MeteoChile vs Mountain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MeteoChile
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MeteoChile es la aplicación oficial de la Dirección Meteorológica de Chile. Consulta información meteorológica oficial de forma simple, rápida y clara. Accede a las condiciones actuales más recientes, incluyendo temperatura, humedad y viento, junto con pronósticos a cinco días elaborados por meteorólogos expertos para las principales ciudades, localidades y pasos fronterizos del país. La app te ayuda a mantenerte informado y preparado con datos confiables para tu día a día. Incluye: * Condiciones actuales actualizadas * Pronósticos a 5 días * Avisos y alertas meteorológicas * Imágenes del satélite GOES-19 * Información para más de 90 ciudades y lugares de Chile * Interfaz simple, limpia y sin publicidad MeteoChile entrega información oficial para apoyar la planificación diaria, los viajes y la prevención ante eventos meteorológicos relevantes en el territorio nacional. Mejoras Mejoramos la estabilidad general de la aplicación y la experiencia de uso. En esta versión: * Mejoras en búsqueda y visualización de ciudades * Ajustes en la pantalla de inicio * Mejoras en mapas y navegación * Correcciones de errores y optimización de rendimiento
Mountain
Provides detailed weather forecasts for over 11,000 mountain summits globally. Offers hourly and long-range predictions, multi-elevation weather data, and offline map access for planning outdoor adventures.
- Free 6-day forecasts
- Weather at multiple elevations
- Hour-by-hour weather detail
- Offline maps and forecasts
- Detailed topographic and satellite mapping
- Import GPX routes
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For over 20 years, Mountain-Forecast.com has been the go-to weather service for mountain enthusiasts, offering reliable forecasts for more than 11,000 summits worldwide. From Mount Rainier to Mount Fuji, climbers, skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers, and hikers count on our accurate mountain forecasts to plan everything from casual day trips to major expeditions. Why choose the Mountain Forecast App? - Weather at multiple elevations - Long-range 16-day forecasts* - Hour-by-hour weather detail - Four forecast updates per day - Detailed topographic and satellite mapping - NEW: offline maps and forecasts* - Import GPX routes *MountainPro features, available to subscribers (who also offer ad-free web browsing of the mountain-forecast.com website) Offline Access: Download forecasts and topographic maps without an internet connection so you’re always prepared. “A must-have app for anyone who spends time in the mountains. The forecasts for different elevations are critical for both planning and when I’m out climbing. The best mountain weather app out there!” Leigh Strong (USA) Please remember that mountain weather is unpredictable; always combine our forecasts with your on-the-spot observations and other sources. Venture safely with Mountain-Forecast.com as your essential mountain weather guide. -- Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MeteoChile at none against Mountain's 2. MeteoChile also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mountain's advantage is chart position (#67 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Mountain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. MeteoChile asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MeteoChile | Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (826 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 73.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 826 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #67 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dirección General de Aeronáutica Civil | Meteo365 Ltd. |
Bugs and requests
MeteoChile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Mountain
Reported bugs
7 issues- App crashes after 4 seconds of use
- Forecast table data misalignment (temperature shows with wrong icons)
- Password reset not accepting new passwords
- Freezing level data appears in humidity column
- 12-day forecast non-functional at mid-low elevations
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- Minimum temperature missing from recent update
- Graph data not lining up with forecast information
Requested features
6 requests- Imperial and metric unit switching
- GPS track recording capability
- Past weather data/history viewing
- Better search functionality for minor peaks and ridges
- Restore minimum temperature display
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- 12-day forecast for all elevation settings
In-app purchases
MeteoChile
No in-app purchases
Mountain
- Premium Service (Monthly)$3.991 Month
- Premium Service (Yearly)$24.991 Year
