Comparison

Visual Weather vs Aerogram

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

Head to head
About

Visual Weather

This app visualizes atmospheric conditions, showing individual cloud layers and their height. It offers detailed hourly forecasts with interactive charts for temperature, precipitation, and wind. Understand the sky like never before with dynamic visualizations and a live sun tracker.

Highlights
  • Dynamic pixel-art cloud visualization
  • Detailed hourly charts
  • Live sun tracker
  • 16-day hybrid forecast
  • Compact and detailed view modes
  • Radar with frame morphing
Features
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Most weather apps just say "Cloudy." Visual Weather shows you exactly how cloudy. Visual Weather is the first app to visualize the atmosphere in depth. Our unique pixel-engine renders High, Mid, and Low cloud layers independently, giving you a true picture of the sky before you even step outside. Why Layers Matter: • Photographers: Know when to expect dramatic high-altitude cirrus clouds versus flat grey stratus. • Outdoor Enthusiasts: Gauge cloud height and conditions instantly for hiking, sailing, or stargazing. • Everyone: Understand the difference between a "sunny day with some clouds" and an "overcast day." Two Ways to Explore: • Compact View: Quick hourly forecast with toggleable rain, wind, and gust overlays. • Detailed View: Swipe through beautiful color-coded charts for temperature, cloud layers, precipitation, wind, and humidity. See exactly how conditions change hour by hour. Live Sun Tracker: Watch the sun's path arc across the sky in real-time. See current altitude, time until sunrise or sunset, and how day length is changing throughout the season. Powered by Precision Data: Using high-resolution HRRR models, we map: • Cloud Cover % (High/Mid/Low) • Precipitation Intensity • Wind Speed, Gusts & Direction • Temperature & Humidity Trends • Sun Position & Day Length Features: • Dynamic Pixel-Art Visualization • 16-Day Hybrid Forecast (HRRR + GFS) • Silky-Smooth Radar with Frame Morphing • Live Sun Tracker with Path & Altitude • Color-Coded Hourly Charts • Compact & Detailed View Modes Visual Weather Pro: Unlock the extended 16-day forecast, unlimited locations, and the full interactive radar loop. Don't just check the weather. Understand the sky. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Aerogram

Features
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Aerogram turns your route into a complete preflight weather briefing — built for pilots, fast to check at the gate and fully usable offline in the air. GRAMET — route cross-section Clouds, icing, freezing levels, the tropopause, turbulence and winds along your entire route in one vertical chart, with your cruise level overlaid. Pan, zoom or open it full screen. Route & plan chart A top-down view of the route with SIGMETs, alternates, a 2D turbulence/convection field and a satellite layer. Destination & alternates • MOSMIX hourly cards and meteogram centered on your landing time • METAR and TAF with the period that covers your operation highlighted • Estimated ceiling, flight category (VFR/MVFR/IFR/LIFR) and probable runway by wind • NOTAMs with aerodrome/runway closure flags around your ETA Smart route analysis • SIGMETs that intersect your corridor • Turbulence (EDR) warnings by phase and time of flight • Wind/level trade: the best cruise level for the winds, with save/penalty vs your current FL • Live GPS position plotted on the charts AI briefing An optional plain-language summary of the whole study. Offline & PDF Every study is saved for offline consultation in flight and can be exported as a full, multi-page PDF to share or file. Free to use, with an optional Pro subscription for unlimited studies and AI briefings. Advisory only. Aerogram is a planning aid and does not replace official meteorological and aeronautical information sources. Always consult the official briefing for your flight. Weather data: GFS / Open-Meteo, DWD MOSMIX, AWC (SIGMET). Aeronautical data from official sources. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Visual Weather4 screens
Aerogram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Visual Weather at every 3 days against Aerogram's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Visual Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Aerogram sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Weather ships an update every 3 days, Aerogram every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Visual Weather versus Aerogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual WeatherAerogram
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.315.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStarbound Logic LLCDion Lima Da Silva

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Visual Weather

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • Subscribe for $2.99 / Month$2.99
1 purchases

Aerogram

Subscriptions1
  • Aerogram Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Visual Weather free?
Visual Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aerogram free?
Aerogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Visual Weather or Aerogram have ads?
Neither Visual Weather nor Aerogram shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Visual Weather or Aerogram?
Visual Weather ships an update every 3 days, and Aerogram every 6 weeks. Most recently, Visual Weather was updated on October 7, 2026 and Aerogram on October 31, 2026.

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