Comparison

Just METAR vs METAR Pilot Pro

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

Head to head
About

Just METAR

Get accurate aviation weather reports and forecasts instantly on your iPhone, Apple Watch, and widgets. This app offers global coverage, automatic nearest station identification, and clear data display with explanations for abbreviations. Enjoy a clutter-free, privacy-focused experience with a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Instant METAR and TAF data
  • Apple Watch and widget support
  • Automatic nearest station detection
  • Global station search
  • Clear data formatting
  • Abbreviation explanations
  • Privacy-focused, no tracking
Features
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Accurate METAR weather. Instantly. Check METAR and TAF data in seconds - on your iPhone, Apple Watch, and widgets. No subscriptions. No clutter. Just the information you need. One-time purchase. No subscriptions. Most apps lock key features like widgets or Watch support behind subscriptions. This app doesn’t. Pay once and get full access - forever. Apple Watch & Widgets Stay updated at a glance. View METAR directly on your wrist or from your home and lock screen. Automatic nearest station Instantly see the closest reporting station based on your location. Global coverage Search any ICAO station worldwide in seconds. Clear METAR & TAF display Raw data, cleanly formatted and easy to read. Explanations If you ever encounter an unknown abbreviation Just METAR has you covered. It features detailed explanations for most standard and non-standard tokens. Fast and lightweight No unnecessary features. No distractions. Just METAR. Reliable data source Weather data is provided by the Aviation Weather Center (NOAA). This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by NOAA. Privacy first No account. No tracking. No data collection. Location is used only to determine the nearest station and is never stored.

About

METAR Pilot Pro

Features
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Pilot METAR PRO is a modern aviation weather app built for pilots, student pilots, flight sim users, and aviation enthusiasts who want fast access to reliable airport weather information. Check METAR and TAF reports in a clean, readable interface designed for quick decision support. Instead of struggling with raw weather strings, you can view both the original report and an easier-to-read decoded presentation that helps you understand conditions faster. Whether you are preparing for a flight, checking your favorite airport, following changing weather conditions, or simply learning aviation weather, Pilot METAR PRO gives you a focused and practical experience without clutter. What you can do with Pilot METAR PRO: • View current METAR reports for airports • Read TAF forecasts in a structured format • See both raw and decoded aviation weather data • Search airports by code, name, or city • Save favorite airports for faster access • Monitor important weather conditions more easily • Review aviation weather in a clean dark interface • Check wind, visibility, pressure, temperature, clouds, and more • Access airport weather details quickly in one place Built for fast reading Aviation weather data can be dense. Pilot METAR PRO is designed to make it easier to scan the most important information quickly. Airport weather cards, detail screens, and forecast sections are organized to reduce noise and improve clarity. Useful for different types of users Pilot METAR PRO is suitable for: • Private and commercial pilots • Student pilots in training • Flight dispatch and operational weather followers • Flight simulator users • Aviation fans who want airport weather information Focused aviation experience This app is not a generic weather app. It is built specifically around airport weather reporting and aviation-focused conditions. The goal is to provide a more direct and useful experience for users who care about METAR and TAF data. Favorites and quick access Save the airports you check most often and reach them faster from your main screen. This helps you stay on top of changing conditions at the locations that matter to you most. Readable weather presentation Raw reports are important, but readability matters too. Pilot METAR PRO helps present aviation weather data in a cleaner and more understandable way so you can interpret conditions with less friction. Who is this app for? If you regularly check airport weather, monitor METAR reports, review TAF forecasts, or want a cleaner aviation weather utility on your phone, Pilot METAR PRO is built for you. Key aviation weather information includes: • Wind direction and speed • Visibility • Cloud layers • Temperature • Dew point • Pressure • Flight condition context • Forecast trends from TAF Pilot METAR PRO is designed to feel modern, fast, and practical, helping you stay focused on the weather information that matters. Download Pilot METAR PRO and keep airport weather, METAR reports, and TAF forecasts within easy reach.

Screenshots

Just METAR4 screens
METAR Pilot Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: METAR Pilot Pro at Free against Just METAR's $3.99. On ads, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

METAR Pilot Pro is free to download; Just METAR costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Just METAR versus METAR Pilot Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust METARMETAR Pilot Pro
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeyssam SaghiriAlperen Turker

In-app purchases

None

Just METAR

No in-app purchases

None

METAR Pilot Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Just METAR free?
Just METAR costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is METAR Pilot Pro free?
METAR Pilot Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Just METAR or METAR Pilot Pro have ads?
Neither Just METAR nor METAR Pilot Pro shows ads.

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