Comparison

Flowx vs SnowBase

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

Head to head
About

Flowx

Visualize weather forecasts with interactive maps and graphs. Compare multiple data models and customize your view for aviation, outdoor activities, or storm tracking. Offers offline use with no ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Interactive forecast map with swipe control
  • Multiple weather data types and forecast models
  • Detailed weather graphs with comparison function
  • Global and regional forecast models
  • Offline use
  • No ads or tracking
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Visualize the forecast with the unique Flowx weather map and graphs. Get superior user experience with all your data on one screen, finger swipe control, multiple data types and forecast models, and absolutely no ads, no tracking. Use Flowx to plan around the weather, for aviation, fishing, sailing, surfing, cycling, hiking, photography, storm tracking or anyone interested in the weather. The advantage of Flowx is the ability to easily compare models to understand the weather and what it means for you. Customize your data options and visuals to your preference. User Experience ============ Map Use finger swipe to control the forecast animation over time. Choose multiple data layers to display on the map, and easily switch between models. Graphs View the week’s weather forecast data at a glance. Choose from a selection of graphs and use the compare function to view all data sources at once. Features GFS, GDPS and ECMWF global forecast models, updated 4 times daily. Plus global waves, air quality and UV index models, ocean data, storm/hurricane tracks, sun/moon-rise/set and USA high-res smoke. Offline use, no ads, no tracking, minimal permissions. Pro Version ======== Gold Subscription includes: • Additional global models and high-resolution data for North America, South America & Europe • Up to 16-day forecast and 3-day history • Radar Reflectivity for USA - NOAA NAM & HRRR • Graph Editor and other customization options Note: payment is required to access pro version subscription features. Data Sources ========== Free Data Sources: • NOAA GFS and Waves - Global • CMC GDPS and GDWPS Waves - Global • ECMWF IFS 25km - Global • NOAA HRRR Smoke Data - Continental USA • NOAA RTOFS Ocean Model - Global • CAMS Air Quality/UV Index - Global • Storm/Hurricane Tracks (NOAA & CMC) - Global tropical storms • Sunrise/set and Moonrise/set Pro Data Sources: • Free sources plus • DWD ICON - Global • ECMWF AIFS - Global • UKMO 10km - Global • UKMO 2km - UK, Ireland • NOAA NAM 3km, NAM12km & HRRR - Continental USA • NOAA RRFS - 3km Continental USA + Alaska, 2.5km Hawaii + Puerto Rico, 13km Nth America • CMC RDPS - Canada, USA (incl. Alaska), Greenland, Iceland • CMC HRDPS - Canada • DWD ICON-EU - Europe • DWD ICON-D2 - Germany • SMN WRF 4km - Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay • MeteoFrance ARPEGE - Europe • MeteoFrance AROME - France • KNMI HARMONIE 2km - Netherlands+ • RMI Alaro - Belgium • Expedition Marine - Various locations incl NZ • CAMS-EU Air Quality - Europe • SILAM Air Quality - Europe Contact: ====== Join us at forum.flowx.io to ask questions and discuss ideas. Follow us on social media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/flowxapp X: www.x.com/flowxapp YouTube: www.youtube.com/flowxapp Terms of Use: www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

SnowBase

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
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**Snowbase is the community and weather app built for backyard snowmakers.** Know when conditions are right, track your snowmaking sessions, organize your equipment, and connect with other snowmakers—all in one place. **PLAN AROUND THE WEATHER** Monitor current temperature, humidity, wind, and wet-bulb temperature. View hourly forecasts and upcoming snowmaking windows to help decide when to start your system. **TRACK LIVE SNOWMAKING SESSIONS** Start a live session, select your snow gun and equipment, and follow changing conditions throughout the run. Record session duration, wet-bulb readings, water usage, photos, and results. **EXPLORE THE SNOWMAKING MAP** See snowmaking activity, weather conditions, radar, and community posts on an interactive map. Search locations and save your home snowmaking location for quick access. **MANAGE YOUR SETUP** Keep your snow guns, pressure washers, and air compressor organized. Save equipment specifications so your setup is ready whenever conditions improve. **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** Share snowmaking posts, photos, session results, and progress updates. Follow other snowmakers, like and comment on posts, and discover what people are making nearby. Whether you are preparing for your first backyard snowstorm or tracking every detail of an advanced setup, Snowbase helps you make the most of every cold night. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://snowbase.app/privacy Snowbase Terms of Use: https://snowbase.app/terms

Screenshots

Flowx4 screens
SnowBase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SnowBase at none against Flowx's 1. Flowx's advantage is ratings volume (50 vs 1). On price, rating, ads 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. Flowx sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $24.99 per year. SnowBase asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Flowx against 5.0 for SnowBase. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flowx has 50 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flowx versus SnowBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlowxSnowBase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (50 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings50 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDuane MalcolmBackyard Snowstorm

Customer experience

Flowx

All ratings50 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%

SnowBase

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Flowx

Subscriptions1
  • Gold Pro Level14 Days trial$24.991 Year
None

SnowBase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flowx free?
Flowx is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SnowBase free?
SnowBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flowx or SnowBase?
SnowBase is rated higher. Flowx averages 4.9 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while SnowBase averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Flowx or SnowBase have ads?
Neither Flowx nor SnowBase shows ads.

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