# WeatherLink vs Mountain

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mountain at 74% against WeatherLink's 22%. Mountain also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (830 vs 220). WeatherLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mountain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. WeatherLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mountain holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 220 and 830 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of WeatherLink's written reviews are positive against 74% of Mountain's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WeatherLink | Mountain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (220 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherlink/id1304504954/reviews) | **[4.9 (830 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-forecastcom/id6446204098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 220 | **830** |
| Positive reviews | 22.3% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #144 | **#72** |
| Size | 98 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Davis Instruments Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/329074190) | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) |

## What reviewers say

### WeatherLink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weatherlink/id1304504954)

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Access real-time weather data from personal weather stations and explore a global network of shared weather information. View local forecasts, interactive charts, and historical data from businesses, schools, and hobbyists worldwide.

**Highlights:** Access Davis Instruments weather station data, Explore global weather stations, View local forecasts, Real-time data, Interactive charts, Weather data sharing network

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and reliable
- 💡 Useful for monitoring local weather stations
- 👍 Provides detailed weather data
- 🚀 Works seamlessly with weather stations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Inaccurate weather forecasts
- 🔍 Unreliable data updates
- 👎 Lacking key features like landscape mode on iPad
- 💸 Subscription model not worth the value

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and lost station data
- Incorrect temperature and rainfall data
- Frequent crashes and app not loading
- Live data not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Add landscape mode support for iPad
- Improve weather forecast accuracy
- Provide more customization options
- Implement weather alerts and notifications
- Add support for Apple Watch


### Mountain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-forecastcom/id6446204098)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · Weather, #122 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Service (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Highly accurate mountain-specific forecasts
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🗺️ Detailed multi-elevation weather data
- 💾 Offline maps and weather access
- ⭐ No distracting ads in app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription paywall for extended forecasts
- 🔄 Inconsistent data alignment in forecast table
- 🌍 No imperial/metric unit toggle (not intuitive)
- 📉 Free version severely limited compared to paid
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WeatherLink free?

WeatherLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mountain free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WeatherLink or Mountain?

Mountain is rated higher. WeatherLink averages 2.7 out of 5 from 220 ratings, while Mountain averages 4.9 from 830 ratings.

### Do WeatherLink or Mountain have ads?

Both WeatherLink and Mountain show ads.

### Which is updated more often, WeatherLink or Mountain?

WeatherLink ships an update every 2 months, and Mountain every 2 months. Most recently, WeatherLink was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mountain on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WeatherLink or Mountain?

WeatherLink currently peaks at #144 in the App Store charts, and Mountain at #72. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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