# StationWeather vs CloudPath

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CloudPath at 100% against StationWeather's 58%. CloudPath also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). StationWeather's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StationWeather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 2 months and CloudPath sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CloudPath holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StationWeather has 1.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of StationWeather's written reviews are positive against 100% of CloudPath's.

StationWeather ships an update weekly, CloudPath fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StationWeather | CloudPath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stationweather-metar-and-taf/id890381198/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudpath/id6761161978/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 385 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oliver Puetz](https://appshunter.io/developer/808632167) | [Johannes Haushofer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1888078396) |

## What reviewers say

### StationWeather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stationweather-metar-and-taf/id890381198)

This app provides aviation-specific weather reports, including METARs, TAFs, ATIS, and NOTAMs, presented in an easily understandable format. It offers live radar, weather charts, and customizable filters to speed up weather briefings for pilots.

**Highlights:** Decoded METAR and TAF reports, Live TAF breakdown, Sorted and filtered NOTAMs, Live D-ATIS reports, Worldwide weather radar, Extensive weather charts, Widgets and Apple Watch complications

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription (2 months) | $2.99 | per 2 months |
| Pro Subscription (1 year) | $8.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great Widgets
- 🚀 Much improved
- 🚀 Awesome must have!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Not recommended
- 🐛 Keeps getting worse
- 🐛 Watch complications are buggy
- 🐛 Has potential ..but
- 🐛 Crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not refreshing after recent app update
- Airport Elevation at 0
- Won't update
- Watch app totally nonfunctional
- Doesn't refresh on phone, doesn't update on Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Raw METAR as an option
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Ability to see previous METARs
- Ability to see weather trends instead of just current conditions


### CloudPath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudpath/id6761161978)

Visualize detailed weather conditions along any flight path worldwide with vertical cross-section charts. Understand turbulence, icing, clouds, and winds from departure to destination. Offers customizable units and offline data access.

**Highlights:** Vertical cross-section weather charts, Multiple weather layers (clouds, turbulence, icing), Route planning with ICAO/IATA codes, Customizable units and flight levels, Offline weather data access, Sunrise/sunset curves and day/night shading

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CloudPath Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| CloudPath Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StationWeather free?

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

### Is CloudPath free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StationWeather or CloudPath?

CloudPath is rated higher. StationWeather averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while CloudPath averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do StationWeather or CloudPath have ads?

Neither StationWeather nor CloudPath shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StationWeather or CloudPath?

StationWeather ships an update weekly, and CloudPath fortnightly. Most recently, StationWeather was updated on November 11, 2026 and CloudPath on November 9, 2026.

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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.*