# RaysWeather.Com Mobile vs SnowBase

The clearest difference is monetization model: RaysWeather.Com Mobile at free against SnowBase's free with in-app purchases. RaysWeather.Com Mobile also leads on ratings volume (299 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). SnowBase's advantage is chart position (#199 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads 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 — 4.9 for RaysWeather.Com Mobile against 5.0 for SnowBase. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RaysWeather.Com Mobile has 299 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | RaysWeather.Com Mobile | SnowBase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (299 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raysweathercom-mobile/id1617345223/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowbase/id6794540520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **299** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 40.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 20 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BooneWeather.Com, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/448858697) | [Backyard Snowstorm](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794060897) |

## What reviewers say

### RaysWeather.Com Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/raysweathercom-mobile/id1617345223)

Access detailed weather forecasts and real-time conditions for Western North Carolina and Southwest Virginia. This app provides over 60 weather stations, 30 webcams, and custom radar loops, along with unique weather tools.

**Highlights:** Detailed weather forecasts, Over 60 weather stations, 30 webcams, 10 custom radar loops, Golf-o-Meter, Snowman-O-Mometer

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate local weather forecasts
- 👍 Free service is good
- 👍 Phenomenal new app compared to old
- 👍 Fabulous app, Ray is accurate
- 👍 Great addition to website

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 App is garbage
- 😞 Horrible app, dashboard won't load favorites
- 😞 Never worked, no premium content
- 😞 Doesn't show Asheville weather easily
- 😞 Clunky and awkward UX, slow to load, crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Dashboard won't load favorites
- App never worked, no premium content
- App keeps showing same forecast for days
- App freezes up almost every time it is opened
- App takes me to a page for Peak Insurance

**Requested features**

- Wish for darker font
- Option to increase font size
- Change app icon back to puffy clouds
- Add option to increase font size


### SnowBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowbase/id6794540520)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app helps backyard snowmakers plan and track their snowmaking sessions. It provides weather data, allows users to log equipment and session details, and connects them with a community of other snowmakers.

**Highlights:** Real-time weather monitoring, Hourly forecasts and snowmaking windows, Live snowmaking session tracking, Equipment management, Interactive snowmaking map, Community sharing and interaction

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RaysWeather.Com Mobile free?

RaysWeather.Com Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SnowBase free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RaysWeather.Com Mobile or SnowBase?

SnowBase is rated higher. RaysWeather.Com Mobile averages 4.9 out of 5 from 299 ratings, while SnowBase averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RaysWeather.Com Mobile or SnowBase have ads?

Neither RaysWeather.Com Mobile nor SnowBase shows ads.

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