ensure FCL compliance NOTOC verification with emergency drill code briefing resources Aviation abbreviation decoder for clear communication -Airport Intelligence Comprehensive database with runway details and frequency information Create and share airport notes with fellow pilots Map favorite sightseeing locations and restaurants at layover destinations -Travel Utilities Multi-timezone layover world clock for better rest management Currency converter with spending tracker Custom widgets for monitoring home/destination time differences -User Experience -Quick access menu for instant navigation to essential features Regular database updates for airports and cities Intuitive interface designed for operational efficiency FlightMate – All-in-One Pilot Tools transforms your device into a powerful aviation management system that enhances safety, efficiency, and operational excellence for professional pilots worldwide. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/  Privacy Policy: https://www.murathan.tech/privacy-policy

About

OpenWeer

Features
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The clearest rain radar for the Netherlands. Open, honest, ad-free. Built on the official rain and weather data from KNMI — the same source used by Dutch journalists and meteorologists. No account. No tracking. No hidden subscriptions. Just knowing whether to grab a jacket. LIVE RAIN RADAR See up to two hours ahead, anywhere in the Netherlands. The radar plays back at a smooth 60 fps, with a time slider that responds the way you'd expect. Zoom in to street level, zoom out to the whole of Europe. 8-DAY HOURLY FORECAST Temperature, chance of rain, wind speed and direction — everything in one view, for any point in the country. RAIN ALERTS THAT MAKE SENSE One push notification just before it starts raining at your location. Not ten. OpenWeer reads the KNMI radar every five minutes and knows exactly when to ping you. WIDGETS AND LIVE ACTIVITY Put the weather and rain radar on your Home Screen or Lock Screen. During a shower, the Dynamic Island shows a live countdown — no need to open the app. ASK OPENWEER "Should I leave now to get home dry?" "Can I hang the laundry outside?" Ask in plain English and get an answer grounded in the latest measurement. PRIVACY BY DEFAULT • Fully open-source under the MIT license. Read the code on GitHub. • Weather data from KNMI (CC-BY-4.0), credited as required. • No account, no ads, no tracking. Your location stays on your phone. • No ad networks, no analytics cookies, no hidden costs. MADE IN THE NETHERLANDS OpenWeer is an independent project running on open data and open code — for anyone who wants to know what the weather's doing, without the noise. Ideas, issues, or pull requests welcome at github.com/openweer/openweer.

Screenshots

FlightMate4 screens
OpenWeer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenWeer at none against FlightMate's 4. OpenWeer also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. FlightMate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. OpenWeer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlightMate ships an update fortnightly, OpenWeer every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FlightMate versus OpenWeer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightMateOpenWeer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErol MURATHANBrthrs Agency

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FlightMate

Subscriptions4
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Professional Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
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  • Professional Yearly$39.991 Year
None

OpenWeer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlightMate free?
FlightMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OpenWeer free?
OpenWeer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FlightMate or OpenWeer have ads?
Neither FlightMate nor OpenWeer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlightMate or OpenWeer?
FlightMate ships an update fortnightly, and OpenWeer every 5 days. Most recently, FlightMate was updated on September 26, 2026 and OpenWeer on September 26, 2026.

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