AccuWeather vs OpenSnow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AccuWeather
Get real-time weather alerts and hyperlocal forecasts with proven Superior Accuracy™. This award-winning app offers live radar, lightning alerts, and detailed storm tracking to help you stay informed and prepared for any weather event.
- Real-time weather alerts
- Hyperlocal forecasts
- Live radar and storm tracker
- Lightning strike tracking
- Minute-by-Minute® updates
- RealFeel® Temperature
- Personalized weather experiences
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Download AccuWeather®, The Most Trusted Weather App. Get real-time weather alerts and hyperlocal weather updates with proven Superior Accuracy™. Access an award-winning weather tracker with live radar, lightning alerts, weather forecasts, and much more, helping you make the best decisions and be more in the know through weather warnings. Be prepared with storm radar when it matters most. Get real-time live radar and weather alerts for hurricanes, tornadoes, snow or ice, flooding rains, mudslides, high winds, extreme heat or cold, polluted air, wildfires, smoke, or any other major weather event. AccuWeather's Hurricane Tracker, storm radar, live radar, and weather warnings are almost always significantly more accurate, provide greater advance notice, and communicate clearly with more detail and value than all other sources. AccuWeather can be downloaded for free from the App Store and provides proven weather tracker alerts with Superior Accuracy™, severe weather alerts, storm radar, hurricane tracker, live radar notifications, and daily forecasts with hourly and Minute-by-Minute® weather updates tailored for any location. AccuWeather's accurate forecasts and alerts will better protect your family and keep them safer. The app delivers more reliable and more accurate weather forecasts from wind speed to temperature and tracks severe weather with animated radar. Track AccuWeather exclusives, including MinuteCast®, AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperature, AccuWeather Snow Probability Index™, and more in your area. Forecasts can be localized to your exact street address. AccuWeather App Features: • NEW: Personalized Experiences — curated and collected weather tracker based on your lifestyle and interests (School, Fall Foliage, Pets, and UV & Sun to start – more soon). • Maps to help you visualize wildfire smoke impact areas, as well as localized air quality index (AQI) tracking to help plan outdoor activity and exposure. • Exclusive MinuteCast® – hyperlocal precipitation type/intensity forecast, plus start/end times for rain/snow, next 4 hours, pinpointed to street address or GPS in 210 countries/territories. • RealFeel® Temperature — most accurate "feels like" description, based on 10+ factors (sunshine intensity, wind, humidity, air density). • RealFeel Shade™ — exclusive sun vs. shade "feels like" difference. • Independently verified as the most accurate source for hurricane trackers, forecasts, and weather warnings, outperforming the National Hurricane Center and all other known sources. • Live radar + exclusive AccuLightning™ for precise, real-time lightning strike tracking. AccuLumen Brightness Index™ — day brightness characterization for outdoor planning and UV protection. • WinterCast® — detailed snow/ice storm radar and forecasting, min/max snowfall in inches per storm. UPGRADE TO PREMIUM • Upgrade to Premium+ to access more detailed extended forecasts, often more advanced alerts, and menus to customize your preferences — in an ad-free experience designed to help you stay better informed and better prepared. • NEW: Premium+ Family Plan — protect everyone in your household with up to six individual profiles for localized weather alerts, personalized experiences, and the proven Superior Accuracy™ built into Premium+ plans. • AccuWeather Alerts™ — severe weather warnings and alerts, often with the most advanced notice 10-Day Hourly Forecast Graphics (HourCast™) Longer Range Forecasts — 90-day daily, 10-day HourCast™ • Premium Widgets and compatibility with iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV • Customizable health/activity views (allergies, asthma, migraine, etc.) AccuWeather Privacy Policy: https://www.accuweather.com/en/privacy AccuWeather Terms and Conditions: https://www.accuweather.com/en/legal
OpenSnow
Get the most accurate snow forecasts, detailed snow reports, and severe weather maps. Access 15-day forecasts, local expert insights, and offline 3D maps for snow depth, avalanche risk, and more. Track storms with advanced radar and AI-powered weather systems.
