Comparison

Snow Report & Forecast vs SnowBase

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

Head to head
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

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
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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

Snow Report & Forecast4 screens
SnowBase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SnowBase at 5.0 against Snow Report & Forecast's 4.4. SnowBase also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Snow Report & Forecast's advantage is ratings volume (4K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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. SnowBase asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SnowBase 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snow Report & Forecast ships an update every 3 weeks, SnowBase every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Snow Report & Forecast versus SnowBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnow Report & ForecastSnowBase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#186 — better#191
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB106 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLW Brands, LLCBackyard Snowstorm

Customer experience

Snow Report & Forecast

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

SnowBase

All ratings1 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

SnowBase

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
None

SnowBase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Snow Report & Forecast free?
Snow Report & Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnowBase free?
SnowBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Snow Report & Forecast or SnowBase?
SnowBase is rated higher. Snow Report & Forecast averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4K ratings, while SnowBase averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Snow Report & Forecast or SnowBase have ads?
Neither Snow Report & Forecast nor SnowBase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Snow Report & Forecast or SnowBase?
Snow Report & Forecast ships an update every 3 weeks, and SnowBase every 5 weeks. Most recently, Snow Report & Forecast was updated on November 2, 2026 and SnowBase on October 31, 2026.
Which is more popular, Snow Report & Forecast or SnowBase?
Snow Report & Forecast currently peaks at #186 in the App Store charts, and SnowBase at #191. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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