Comparison

METAR Cloud vs Seasons Flow

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

Seasons Flow

Features
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Season Flow is a simple, elegant way to follow the rhythm of the year. See the current season, how much time is left, when the next season begins, and the astronomical dates behind each transition. Add a clean home screen widget to keep the season countdown visible at a glance. Designed for people who enjoy nature, daylight, solstices, equinoxes, and the quiet passage of time, Season Flow keeps everything focused, minimal, and easy to read. Features: • Current season countdown • Home screen widgets • Local season dates based on your location • Manual location option • Northern and Southern Hemisphere support • Timeline for upcoming seasons • Solstice and equinox details • Clean, minimal visual design Season Flow helps you stay connected to the year, one season at a time.

Screenshots

METAR Cloud4 screens
Seasons Flow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: METAR Cloud at Free against Seasons Flow's $0.99. METAR Cloud also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.4). Seasons Flow's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On 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

METAR Cloud is free to download; Seasons Flow costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

METAR Cloud ships an update every 3 weeks, Seasons Flow every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
METAR Cloud versus Seasons Flow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMETAR CloudSeasons Flow
PriceFree — better$0.99
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtur Kumszczynskialan Spring

In-app purchases

None

METAR Cloud

No in-app purchases

None

Seasons Flow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is METAR Cloud free?
METAR Cloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Seasons Flow free?
Seasons Flow costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do METAR Cloud or Seasons Flow have ads?
METAR Cloud shows ads; Seasons Flow does not.
Which is updated more often, METAR Cloud or Seasons Flow?
METAR Cloud ships an update every 3 weeks, and Seasons Flow every 3 months. Most recently, METAR Cloud was updated on November 5, 2026 and Seasons Flow on November 5, 2026.

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