METAR Cloud vs MetarBot
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.
MetarBot
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MetarBot brings aviation weather and route information together on iPhone and iPad. • Find airports by ICAO or IATA code and view METAR, TAF, decoded weather and available airport information. • Keep frequently used airports in up to three folders. • Plan a route on an interactive globe with airports, navigation points, airways and airspace. • Explore available weather and navigation layers, including wind and aviation advisories. • View weather charts and save them for reference. • Follow airport restrictions and choose optional notifications. • Use English or Russian and light or dark appearance. The app is free in this release. No account or subscription is required. MetarBot is an information and planning aid. Data availability and freshness depend on the source and internet connection. Always check current official weather, NOTAM and operational documents before a flight.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MetarBot at none against METAR Cloud's shown. MetarBot also leads on update cadence (every 10 days 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
METAR Cloud ships an update every 3 weeks, MetarBot every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | METAR Cloud | MetarBot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Artur Kumszczynski | Artem Bystrov |
In-app purchases
METAR Cloud
No in-app purchases
MetarBot
No in-app purchases









