Airport Weather - METAR TAF vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Airport Weather - METAR TAF's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Airport Weather - METAR TAF This App	Garmin Pilot Nemesis	MyRadar Accurate Weather Radar Contender	SkyDemon Contender	PredictWind — Marine Forecasts Peer	Windy.com Peer	Storm Radar: Weather Tracker New Kid
Core Identity
Developer	Toni Dominik Hoffmann	Garmin DCI	Aviation Data Systems, Inc	Divelements Limited	PredictWind Limited	Windyty, SE	The Weather Channel Interactive
Category	Weather	Weather	Weather	Navigation	Weather	Weather	Weather
Platform	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	1.0 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.4 / 5
Ratings Count	1	4,033	1,064,981	539	32,129	75,871	97,781
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Mar 18, 2026	Dec 23, 2009	Jul 17, 2009	Feb 10, 2012	Jan 3, 2012	Oct 31, 2016	Jun 15, 2017
Last Updated	Apr 17, 2026	Apr 8, 2026	Apr 14, 2026	Mar 11, 2026	Apr 1, 2026	Mar 24, 2026	Apr 21, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	-	-	positive	-	-	excellent	negative
Score	-	-	75/100	-	-	85/100	25/100
Praises	-	-	High-fidelity radar imagery provides critical situational awareness during severe weather events for outdoor users	-	-	High-fidelity radar and multi-layer weather visualization tools provide professional-grade utility for outdoor enthusiasts	High accuracy of weather forecasting provides reliable data during changing conditions for daily users
Complaints	-	-	Aggressive advertising frequency interrupts critical weather monitoring during time-sensitive severe storm tracking sessions	-	-	Widget functionality regressions post-update cause data loading failures on specific Android device models	Post-update UI changes create visual clutter and reduce readability of critical weather information
Requests	-	-	One-time purchase option to remove advertisements without requiring a recurring subscription model	-	-	Expanded visual indicators for wind direction and storm alerts would improve situational awareness for users	Reversion to the previous interface design to restore usability and quick data access
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Offline weather cache ensures utility in remote environments Flight-focused interface reduces cognitive load for pre-flight checks Widget support expands engagement to the home screen	-	Patent-pending rain prediction drives daily retention Professional radar pack creates high-value enthusiast barrier Aviation data layers secure niche professional revenue	-	-	Multi-model aggregation provides scientific depth for complex meteorological analysis 67,000+ webcam network creates a visual-verification loop that competitors lack Professional-grade aviation/marine toolset creates high switching costs for power users	Trusted meteorological data infrastructure via The Weather Channel High-resolution radar visualization for storm tracking
Weaknesses	Zero monetization strategy limits long-term development 1.0 rating on a single review indicates unproven market fit Lack of advanced navigation features limits professional adoption	-	Aggressive ad-insertion triggers severe weather churn Post-update stability regressions erode trust Premium tier lacks one-time purchase option	-	-	Premium tier lacks the hyper-local simplicity of MinuteCast Widget regressions on Android create a 0.16★ platform rating gap High battery consumption from persistent location requests	High-friction UI layout post-update Aggressive monetization of previously free features Reported app instability and battery drain
Pricing	free	freemium	freemium	subscription	freemium	freemium	subscription
Momentum	-	Intense	Intense	Active	Intense	Active	Active
Update Cadence	-	5 versions	5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~4d avg	5 versions	5 versions	5 versions, 4 majors/6mo, ~20d avg	5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~9d avg

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