# Astrospheric vs Mountain Visibility Forecast

The clearest difference is price: Astrospheric at Free against Mountain Visibility Forecast's $1.99. Astrospheric also leads on ratings volume (481 vs 3). Mountain Visibility Forecast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Astrospheric is free to download; Mountain Visibility Forecast costs $1.99 up front. Astrospheric sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Mountain Visibility Forecast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mountain Visibility Forecast holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astrospheric has 481 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Astrospheric's written reviews are positive against 100% of Mountain Visibility Forecast's.

Astrospheric ships an update every 3 weeks, Mountain Visibility Forecast every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Astrospheric | Mountain Visibility Forecast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (481 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrospheric/id1166046863/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-visibility-forecast/id6810003955/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **481** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 87.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | #77 |
| Size | 39 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Daniel Fiordalis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1166046862) | [Leah Gerber](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877454327) |

## What reviewers say

### Astrospheric

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astrospheric/id1166046863)

**Currently charting:** #73 Top Grossing · Weather, #139 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app offers advanced weather forecasting and astronomical data for stargazers and astrophotographers. It provides detailed hourly forecasts, cloud and sky transparency reports, and alerts for celestial events. It also includes tools for astronomical societies and offline site setup.

**Highlights:** 84-hour hourly weather forecast, Ensemble cloud forecast, Kp index for Aurora, ISS flyover paths, Integrated smoke forecast, Sky and ground data, Rise and set times, Solar and Lunar eclipse data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Astrospheric Pro Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Astrospheric Pro Subscription | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Precision tool for astrophotography
- 🔍 Detailed weather forecasts
- ⭐ Accurate and reliable
- 💻 Comprehensive data and features
- 📊 Helpful for planning observing sessions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional inaccurate forecasts
- 🔍 Missing some weather data (e.g. wind)
- 💰 Subscription required for full functionality
- 🔌 Compatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing or not loading on some devices
- Inconsistent temperature and wind data

**Requested features**

- Notification system for clear skies
- Widgets for quick access to data
- More detailed transparency and seeing data
- Ability to flip east and west in the app


### Mountain Visibility Forecast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-visibility-forecast/id6810003955)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get real-time and three-day forecasts for seven major mountains, including cloud cover, visibility, and smoke. Understand why a mountain is visible or obscured, and plan your viewing with sunrise/sunset predictions.

**Highlights:** Real-time mountain visibility status, Three-day hourly forecasts, Cloud cover and visibility details, Wildfire smoke detection, Sunrise and sunset predictions, Volcano status alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Astrospheric free?

Astrospheric is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mountain Visibility Forecast free?

Mountain Visibility Forecast costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Astrospheric or Mountain Visibility Forecast?

Mountain Visibility Forecast is rated higher. Astrospheric averages 4.8 out of 5 from 481 ratings, while Mountain Visibility Forecast averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Astrospheric or Mountain Visibility Forecast have ads?

Neither Astrospheric nor Mountain Visibility Forecast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Astrospheric or Mountain Visibility Forecast?

Astrospheric ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mountain Visibility Forecast every 2 days. Most recently, Astrospheric was updated on October 19, 2026 and Mountain Visibility Forecast on October 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Astrospheric or Mountain Visibility Forecast?

Astrospheric currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and Mountain Visibility Forecast at #77. 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.*