# WindCheck vs Modern METAR Widget

The clearest difference is price: WindCheck at Free against Modern METAR Widget's $0.99. WindCheck also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and ratings volume (164 vs 42). Modern METAR Widget's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

WindCheck is free to download; Modern METAR Widget costs $0.99 up front. WindCheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Modern METAR Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for WindCheck against 4.8 for Modern METAR Widget. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 164 and 42 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of WindCheck's written reviews are positive against 91% of Modern METAR Widget's.

WindCheck ships an update weekly, Modern METAR Widget every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WindCheck | Modern METAR Widget |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windcheck/id892063425/reviews)** | [4.8 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modern-metar-widget/id6758589017/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **164** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 90.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#8** |
| Size | 160 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LycheeApps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1491686290) | [Sean Heiken](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869511912) |

## What reviewers say

### WindCheck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/windcheck/id892063425)

This application provides pilots with essential flight planning and navigation tools. It offers global weather data, airport information, and real-time traffic updates. Access runway diagrams, procedure charts, and a smart compass for enhanced situational awareness.

**Highlights:** Global METARs and TAFs, TFRs and NOTAMs, 3D Bird's Eye runway view, Airport diagrams and charts, VFR/IFR sectionals (US), Live ADS-B traffic, Offline airport data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| U.S. Pilot (monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| U.S. Pilot (annual) | $49.99 | per year |


### Modern METAR Widget

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

**Currently charting:** #8 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WindCheck free?

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

### Is Modern METAR Widget free?

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

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

WindCheck is rated higher. WindCheck averages 4.9 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Modern METAR Widget averages 4.8 from 42 ratings.

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

Neither WindCheck nor Modern METAR Widget shows ads.

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

WindCheck ships an update weekly, and Modern METAR Widget every 3 days. Most recently, WindCheck was updated on October 19, 2026 and Modern METAR Widget on October 20, 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.*