Comparison

Snowfall Forecast vs US Snow Map & Webcams

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Snowfall Forecast

This interactive map application displays 72-hour snowfall predictions sourced from NOAA and NWS. It provides detailed weather data for planning outdoor activities.

Highlights
  • 72-hour snowfall data
  • Interactive mapping
  • NOAA and NWS data sources
  • Detailed weather predictions
Features
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The Snowfall Forecast app is an interactive mapping application showing the next 72 hours of snowfall data from NOAA and NWS.

About

US Snow Map & Webcams

Visualize and compare snow reports and forecasts for ski resorts across the US and Canada on an interactive map. Track 24-hour, 3-day, and 7-day snowfall totals, view snow base statistics, and review historical data for any resort.

Highlights
  • Snowfall maps
  • 24-hour, 3-day, 7-day snowfall totals
  • Snow base statistics
  • Historical snowfall data
  • Resort-specific pages
  • Save favorite regions
Features
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**** Find your snow! ** Download for free today! **** US Snow Map lets you quickly view and compare snow report information and snow forecasts for ski resorts across the US and Canada in a single glance by showing the information on a map. With US Snow Map, you can: - View NOAA snow prediction snowfall maps across the US and Canada. - View currently reported 24-hour snowfall totals, 3-day totals, and 7-day totals across all resorts. - View snow base statistics across all resorts. - See the same statistics for past dates by swiping left or right on the map. This lets you see how much snow each resort received yesterday, two days ago, etc. - Review detailed snow history for each resort by clicking on the resort to view the resort-specific page within the app, letting you see many days of snowfall history. - Zoom in to your favorite part of the US or Canada to focus on the resorts you care most about. When you reopen the app, the Snow Map will take you right back to the region you were last viewing. - Click the "pin" icon to save your favorite region and easily return to it later with the home button. - See how snowfall amounts can vary, even among neighboring resorts, letting you find the best snow for your days on the mountain. *** Find Your Snow! *** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Privacy Policy: http://snowmapapp.com/privacy/ios/ Terms of Service: http://snowmapapp.com/terms/ios/

Screenshots

Snowfall Forecast3 screens
US Snow Map & Webcams4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: US Snow Map & Webcams at 88% against Snowfall Forecast's 9%. US Snow Map & Webcams also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). Snowfall Forecast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. US Snow Map & Webcams sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Snowfall Forecast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

US Snow Map & Webcams holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Snowfall Forecast's written reviews are positive against 88% of US Snow Map & Webcams's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snowfall Forecast ships an update every 8 months, US Snow Map & Webcams monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Snowfall Forecast versus US Snow Map & Webcams: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnowfall ForecastUS Snow Map & Webcams
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (12 ratings)4.7 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.1% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developercorey hoggardWilliam Magrath

Customer experience

Snowfall Forecast

All ratings12 ratings
Positive8.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral18.2%
Negative72.7%

US Snow Map & Webcams

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

Snowfall Forecast

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

US Snow Map & Webcams

Subscriptions2
  • US Snow Map Pro$3.991 Year
  • US Snow Map Pro All Access$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Snowfall Forecast free?
Snowfall Forecast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is US Snow Map & Webcams free?
US Snow Map & Webcams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Snowfall Forecast or US Snow Map & Webcams?
US Snow Map & Webcams is rated higher. Snowfall Forecast averages 1.8 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while US Snow Map & Webcams averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.
Do Snowfall Forecast or US Snow Map & Webcams have ads?
Both Snowfall Forecast and US Snow Map & Webcams show ads.
Which is updated more often, Snowfall Forecast or US Snow Map & Webcams?
Snowfall Forecast ships an update every 8 months, and US Snow Map & Webcams monthly. Most recently, Snowfall Forecast was updated on October 22, 2026 and US Snow Map & Webcams on October 24, 2026.

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