Comparison

Instant NOAA Tide Pro vs SnowBase

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

Head to head
About

Instant NOAA Tide Pro

Access real-time tide and NOAA radar information with detailed sunrise/sunset data. Explore tide stations globally in a 3D view and utilize Apple Watch and Apple TV integration for a comprehensive weather experience.

Highlights
  • Global tide station information
  • Real-time NOAA radar images
  • Sunrise/Sunset data
  • 3D view for tide stations
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Apple TV integration
Features
Currently charting
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The Next Generation of NOAA Tides and NOAA Radar app is here (This app is part of the Universal Purchase. With one purchase, you will be able to know the NOAA Tide information on your iOS, Watch OS and Apple TV devices.). Are you going to ride a boat, going to beach or live near by the ocean? This app will give you the latest Tide information. iOS App Quick Started: > Tide stations around the globe are listed. Zoom in/out and select any city to see the Sunrise/Sunset information. > US NOAA Radar images will be loaded when the app is launched and will be refreshed every 10 minutes. And you are ready to see the latest real time radar images on the map. Zoom in and out to see the whether across multiple states. Click on the "Radar" button to enable/disable radar images. Slide the slider to change the transparency of radar images. > To see the Tide station in 3D View and view the High/Low Tide information, follow the steps below: 1. Select "Flyover" on the top to enable 3D View and you should be able to see the city in 3D View. 2. You can use two-fingers gesture to change viewing angles: zoom in/out, rotate, swipe up/down for 3D View 4. Click on any city to see the Sunrise/Sunset information Watch App Quick Started: > Launch the Watch App and the app will communicate with the iOS App to get the nearest Tide station information and also notify the iOS App to select the Tide stations and view the Tide information. Click on the "Nearest" button if you would like to search the nearest Tide station again. Introduction: This app is the Next Generation of NOAA Tides and NOAA Radar app by integrating the following technologies and data together: - The latest Apple MapKit features such as Traffic, Buildings, POI and 3D Model - Apple Watch Integration with iPhone. - Apple TV integration (Universal Purchase: one purchase to get the app on iOS, Apple Watch and Apple TV) - Real Time NOAA Radar - Databases with built in information. This app provides the following features: - The first app to integrate both Sunrise/Sunset and the latest national Radar images together. - The first app to provide Tide information and Radar images in 3D view. - One click Tide station selection by selecting the right sidebar and click on a Tide station. - One click feature switch by selecting the left sidebar and click on a feature - One click theme switch by selecting the left sidebar and click on a theme. - This app provides the Apple Watch Integration - This app will provide Apple TV integration.

About

SnowBase

This app helps backyard snowmakers plan and track their snowmaking sessions. It provides weather data, allows users to log equipment and session details, and connects them with a community of other snowmakers.

Highlights
  • Real-time weather monitoring
  • Hourly forecasts and snowmaking windows
  • Live snowmaking session tracking
  • Equipment management
  • Interactive snowmaking map
  • Community sharing and interaction
Features
Currently charting
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**Snowbase is the community and weather app built for backyard snowmakers.** Know when conditions are right, track your snowmaking sessions, organize your equipment, and connect with other snowmakers—all in one place. **PLAN AROUND THE WEATHER** Monitor current temperature, humidity, wind, and wet-bulb temperature. View hourly forecasts and upcoming snowmaking windows to help decide when to start your system. **TRACK LIVE SNOWMAKING SESSIONS** Start a live session, select your snow gun and equipment, and follow changing conditions throughout the run. Record session duration, wet-bulb readings, water usage, photos, and results. **EXPLORE THE SNOWMAKING MAP** See snowmaking activity, weather conditions, radar, and community posts on an interactive map. Search locations and save your home snowmaking location for quick access. **MANAGE YOUR SETUP** Keep your snow guns, pressure washers, and air compressor organized. Save equipment specifications so your setup is ready whenever conditions improve. **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** Share snowmaking posts, photos, session results, and progress updates. Follow other snowmakers, like and comment on posts, and discover what people are making nearby. Whether you are preparing for your first backyard snowstorm or tracking every detail of an advanced setup, Snowbase helps you make the most of every cold night. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://snowbase.app/privacy Snowbase Terms of Use: https://snowbase.app/terms

Screenshots

Instant NOAA Tide Pro4 screens
SnowBase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SnowBase at Free against Instant NOAA Tide Pro's $1.99. SnowBase also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0). Instant NOAA Tide Pro's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

SnowBase is free to download; Instant NOAA Tide Pro costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SnowBase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Instant NOAA Tide Pro ships an update monthly, SnowBase every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Instant NOAA Tide Pro versus SnowBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstant NOAA Tide ProSnowBase
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#195 — better#199
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJufen ChangBackyard Snowstorm

Customer experience

Instant NOAA Tide Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

SnowBase

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Instant NOAA Tide Pro

No in-app purchases

None

SnowBase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Instant NOAA Tide Pro free?
Instant NOAA Tide Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SnowBase free?
SnowBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Instant NOAA Tide Pro or SnowBase?
SnowBase is rated higher. Instant NOAA Tide Pro averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SnowBase averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Instant NOAA Tide Pro or SnowBase have ads?
Neither Instant NOAA Tide Pro nor SnowBase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Instant NOAA Tide Pro or SnowBase?
Instant NOAA Tide Pro ships an update monthly, and SnowBase every 5 weeks. Most recently, Instant NOAA Tide Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and SnowBase on November 6, 2026.
Which is more popular, Instant NOAA Tide Pro or SnowBase?
Instant NOAA Tide Pro currently peaks at #195 in the App Store charts, and SnowBase at #199. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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