# Snow Report & Forecast vs SnowBase

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snow Report & Forecast | SnowBase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snow-report-and-forecast/id1300009673/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowbase/id6794540520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | #191 |
| Size | 55 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LW Brands, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/963599018) | [Backyard Snowstorm](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794060897) |

## What reviewers say

### Snow Report & Forecast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snow-report-and-forecast/id1300009673)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Tip the Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip the Developer | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Excellent accuracy
- 🔍 Detailed snow forecasts
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🚀 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🕰️ Updates during critical times
- 🌍 Limited coverage outside US
- 🔍 Confusing interface navigation
- 🔢 Inconsistent data between locations

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard issues on iPad
- Forecast data contradictions
- Frequent update notifications

**Requested features**

- Snow depth data integration
- Landscape mode for iPad
- Snow alerts and notifications
- Metric units support


### SnowBase

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

**Currently charting:** #191 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*