Comparison

METAR Cloud vs E

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

Head to head
About

METAR Cloud

Features
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METAR Cloud decodes complex aviation weather reports into clear, readable information. Whether you're a pilot, flight simmer, student, or aviation enthusiast — get the weather data you need, instantly. FEATURES • Instant METAR Decoding — Raw METAR translated to human-readable format • TAF Forecasts — Terminal aerodrome forecasts decoded and explained • NOTAMs — Beautiful NOTAM visualization for your airport • Global Coverage — Weather data for airports worldwide • Smart Search — Find airports by ICAO code, name, or city • Favorites — Quick access to your most-used airports • Clean Design — No clutter, just the data you need PERFECT FOR • Flight sim enthusiasts • Aviation students & hobbyists • Weather geeks & planespotters For hobby use only. Always cross-check with official aviation weather sources. Not for real flights. WHAT'S DECODED Wind direction & speed, visibility, clouds, temperature, dewpoint, pressure (QNH), runway visual range, weather phenomena, and more. Stop struggling with cryptic weather codes. Let METAR Cloud do the decoding for you.

About

E

This app enhances official aviation weather reports by adding operational intelligence. It provides live active runway information, filtered critical NOTAMs, and D-ATIS integration to give pilots a clearer pre-flight operational picture.

Highlights
  • Live active runway identification
  • Filtered critical NOTAMs
  • D-ATIS integration
  • Aerodrome structure display
  • Smart pre-flight planning tools
  • Source code for data points
Features
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E-Metar is the aviation weather report aviators actually need. It combines the official METAR with a layer of operational intelligence that aligns with real conditions, helping you understand not just the weather, but how the airport is operating. WHAT E-METAR BRINGS METAR reports are universal and reliable, but they only describe the weather. They don’t tell you which runway is active or which NOTAMs actually matter operationally. Until now, that kind of information required expensive professional systems such as D-ATIS. E-Metar fills that gap. On top of the official METAR, we add: •⁠ ⁠Live active runways for takeoff and landing, identified automatically. •⁠ ⁠Critical NOTAMs filtered for real operational relevance. •⁠ ⁠D-ATIS integration when available. •⁠ ⁠Aerodrome structure (runway configurations and orientations). •⁠ ⁠Smart tools to quickly build a clear pre-flight operational picture. •⁠ ⁠A source code for every data point: T (observed traffic), W (inferred from wind), O (previous configuration), L (known operational logic). TRANSPARENCY AND TRACEABILITY E-Metar is not a black box. Every data point comes with its source, so you can verify, compare, and decide with confidence. Especially useful for flight preparation, operational briefings, and training. WHO IT’S FOR •⁠ ⁠Commercial, corporate, and general aviation pilots. •⁠ ⁠Flight dispatch and operational personnel. •⁠ ⁠Flight schools and aviation training centers. •⁠ ⁠Professionals and enthusiasts who want a deeper understanding of how an airport is really operating. COVERAGE 500+ airports currently covered, with continuous expansion. IMPORTANT E-Metar is a pre-flight planning support tool. It does not replace official sources of aeronautical information (AIS, AIP, official NOTAMs, and METAR/TAF from certified providers). The pilot in command remains responsible for verifying all operational information through the appropriate official channels. SUPPORT Questions, feedback, or issues? Reach out from within the app or visit e-metar.com. Keywords taf,aviation,pilot,airport,runway,notam,flight,weather,traffic,adsb,dispatcher,efb,ifr,planning

Screenshots

METAR Cloud4 screens
E4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: E at none against METAR Cloud's shown. E also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). METAR Cloud's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

METAR Cloud ships an update every 3 weeks, E weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
METAR Cloud versus E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMETAR CloudE
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtur KumszczynskiFremmenn Dynamics S.L.

In-app purchases

None

METAR Cloud

No in-app purchases

None

E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is METAR Cloud free?
METAR Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do METAR Cloud or E have ads?
METAR Cloud shows ads; E does not.
Which is updated more often, METAR Cloud or E?
METAR Cloud ships an update every 3 weeks, and E weekly. Most recently, METAR Cloud was updated on September 21, 2026 and E on August 31, 2026.

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