Comparison

FlightMate vs StationWX

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

StationWX

This app decodes raw aviation weather observations from U.S. stations into plain language. It provides live station health status, maintenance flag analysis, and visual flight category information. It also includes radar overlays, historical data, and severe weather alerts.

Highlights
  • Decoded METARs with raw text
  • Live station health status
  • Flight category map
  • Animated NEXRAD radar overlay
  • 30-day history charts
  • SIGMETs and AIRMETs
  • NWS severe weather alerts
Features
Currently charting
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StationWX turns raw ASOS and AWOS surface observations into clear, decoded aviation weather, and tells you when the station itself can't be trusted. THE STATION IS THE STORY Most weather apps stop at the METAR text. StationWX watches the stations: 2,668 U.S. ASOS and AWOS sites with live health status, maintenance-flag analysis, and decoded observations, plus NOAA 1-minute data for the 920 federally certified ASOS sites. Everything is fetched directly from NOAA, the National Weather Service, the Aviation Weather Center, and the Iowa Environmental Mesonet. There is no backend server in between. SEE THE WEATHER, NOT THE CODE Every METAR is decoded into plain language: wind, gusts, visibility, ceiling, temperature, dewpoint, and altimeter, with the raw text one tap away. Stations are colored by flight category (VFR, MVFR, IFR, LIFR) so you can read an entire region at a glance. EVERYTHING INCLUDED • 2,668 U.S. weather stations: search by ICAO, IATA, FAA LID, name, or state • Flight-category map: VFR, MVFR, IFR and LIFR at a glance, clustered by worst conditions • Animated NEXRAD radar overlay right on the station map • Decoded METARs with full raw text • Live station status: online, flagged, and offline, with outage detection • 30-day history charts: temperature, dewpoint, wind, gusts, and pressure, with scrubbing • Maintenance-flag ($) analysis across observation history • SIGMETs and AIRMETs from the Aviation Weather Center • NWS severe weather alerts and weather news • Satellite imagery and space weather • Multi-station comparison and wind-rose visualization • Watchlist with Home Screen widgets and background alerts • Siri and Shortcuts support • PDF station reports • Spotlight search of your stations PAY ONCE, OWN IT $2.99 one time. No subscription, no account, no ads, no tracking, and no data collected, ever. Every feature above is included, and so is every future update. FOR PILOTS, SPOTTERS, AND WEATHER PEOPLE Preflight situational awareness, storm spotting, mesonet watching, flight training, or plain curiosity about the weather where you live. StationWX is a situational-awareness tool for surface observations, advisories, and route weather. It is not a substitute for an official preflight weather briefing.

Screenshots

FlightMate4 screens
StationWX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FlightMate at Free against StationWX's $2.99. FlightMate also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0). StationWX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads 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

FlightMate is free to download; StationWX costs $2.99 up front. FlightMate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. StationWX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FlightMate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlightMate ships an update every 2 weeks, StationWX fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
FlightMate versus StationWX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightMateStationWX
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#42 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size56 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErol MURATHANCody Churchwell

Customer experience

FlightMate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

StationWX

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

StationWX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlightMate free?
FlightMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StationWX free?
StationWX costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FlightMate or StationWX?
FlightMate is rated higher. FlightMate averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while StationWX averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FlightMate or StationWX have ads?
Neither FlightMate nor StationWX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FlightMate or StationWX?
FlightMate ships an update every 2 weeks, and StationWX fortnightly. Most recently, FlightMate was updated on October 30, 2026 and StationWX on October 31, 2026.

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