SmartMeteo vs METAR Pilot Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartMeteo
Access real-time wind and environmental data from stations worldwide. Visualize trends with charts and tables, and customize your monitoring experience with station selection and auto-refresh features.
- Live station data
- Wind, temperature, and pressure charts
- Table view for data scanning
- Fullscreen charts mode
- Smart auto refresh
- Station selection and favorites
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SmartMeteo is an iOS app for remotely monitoring wind conditions and meteo readings collected by SmartMeteo stations around the world. Built for windsurfers, kitesurfers, and anyone who depends on accurate wind data. SmartMeteo can also be useful in construction, meteorology, ecology, and other fields where environmental monitoring matters. What you get: - Live station data - Charts / trends for wind (min/avg/max + direction), temperature, and pressure - Table view for quick, data-first scanning - Fullscreen charts mode - Smart auto refresh (refresh rate calculator) - Station selection and Favorites - Timezone display: phone or station - “Active stations only” filter - More settings and improved UI/UX
METAR Pilot Pro
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SmartMeteo at 16.0 against METAR Pilot Pro's 18.2. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | SmartMeteo | METAR Pilot Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alex Ryltsov | Alperen Turker |
In-app purchases
SmartMeteo
No in-app purchases
METAR Pilot Pro
No in-app purchases









