Comparison

US Snow Map & Webcams vs Astro Vault

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

Head to head
About

US Snow Map & Webcams

Visualize and compare snow reports and forecasts for ski resorts across the US and Canada on an interactive map. Track 24-hour, 3-day, and 7-day snowfall totals, view snow base statistics, and review historical data for any resort.

Highlights
  • Snowfall maps
  • 24-hour, 3-day, 7-day snowfall totals
  • Snow base statistics
  • Historical snowfall data
  • Resort-specific pages
  • Save favorite regions
Features
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**** Find your snow! ** Download for free today! **** US Snow Map lets you quickly view and compare snow report information and snow forecasts for ski resorts across the US and Canada in a single glance by showing the information on a map. With US Snow Map, you can: - View NOAA snow prediction snowfall maps across the US and Canada. - View currently reported 24-hour snowfall totals, 3-day totals, and 7-day totals across all resorts. - View snow base statistics across all resorts. - See the same statistics for past dates by swiping left or right on the map. This lets you see how much snow each resort received yesterday, two days ago, etc. - Review detailed snow history for each resort by clicking on the resort to view the resort-specific page within the app, letting you see many days of snowfall history. - Zoom in to your favorite part of the US or Canada to focus on the resorts you care most about. When you reopen the app, the Snow Map will take you right back to the region you were last viewing. - Click the "pin" icon to save your favorite region and easily return to it later with the home button. - See how snowfall amounts can vary, even among neighboring resorts, letting you find the best snow for your days on the mountain. *** Find Your Snow! *** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Privacy Policy: http://snowmapapp.com/privacy/ios/ Terms of Service: http://snowmapapp.com/terms/ios/

About

Astro Vault

Features
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A free space data app. The Astro Vault brings live space data to your pocket — from asteroids passing Earth to probes at the edge of the solar system. OVERHEAD • Track today's near-Earth objects with size, speed, and close-approach details • Follow the International Space Station on a live globe or list view • See what's passing above you based on your location PEOPLE IN SPACE • Browse the current crew aboard the International Space Station • Photos, biographies, and quick links to learn more DEEP SPACE • Live positions for Voyager, New Horizons, Parker Solar Probe, Juno, JWST, and more • Deep Space Network (DSN) tracking status when spacecraft are being monitored • Top-down solar system map with planets and a log-scale distance legend Built for space fans who want the latest numbers without digging through technical sites. Metric and imperial units supported. Data from NASA/JPL Horizons, NASA NeoWs, CelesTrak, and other public sources.

Screenshots

US Snow Map & Webcams4 screens
Astro Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Astro Vault at none against US Snow Map & Webcams's 2. Astro Vault also leads on ads (none vs shown). US Snow Map & Webcams's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence and device support 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. US Snow Map & Webcams sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Astro Vault asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

US Snow Map & Webcams ships an update monthly, Astro Vault fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
US Snow Map & Webcams versus Astro Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUS Snow Map & WebcamsAstro Vault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWilliam MagrathNate Thompson

In-app purchases

2 purchases

US Snow Map & Webcams

Subscriptions2
  • US Snow Map Pro$3.991 Year
  • US Snow Map Pro All Access$19.991 Year
None

Astro Vault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is US Snow Map & Webcams free?
US Snow Map & Webcams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Astro Vault free?
Astro Vault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do US Snow Map & Webcams or Astro Vault have ads?
US Snow Map & Webcams shows ads; Astro Vault does not.
Which is updated more often, US Snow Map & Webcams or Astro Vault?
US Snow Map & Webcams ships an update monthly, and Astro Vault fortnightly. Most recently, US Snow Map & Webcams was updated on November 6, 2026 and Astro Vault on November 4, 2026.

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