Comparison

Arc vs Aerogram

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Arc

Features
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See rain, temperature and wind together, with a visual forecast you can explore. Arc gives the forecast a shape you can follow. Clouds, temperature and wind move together across one fluid timeline, making the changing day clear at a glance. Hyperlocal forecasts powered by Apple Weather, presented in clear, interactive charts. An atmospheric view brings current conditions to life, with a concise summary of the weather. Explore the days ahead or uncover the details of any hour, right from the chart. Pro adds radar with an interactive timeline, unlimited locations, more frequent updates and weather alerts, plus Home Screen widgets and an Apple Watch experience built around the same visual forecast. Radar coverage varies by region. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Aerogram

Features
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Aerogram turns your route into a complete preflight weather briefing — built for pilots, fast to check at the gate and fully usable offline in the air. GRAMET — route cross-section Clouds, icing, freezing levels, the tropopause, turbulence and winds along your entire route in one vertical chart, with your cruise level overlaid. Pan, zoom or open it full screen. Route & plan chart A top-down view of the route with SIGMETs, alternates, a 2D turbulence/convection field and a satellite layer. Destination & alternates • MOSMIX hourly cards and meteogram centered on your landing time • METAR and TAF with the period that covers your operation highlighted • Estimated ceiling, flight category (VFR/MVFR/IFR/LIFR) and probable runway by wind • NOTAMs with aerodrome/runway closure flags around your ETA Smart route analysis • SIGMETs that intersect your corridor • Turbulence (EDR) warnings by phase and time of flight • Wind/level trade: the best cruise level for the winds, with save/penalty vs your current FL • Live GPS position plotted on the charts AI briefing An optional plain-language summary of the whole study. Offline & PDF Every study is saved for offline consultation in flight and can be exported as a full, multi-page PDF to share or file. Free to use, with an optional Pro subscription for unlimited studies and AI briefings. Advisory only. Aerogram is a planning aid and does not replace official meteorological and aeronautical information sources. Always consult the official briefing for your flight. Weather data: GFS / Open-Meteo, DWD MOSMIX, AWC (SIGMET). Aeronautical data from official sources. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Arc4 screens
Aerogram4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Arc at every 2 weeks against Aerogram's every 6 weeks. Aerogram's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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

Both are free to download. Arc sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Aerogram sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arc ships an update every 2 weeks, Aerogram every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Arc versus Aerogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcAerogram
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMarios PentelasDion Lima Da Silva

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Arc

Subscriptions3
  • Meteogram Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$19.991 Year
  • Meteogram Yearly$23.991 Year
1 purchases

Aerogram

Subscriptions1
  • Aerogram Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Arc free?
Arc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aerogram free?
Aerogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Arc or Aerogram have ads?
Neither Arc nor Aerogram shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arc or Aerogram?
Arc ships an update every 2 weeks, and Aerogram every 6 weeks. Most recently, Arc was updated on October 28, 2026 and Aerogram on October 25, 2026.

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