# Modern METAR Widget vs SkyBrief

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Modern METAR Widget at 91% against SkyBrief's 25%. Modern METAR Widget also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). SkyBrief's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SkyBrief is free to download; Modern METAR Widget costs $0.99 up front. SkyBrief sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Modern METAR Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

Modern METAR Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Modern METAR Widget's written reviews are positive against 25% of SkyBrief's.

Modern METAR Widget ships an update every 4 days, SkyBrief every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Modern METAR Widget | SkyBrief |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-metar-widget/id6758589017/reviews)** | [4.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skybrief-preflight-tool/id6759185180/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | #197 |
| Size | 1 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sean Heiken](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869511912) | [Rohith Velmurugan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877266248) |

## What reviewers say

### Modern METAR Widget

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-metar-widget/id6758589017)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get live aviation weather reports directly on your home and lock screens. Customize the appearance and track multiple airports without any subscriptions or in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Live METAR data on home/lock screen, No subscriptions or in-app purchases, Customizable text and background colors, Support for multiple airports, Automated flight category tags (VFR, MVFR, IFR)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SkyBrief

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skybrief-preflight-tool/id6759185180)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive preflight weather briefings, route planning, and weight & balance calculations for general aviation pilots. It summarizes conditions, highlights hazards, and assesses flight risks to ensure safe departures. Supports custom aircraft profiles and personal minimums.

**Highlights:** Weather briefings with AI summaries, Route planning with hazard highlighting, Weight & balance calculations, Personal minimums and alerts, Flight risk assessment (FRAT), Regional weather charts and NOTAMs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SkyBrief Pro Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| SkyBrief Pro (Annual) | $39.99 | per year |
| SkyBrief Pro Monthly | $4.99 | one-time |
| SkyBrief Pro Annual | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Modern METAR Widget free?

Modern METAR Widget costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SkyBrief free?

SkyBrief is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Modern METAR Widget or SkyBrief?

Modern METAR Widget is rated higher. Modern METAR Widget averages 4.8 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while SkyBrief averages 4.6 from 18 ratings.

### Do Modern METAR Widget or SkyBrief have ads?

SkyBrief shows ads; Modern METAR Widget does not.

### Which is updated more often, Modern METAR Widget or SkyBrief?

Modern METAR Widget ships an update every 4 days, and SkyBrief every 9 days. Most recently, Modern METAR Widget was updated on November 5, 2026 and SkyBrief on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Modern METAR Widget or SkyBrief?

Modern METAR Widget currently peaks at #48 in the App Store charts, and SkyBrief at #197. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*