PIREPMap vs CyclistWeather
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PIREPMap
This app provides real-time aviation weather reports and flight awareness tools for pilots. View and share weather observations from areas without official reporting stations, and track aircraft and airspace information.
- User-submitted PIREPs (cloud base, turbulence, rain, wind, lightning)
- ADS-B aircraft tracking with heading and altitude
- Airspace overlays (controlled zones, danger areas, NOTAMs)
- GPX route support with breadcrumb trails
- Offline report storage and retrieval
- Automated PIREPMap Beacons (future feature)
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Real-Time Live Pilot Reported and Shared Aviation Weather, PIREP’s, Official PIERP's, Traffic & Airspace – All in One Map. PIREPMap puts powerful weather and flight awareness in your pocket. Designed for pilots, this dynamic app display: For the first time you can view, and share weather observations where there are no meteorological reporting stations. Pilots helping out Pilots. With Automated PIREPMap Beacons in the wild, these report automated cloud bases every 5 minutes, being rolled out in 2026! Manage the environment and mitigate threats before you get there! • User-submitted PIREPs: cloud base, turbulence, rain, wind & lightning - Subscription REqu • ADS-B aircraft tracking (OpenSky / ADSBExchange) with heading & altitude - Subscription Required • Airspace overlays including controlled zones, danger areas & NOTAMs - Subscription Required • GPX route support with breadcrumb trails and accurate position tracking - Subscription Required • No Data? No problem, will store your reports ready when data is available. Offline support for seamless operations in the field. - Subscription Required Ideal for pre-flight briefing or real-time situational awareness enroute. Fly smarter. Stay ahead. See the skies like never before. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
CyclistWeather
This app provides a specialized weather forecast for cyclists, scoring conditions for optimal riding. It highlights the best times to ride, road conditions, and offers personalized alerts so you never miss a perfect cycling day.
- Rideability Score (1-5)
- Best Ride Window identification
- Road condition insights
- Personalized weather preferences
- Future ride condition planning
- Smart ride alerts
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Description Stop checking multiple weather apps. CyclistWeather tells you when it’s actually worth riding. CyclistWeather helps you decide when to ride. Instead of just showing the weather, CyclistWeather scores the conditions specifically for cyclists — so you instantly know if it’s a great time to get out. See ride scores, road conditions, and the best riding windows based on real weather data. KEY FEATURES Rideability Score Instantly see how good conditions are for cycling with a simple 1–5 score. Best Ride Window Find the best time of the day to ride with clear hourly scoring. Road Conditions Understand what the roads will actually feel like — including wetness, grip and surface conditions. Personalised Ride Scores Adjust how weather affects your ride with your own preferences for temperature, wind, rain and road moisture. Plan Ahead Look ahead and see which upcoming days have the best riding conditions. Smart Ride Alerts Get notified when a great ride window is coming up so you never miss the best conditions. Built for cyclists who want to ride at the right time — not just guess. Ride smarter. Ride at the right time. Legal Privacy Policy: https://www.bikerweather.co.uk/cyclistsweather-privacypolicy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CyclistWeather at every 3 days against PIREPMap's every 11 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. PIREPMap sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and CyclistWeather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PIREPMap ships an update every 11 days, CyclistWeather every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PIREPMap | CyclistWeather |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Parsons | ACTIWEATHER LTD |
In-app purchases
PIREPMap
- Monthly Subscription3 Months trial$4.991 Month
CyclistWeather
- CyclistWeather Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
- CyclistWeather Premium Yearly$19.991 Year









