Comparison

Snow Report & Forecast vs Solshield

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

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About

Snow Report & Forecast

Get detailed snow reports and weather forecasts, including hourly snowfall, 7-day NOAA forecasts, and satellite imagery. Access NWS discussions and long-range outlooks for weather planning.

Highlights
  • 7-day NOAA snow forecast
  • 3-day hourly snowfall forecast
  • GOES satellite imagery
  • NWS weather forecast discussions
  • 16-day weather forecast models
  • NOAA winter weather graphics
Features
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Download the most comprehensive Snow Report and Forecast app for iOS. Features Include: + 7-day NOAA Point & Zone Snow Forecast + 3-day NOHRSC Hourly Snowfall Forecast + GOES-East & GOES-West Satellite Imagery + NWS Weather Forecast Discussion Reports + 16-day NCEP Weather Forecast Models + 3-month Precipitation & Temperature Outlook + GOES Satellite Imagery iOS 14 Widgets + Daily NCDC U.S. Snowfall Reports + 48h Recent NOAA Snowfall Reports + NOAA Weather Map Overlays 7-DAY NOAA WEATHER FORECAST - Snowfall Summary, Point & Zone Forecast - Snow Accumulation & Probability - Severe Weather Hazards Simply tap any point on the map for a spot specific snow and weather forecast. 3-DAY HOURLY SNOWFALL & WEATHER FORECAST - Hourly Snowfall - Cumulative Snow Depth - Rainfall - Wind Speed - Air Temperature - Relative Humidity Access NOHRSC data from over 20,000 weather stations that report snowfall and cumulative snow depth. GOES SATELLITE IMAGERY Ten (10) Satellite Imagery Filters - Visible (Band 2) - Near IR (Bands 4 & 5) - Infrared (Bands 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 & 16) NOAA & NCDC DAILY U.S. SNOWFALL REPORTS - NCDC Daily & monthly snowfall totals - NOAA 48-hour recent snowfall reports NOAA WEATHER RADAR Important Note: NOHRSC weather stations are primarily available for the continental USA and Canada. Data is generally not available in Hawaii or Alaska. The 7-day NOAA/NWS Point-Forecast feature is only available for locations in USA territory. If you have questions about data coverage, please email me. — PRO SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES — + 7-day Hourly Weather Forecast + 16-Day Weather Forecast Models + Full Screen, Hi-Res Satellite Imagery + Hi-Res Weather Simulation Models + NOAA Winter Weather Graphics + WPC Precipitation & Temperature Outlook 7-DAY NOAA HOURLY WEATHER FORECAST - Snowfall Accumulation - Probability of Snowfall - Wind Speed, Gust, Direction - Probability of Precipitation - Air Temperature - Cloud Cover - Relative Humidity NOAA WINTER WEATHER GRAPHICS - Expected Snowfall - Percent Chance of X” Snow - Storm Severity Index - Snow Amount - Snow Load - Blowing Snow - Flash Freeze - Ground Blizzard - Ice Accumulation - Expected Ice Accumulation - Significant Surface Low Track - Day 3 Snowfall Accumulation Probability - Day 4-7 Probability of Exceeding X” Snow - Day 8-14 Snow Hazards Outlook FULL SCREEN, HI-RES SATELLITE IMAGERY 16-DAY WEATHER FORECAST MODELS - Global Forecast System (GFS) - Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS) - North American Ensemble (NAEFS) WEATHER SIMULATION FORECAST MODELS + Hi-Res Ensemble Forecast (HREF) - Simulated Radar - 1-hour Mean Snow - 3-hour Mean Snow - Mean Snow Total - Probability of Snow - Probability of Snow, > 1” per hour - Probability of Snow, > 1” per 3 hours - Probability of Snow, > 3” per 3 hours - Probability of Sleet - Probability of Freezing Rain + More Weather Models - Hi-Res Rapid Refresh (HRRR) - North American Mesoscale (NAM) - Hi-Res North American Mesoscale (NAM-HIRES) TERMS & CONDITIONS https://lwbrandsllc.com/snow-report-forecast-terms-conditions/ — * Available for iPad and iPhone with single purchase Regional Coverage Includes: - Continental USA - Hawaii - Alaska - Puerto Rico Enjoy!

About

Solshield

This app monitors real-time UV index levels and provides personalized sun protection advice based on your skin type. It offers customizable alerts, forecasts, and educational content to help you stay safe in the sun.

