# Instant NOAA Tide Pro vs SnowBase

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Instant NOAA Tide Pro | SnowBase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-noaa-tide-pro/id1086502670/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowbase/id6794540520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | #199 |
| Size | 17 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jufen Chang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075589996) | [Backyard Snowstorm](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794060897) |

## What reviewers say

### Instant NOAA Tide Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instant-noaa-tide-pro/id1086502670)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SnowBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowbase/id6794540520)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*