# Modern METAR Widget vs StormBase

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Modern METAR Widget at none against StormBase's 3. Modern METAR Widget also leads on ratings volume (42 vs 4) and chart position (#10 vs #188). StormBase's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Modern METAR Widget costs $0.99 and StormBase $0.99 up front. StormBase sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Modern METAR Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

StormBase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Modern METAR Widget has 42 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Modern METAR Widget's written reviews are positive against 100% of StormBase's.

Modern METAR Widget ships an update every 3 days, StormBase every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Modern METAR Widget | StormBase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-metar-widget/id6758589017/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormbase/id6759570177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | #188 |
| Size | 1 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sean Heiken](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869511912) | [Abdullah Sheikh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879563578) |

## What reviewers say

### Modern METAR Widget

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get instant aviation weather reports directly on your home and lock screens. This app offers customizable widgets to display METAR data for multiple airports without requiring a subscription or in-app purchases.

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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### StormBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stormbase/id6759570177)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app consolidates high-impact weather and space weather information from official NOAA and NWS sources. It provides forecast outlooks, alert maps, status feeds, and technical tools in a single, organized interface for quick access to critical U.S. weather intelligence.

**Highlights:** SPC convective and fire weather outlooks, WPC Excessive Rainfall Outlooks, SWPC space weather alerts and forecasts, GOES satellite imagery with animation, U.S. Alerts dashboard with search/filter, Radar network status monitoring, NWS local forecast tools and text products

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shower Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Downburst Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Microburst Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Modern METAR Widget free?

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

### Is StormBase free?

StormBase costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

StormBase is rated higher. Modern METAR Widget averages 4.8 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while StormBase averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

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

Neither Modern METAR Widget nor StormBase shows ads.

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

Modern METAR Widget ships an update every 3 days, and StormBase every 5 days. Most recently, Modern METAR Widget was updated on October 20, 2026 and StormBase on October 12, 2026.

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

Modern METAR Widget currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and StormBase at #188. 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.*