Comparison

Shadowmap vs Mountain

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

Head to head
About

Shadowmap

Analyze sunlight and shadows for any location worldwide. Optimize solar energy, assess real estate, plan photography, and find ideal outdoor spots. Offers advanced 3D editing and data export capabilities.

Highlights
  • Sun and shadow simulation
  • Solar energy optimization
  • Real estate and architecture analysis
  • Photography and cinematography planning
  • 3D world editing
  • Solar data export to CSV
Features
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Shadowmap shows where the sun shines and where shadows fall – for any rooftop, street, or garden on Earth. Built on global building, tree, and terrain data, it simulates sunlight down to the minute, on any date. Trusted by realtors, solar professionals, photographers, and anyone planning life around the sun. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Find the sunniest home, apartment, or plot • Optimize solar panel placement & yield • Scout photo & film locations remotely • Plan gardens, terraces & outdoor spaces • Time your day around natural light WHAT'S NEW • Major performance update: increased stability and improved UX • Edit the 3D World – place objects, adjust buildings, share your scene (free) • Export Solar Data to CSV – run analytics in your spreadsheet or tool of choice GET STARTED FOR FREE • Simulate sunlight & shadows • Explore the global 3D map • Edit existing 3D buildings and trees • Place basic 3D objects (cuboids, cylinders, trees) •. Share your edited 3D scene Explorer (In-App Purchase): • Unlock 3D camera view of the Sun • Change date & time in the future or the past for precise planning Home (In-App Purchase): • All Explorer features • Extended 3D objects (freeform, roofs, trees) • 14-day global weather and UV forecast, along with historical data • High-quality 3D maps & extra base maps • Adjust default building height • Visualize floor levels on facades Studio (In-App Purchase): • Our most advanced offering • All Explorer + Home features • Interactive 3D Solar Analytics • High resolution textured 3D digital twin • Edit existing 3D buildings and trees • Create individual shapes & use prefabs • Upload your own 3D models • Share & embed your projects anywhere Shadowmap is an award-winning app: • APTI Award Winner 2024 • Golden Kitty Awards Finalist 2021 • #3 Product of the Day – Product Hunt – Download Shadowmap today and connect with the Sun in unprecedented ways. – Technical support: support@shadowmap.org You can purchase "Shadowmap Home" and "Shadowmap Studio" as monthly or yearly subscription. You can subscribe and pay through your iTunes account. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You may manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renew after purchase by going to the ‘Manage Subscription’ page in settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription, where applicable. All subscriptions will renew at their respective cost. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://shadowmap.org/privacy-policy

About

Mountain

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
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For over 20 years, Mountain-Forecast.com has been the go-to weather service for mountain enthusiasts, offering reliable forecasts for more than 11,000 summits worldwide.
 From Mount Rainier to Mount Fuji, climbers, skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers, and hikers count on our accurate mountain forecasts to plan everything from casual day trips to major expeditions. Why choose the Mountain Forecast App? - Weather at multiple elevations - Long-range 16-day forecasts* - Hour-by-hour weather detail - Four forecast updates per day - Detailed topographic and satellite mapping - NEW: offline maps and forecasts* - Import GPX routes *MountainPro features, available to subscribers (who also offer ad-free web browsing of the mountain-forecast.com website) Offline Access: Download forecasts and topographic maps without an internet connection so you’re always prepared. “A must-have app for anyone who spends time in the mountains. The forecasts for different elevations are critical for both planning and when I’m out climbing. The best mountain weather app out there!” Leigh Strong (USA) Please remember that mountain weather is unpredictable; always combine our forecasts with your on-the-spot observations and other sources. Venture safely with Mountain-Forecast.com as your essential mountain weather guide. -- Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Shadowmap4 screens
Mountain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mountain at 4.9 against Shadowmap's 3.2. Mountain also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 45%) and ratings volume (826 vs 6). Shadowmap's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Shadowmap sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Mountain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mountain holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mountain has 826 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Shadowmap's written reviews are positive against 74% of Mountain's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shadowmap ships an update every 6 weeks, Mountain every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Shadowmap versus Mountain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShadowmapMountain
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (6 ratings)4.9 (826 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews73.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6826 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#119#63 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShadowmap Technologies GmbHMeteo365 Ltd.

Customer experience

Shadowmap

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral6.1%
Negative48.5%

Mountain

All ratings707 ratings
Positive99.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative23.0%

Bugs and requests

Shadowmap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mountain

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • 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
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  • Minimum temperature missing from recent update
  • Graph data not lining up with forecast information

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • 12-day forecast for all elevation settings

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Shadowmap

Subscriptions10
  • Shadowmap Home – Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Shadowmap Home – Monthly Trial3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Shadowmap Explorer – Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Shadowmap Explorer – Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Shadowmap Studio – Monthly$59.991 Month
  • Shadowmap Studio – Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Month
  • Shadowmap Home – Yearly$99.991 Year
  • Shadowmap Home – Yearly Trial3 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Shadowmap Studio – Yearly$599.991 Year
  • Shadowmap Studio – Yearly3 Days trial$599.991 Year
2 purchases

Mountain

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Service (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Premium Service (Yearly)$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Shadowmap free?
Shadowmap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mountain free?
Mountain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shadowmap or Mountain?
Mountain is rated higher. Shadowmap averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Mountain averages 4.9 from 826 ratings.
Do Shadowmap or Mountain have ads?
Mountain shows ads; Shadowmap does not.
Which is updated more often, Shadowmap or Mountain?
Shadowmap ships an update every 6 weeks, and Mountain every 2 months. Most recently, Shadowmap was updated on October 20, 2026 and Mountain on October 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, Shadowmap or Mountain?
Shadowmap currently peaks at #119 in the App Store charts, and Mountain at #63. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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