# SML+ vs Snowshoe

The clearest difference is ads: SML+ at none against Snowshoe's shown. SML+ also leads on ratings volume (49 vs 2) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Snowshoe's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). On price, rating and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SML+ against 5.0 for Snowshoe. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SML+ has 49 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | SML+ | Snowshoe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sml-plus/id1519595178/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowshoe/id6450526109/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 4 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Timothy Barr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519595180) | [Illume Media Group Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137193590) |

## What reviewers say

### SML+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sml-plus/id1519595178)

Stay informed about Smith Mountain Lake with real-time water levels, temperature, wind forecasts, and marine gas prices. Get alerts, track the ice cream boat, and view historical data for a better lake experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time water level updates, Hourly water temperature readings, Interactive temperature sensor map, Historical water level and temperature charts, Marine gas prices and locations, 5-day wind forecast, Water level and safety alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Snowshoe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowshoe/id6450526109)

This non-profit organization provides financial aid to community-based initiatives in Central West Virginia. It focuses on improving the quality of life for children and families in specific counties. The foundation is separate from Snowshoe Mountain Resort.

**Highlights:** Financial support for local organizations, Focus on community benefits, Serves children and families, Dedicated to Central West Virginia, Non-profit 501(c)(3) status

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SML+ free?

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

### Is Snowshoe free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SML+ or Snowshoe?

Snowshoe is rated higher. SML+ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Snowshoe averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SML+ or Snowshoe have ads?

Snowshoe shows ads; SML+ does not.

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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.*