METAR Cloud vs Forecast Foundry HQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
METAR Cloud
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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.
Forecast Foundry HQ
This app allows users to create and share personalized weather forecasts and seasonal outlooks with a community of weather enthusiasts. Engage in discussions and follow other forecasters to stay informed about weather patterns.
- Create custom weather forecasts
- Publish forecasts to the community
- Follow other forecasters
- Discuss weather with enthusiasts
- Seasonal outlook creation
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Create custom weather forecasts and seasonal outlooks, publish them to the community, follow forecasters, and discuss weather with other enthusiasts. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: METAR Cloud at none against Forecast Foundry HQ's 1. Forecast Foundry HQ's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. Forecast Foundry HQ sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. METAR Cloud asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | METAR Cloud | Forecast Foundry HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Artur Kumszczynski | Connor Dunne |
In-app purchases
METAR Cloud
No in-app purchases
Forecast Foundry HQ
- Climate Crew7 Days trial$9.991 Month
Questions
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