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Windsock - Automatic METAR/TAF 2.7.6

8.6 MB / 10K+ Downloads / Rating 4.5 - 113 reviews


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Windsock - Automatic METAR/TAF, developed and published by iawix.com, has released its latest version, 2.7.6, on 2024-01-09. This app falls under the Weather category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 10000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 4.5, based on 113 reviews.

Windsock - Automatic METAR/TAF APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.iawix.windsock

Updated: 1 year ago

Developer Name: iawix.com

Category: Weather

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App Permissions: Show more

Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Windsock - Automatic METAR/TAF on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

4.5
Total 113 reviews

Reviews

5 ★, on 2020-10-01
An app needed. You move forward with the right goal.

5 ★, on 2020-11-20
Otherwise great app but now cannot fetch data?

5 ★, on 2018-12-29
Fantastic app. Exactly what I was looking for. It's a nice and light raw METAR readout that updates automatically. Well worth the 99 cents for the pro version to support the developer. Would love the ability to change color and opacity of the widget, but the stock colors are clear and fairly easy on the eyes.

5 ★, on 2020-07-08
The most user friendly, comprehensive, customizable WX app I've ever used. Perfect for my needs.

5 ★, on 2019-01-31
Very nice app, paid for pro version. Works and looks well esp in dark mode. A quality app. If possible could you provide an option for a dark mode or translucent setting for the widgets. Many thanks . Good work

5 ★, on 2019-05-01
Instrument rated private working on commercial rating- I fly at least 4 times a week and this makes staying current on weather incredibly easy. I've turned 5 or 6 other pilots onto this because it's so handy to have a metar widget on your home page. No complaints

Previous Versions

Windsock - Automatic METAR/TAF 2.7.6
2024-01-09 / 8.6 MB / Android

About this app

Windsock for Android is an app that automatically downloads and notifies users of new airport weather observations (METARs) and forecasts (TAFs). You can customize Windsock to download new METAR or TAF information for your favorite airports and optionally notify you after doing so. You can also add unlimited METAR and/or TAF widgets for all your favorite airports.

Whether you're a professional pilot or weekend warrior, you can use Windsock to get the latest METAR observation and TAF forecast for your favorite airports. Use it to plan your commute! Use it to let you know when there's clear skies in the forecast for the weekend!

The FREE version includes the following features:
• Unlimited airports to receive weather updates from
• Unlimited METAR and/or TAF widgets to display on your home screen
• Easy-to-use airport lookup tool to locate your favorite airports by ICAO/IATA code, city, etc.
• Quickly see airport condition and precipitation (VFR, IFR, Rain, Snow, Windshear, etc)
• Airport condition and precipitation icons
• Show METAR and TAF age (e.g. "25 minutes old")
• Sort airports by ICAO code, weather update time, or order added
• Update weather directly from widgets with just a click
• Update weather automatically when opening the app
• Show current GMT/Zulu time at the top of the app
• Day/Night mode - manual or automatic by time of day

You can optionally purchase a PRO key to get the following upgraded features:
• Colorized precipitation conditions
• Filter notifications by conditions and precipitation
• Custom sounds and vibration with notifications
• No advertisements
• Ability to schedule when to update weather each day
• Mute Mode - temporarily disable all weather notifications
• Color Schemes - Choose from different color schemes including Windsock (default), ICAO (European), or National Weather Service (NWS)

Purchase your Windsock Pro Key here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.iawix.windsockpro

If you receive any errors or app crashes, please email me! Comments and suggestions are welcome as well. I can be reached at android [at] iawix [dot] com - thank you for using Windsock!

Interested in helping translate Windsock? Please send an email to android@iawix.com!

In order to function, Windsock asks for the following permissions. The purpose of each permission is displayed below for total transparency:
INTERNET: Used to download weather data from the US National Weather Service. Also used to display advertising in the Free version of Windsock.
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Used to determine if device is connected to the internet before downloading data.
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Used to start automatic updates after device boots, if notifications are enabled.
VIBRATE: Used for Pro notifications.
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows Pro users to play notification sounds that are located on the SD card.

New features

Version 2.7.6
- Restores automatic notifications.

Version 2.7.2
- Hotfix for Pro functions.
- Hotfix for widget crashes.

Version 2.7.0
- Wow! A new release of Windsock!
- Restores the ability to download and view weather.
- Various bug fixes and library updates.

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
Allows access to the vibrator.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.