Highlights
  • Real-time UV index monitoring
  • Personalized sunburn time calculator
  • Customizable UV threshold alerts
  • 7-day UV forecast
  • Sunscreen reapplication reminders
  • Educational UV safety content
  • Dark mode support
Features
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SolShield is your personal UV monitoring companion, helping you stay safe in the sun with real-time UV index readings and personalized protection recommendations. REAL-TIME UV MONITORING Get accurate, up-to-the-minute UV index readings for your location. SolShield uses your device's location to fetch current UV data, so you always know when sun protection is needed. PERSONALIZED PROTECTION Set your skin type (Fitzpatrick Scale I-VI) and receive customized advice: - Estimated time until sunburn - SPF recommendations - When to seek shade - Protective clothing suggestions SMART NOTIFICATIONS Never get caught off-guard by dangerous UV levels: - Customizable UV threshold alerts (UV 3-11) - Daily peak UV warnings - Sunscreen reapplication reminders (1, 2, or 3 hour intervals) 7-DAY UV FORECAST Plan your outdoor activities with confidence. View hourly and daily UV forecasts to know the best times to be outside. SUN EXPOSURE TIMER Track your safe sun time based on your skin type and current UV index. Get alerts when it's time to reapply sunscreen or seek shade. DARK MODE Full dark mode support with system, light, and dark appearance options. Beautiful adaptive colors across all screens. LEARN ABOUT UV Educational content about: - The UV Index scale explained - How UV affects your skin - WHO sun safety guidelines - Skin cancer prevention tips FEATURES - Real-time UV index with color-coded risk levels - Personalized sunburn time calculator - Sun exposure timer with alerts - Hourly UV forecast throughout the day - 7-day UV outlook - Dark mode with adaptive colors - Customizable notification alerts - Clean, intuitive interface - Works offline with cached data - No account required - Privacy-focused (location data stays on device) SKIN TYPES SUPPORTED - Type I: Very fair, always burns - Type II: Fair, usually burns - Type III: Medium, sometimes burns - Type IV: Olive, rarely burns - Type V: Brown, very rarely burns - Type VI: Dark brown/black, never burns TRILINGUAL SUPPORT Full support for English, Portuguese (Brasileiro), and Spanish. --- SOLSHIELD PREMIUM Unlock enhanced features with an optional subscription: - 7-Day UV Forecast - Plan your week with extended forecasts - Sun Exposure Timer - Track safe sun time based on your skin type - Smart UV Notifications - Customizable alerts for UV levels - Home Screen Widgets - Quick UV info at a glance Plans: $4.99/year or $0.99/month. 7-day free trial available. Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use: https://branicio.github.io/solshield-support/terms Privacy Policy: https://branicio.github.io/solshield-support/privacy --- Protect your skin. Know your UV. Stay safe with SolShield. Weather data powered by Apple Weather.

Screenshots

Snow Report & Forecast4 screens
Solshield4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Solshield at 5.0 against Snow Report & Forecast's 4.4. Snow Report & Forecast's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 3) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Snow Report & Forecast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Solshield sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Solshield holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snow Report & Forecast has 4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Snow Report & Forecast versus Solshield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnow Report & ForecastSolshield
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLW Brands, LLCPaulo Branicio

Customer experience

Snow Report & Forecast

All ratings4,011 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative31.0%

Solshield

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Snow Report & Forecast

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keyboard issues on iPad
  • Forecast data contradictions
  • Frequent update notifications

Requested features

4 requests
  • Snow depth data integration
  • Landscape mode for iPad
  • Snow alerts and notifications
  • Metric units support

Solshield

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Snow Report & Forecast

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Subscription (Monthly)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription (Yearly)3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Tip the Developer$0.99
  • Tip the Developer$2.99
2 purchases

Solshield

Subscriptions2
  • SolShield Premium (Monthly)7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • SolShield Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Snow Report & Forecast free?
Snow Report & Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Solshield free?
Solshield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Snow Report & Forecast or Solshield?
Solshield is rated higher. Snow Report & Forecast averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while Solshield averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Snow Report & Forecast or Solshield have ads?
Neither Snow Report & Forecast nor Solshield shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Snow Report & Forecast or Solshield?
Snow Report & Forecast ships an update every 3 weeks, and Solshield every 3 weeks. Most recently, Snow Report & Forecast was updated on October 27, 2026 and Solshield on October 26, 2026.

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