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These are the subscriptions I actually don’t mind paying for

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Andy Walker / Android Authority

No one likes paying for something more than once, but subscriptions have become an annoying yet necessary part of life. Some are hard to justify, but others add value to my life. Whether they provide consumable content, weather information, or critical navigation data, these are the subscriptions I don’t mind paying for:

How many subscription services and apps are you currently paying for? 281 votes None. 14 % 1-4. 60 % 5-9. 20 % 10 or more. 5 %

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Andy Walker / Android Authority

I’ve used this real-time flight tracking app for years before upgrading to a Gold subscription. The free version is sufficient if you only need basic information about flight locations. However, I craved even more.

The Gold subscription offers additional features for avgeeks. It lets me bookmark more flights, access airport and flight histories for up to a year, and includes detailed real-time weather layers. The latter is so accurate that this service doubles as a standalone weather app.

Although its annual price is expensive, and I’ve considered downgrading to Silver, I find it invaluable for checking weather conditions before and during flights, especially during the stormy South African summer.

Meteogram Weather Widget

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