# SPOT Weather vs Mountain

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mountain at 74% against SPOT Weather's 0%. Mountain also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (836 vs 2). SPOT Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Mountain holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mountain has 836 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SPOT Weather's written reviews are positive against 74% of Mountain's.

SPOT Weather ships an update every 3 weeks, Mountain every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SPOT Weather | Mountain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-weather/id1531646840/reviews) | **[4.9 (836 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-forecastcom/id6446204098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **836** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#63** |
| Size | 55 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [天津瞰天科技有限责任公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1345823767) | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) |

## What reviewers say

### SPOT Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-weather/id1531646840)

Monitor real-time weather data from your connected stations, including temperature, humidity, and precipitation. Get 24-hour forecasts and view all your devices on a map.

**Highlights:** Map preview of all devices, Real-time meteorological monitoring, 24-hour weather forecast, Precipitation and intensity data, Bind and activate weather stations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mountain

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

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Weather, #137 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 SPOT Weather free?

SPOT Weather 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, SPOT Weather or Mountain?

Mountain is rated higher. SPOT Weather averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mountain averages 4.9 from 836 ratings.

### Do SPOT Weather or Mountain have ads?

Mountain shows ads; SPOT Weather does not.

### Which is updated more often, SPOT Weather or Mountain?

SPOT Weather ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mountain every 2 months. Most recently, SPOT Weather was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mountain on November 3, 2026.

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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.*