# Shadowmap vs Mountain

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 (830 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.

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.

Mountain holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mountain has 830 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.

Shadowmap ships an update every 6 weeks, Mountain every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shadowmap | Mountain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmap-sunlight-and-shade/id1566789060/reviews) | **[4.9 (830 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-forecastcom/id6446204098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **830** |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #96 | **#80** |
| Size | 5 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shadowmap Technologies GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/470503999) | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) |

## What reviewers say

### Shadowmap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadowmap-sunlight-and-shade/id1566789060)

**Currently charting:** #96 Top Free · Weather, #142 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shadowmap Home – Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Shadowmap Home – Monthly Trial | $9.99 | per month |
| Shadowmap Explorer – Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Shadowmap Explorer – Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Shadowmap Studio – Monthly | $59.99 | per month |
| Shadowmap Studio – Yearly | $59.99 | per month |
| Shadowmap Home – Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Shadowmap Home – Yearly Trial | $99.99 | per year |
| Shadowmap Studio – Yearly | $599.99 | per year |
| Shadowmap Studio – Yearly | $599.99 | per year |


### Mountain

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

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Weather, #136 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 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 830 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 27, 2026 and Mountain on October 25, 2026.

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

Shadowmap currently peaks at #96 in the App Store charts, and Mountain at #80. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*