- 15-Day Snow Forecast
- Local Expert Snow Reports
- 3D & Offline Weather Maps
- AI-Powered Weather System
- Severe Weather Tracking
- Mountain Webcams
- Snow Depth & Avalanche Risk Maps
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OpenSnow is your trusted source for the most accurate snow forecast, snow report, and ski conditions. "Weather forecasting for the mountains takes extra focus, analysis, and precision, which is exactly what OpenSnow provides. The app is incredible, even for super weather nerds like myself." – Cody Townsend, Pro Skier 15-Day Snow Forecasts Finding the location that has the best snow conditions can feel overwhelming. With OpenSnow, deciding where to go is easy. View the latest 15-day snow forecast, snow report, conditions history, and mountain webcams for your favorite locations in just a few seconds. Local Daily Snow Experts Instead of spending hours sifting through weather data, get the inside scoop in just a few minutes. Our local experts write a new Daily Snow forecast each day in the winter for regions around the US, Canada, Europe, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Have one of our expert local forecasters guide you to the best snow conditions. 3D Weather + Snow Maps We make it easy to track incoming storms with super-res radar and global precipitation, radar, and snow forecast maps. You can also view 3D maps for snow depth, avalanche risk, slope angle, active fires, air quality, wildfire smoke, public and private land ownership, and more. Download high-resolution satellite maps to view offline. PEAKS + StormNet PEAKS is our state-of-the-art weather forecast model optimized for complex, mountain terrain. StormNet is our severe weather forecast model that produces real-time, high-resolution forecasts for lightning, hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Combined, PEAKS + StormNet provide a first-of-its-kind, fully operational multi-component weather forecast system. Daily Features • 15-Day Hourly Forecasts • Current + Forecast Radar • Precipitation Forecast Maps • Air Quality Forecasts • Wildfire Smoke Forecast Maps • 50,000+ Weather Stations • 3D + Offline Maps • Land Boundary + Private Ownership Maps • Recent Satellite Maps Snow + Ski Features • 15-Day Snow Forecast • Powder Quality Forecast • Snow Depth Map • Season Snowfall Map • Snow Forecast Alerts • Snow Forecast Maps • Offline Ski Resort Trail Maps • Snow Forecast + Report Widgets • Historical Snow Reports Severe Weather Features (US only) • Super-Res Radar • Lightning Risk • Tornado Risk • Hail Risk • Damaging Winds Risk • Severe Weather Alerts Free Features • My Location 15-Day Forecast • Snow Forecast 15-Day Summary • Historical Weather + Snow Reports • Snow Report Alerts • Avalanche Forecasts • Mountain Webcams • Active Fires Map • Air Quality Map • Slope Angle + Slope Aspect — Free Trial — New accounts automatically receive the full OpenSnow Premium experience, with no credit card or payment information required. If you choose not to purchase OpenSnow after the free trial is over, you will be automatically downgraded to a free account and not charged. — In-App Purchase — OpenSnow Base is an auto-renewable subscription, which will renew yearly at $49.99 USD. Payment will be charged to the user's Apple account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. If the auto-renewal fails due to a payment issue, you will still be able to access the paid content for 16 days while Apple attempts to collect payment. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Full terms and conditions can be found here: https://support.opensnow.com/legal/terms | https://support.opensnow.com/legal/privacy Sales through Apple will be governed by Apple’s refund policy. We value all of our customers and encourage you to provide feedback on your experience. Please get in touch with us by sending an email to hello@opensnow.com
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Verdict
AccuWeather and OpenSnow both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of OpenSnow's written reviews are positive against 27% of AccuWeather's. OpenSnow also leads on ads (none vs shown). AccuWeather's advantage is ratings volume (1.5M vs 9.1K) and chart position (#3 vs #19). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. AccuWeather sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and OpenSnow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for AccuWeather against 4.7 for OpenSnow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AccuWeather has 1.5M ratings behind it against 9.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of AccuWeather's written reviews are positive against 80% of OpenSnow's.
AccuWeather ships an update fortnightly, OpenSnow every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.
| Parameter | AccuWeather | OpenSnow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.5M ratings) | 4.7 (9.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | 80.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.5M — better | 9.1K |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #3 — better | #19 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 178 MB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AccuWeather International, Inc. | Cloudnine Weather, Inc. |
Customer experience
AccuWeather
OpenSnow
User reviews
AccuWeather
From 1.5M App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌟 Accurate weather forecasts
- 🔍 Detailed weather information
- 📊 Reliable data source
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🌤️ Useful weather visualizations
Room to improve
- 🔄 Inconsistent forecast accuracy
- 🕰️ Cluttered and confusing navigation
- 💰 Excessive paid subscription requirements
- 📢 Intrusive and frequent advertisements
- 🔌 Increased battery consumption
OpenSnow
From 9.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Accurate snow forecasts
- 📊 Detailed weather data and maps
- 🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of ski resorts
- 💻 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🤖 Reliable and consistent forecasts
Room to improve
- 💰 Subscription model can be expensive
- 🌐 Limited coverage outside of North America
- 🕰️ Occasional delays in updating snow conditions
- 🤖 Inconsistent accuracy in long-term forecasts
- 🔒 Paywall restricts access to some features
Bugs and requests
AccuWeather
Reported bugs
3 issues- Radar data not loading properly
- Hourly forecast not displaying correctly
- Location services not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable home screen and data views
- Improved push notification system
- Expanded weather data (e.g. wind, pollen, tides)
- Option to revert to previous app layout
OpenSnow
Reported bugs
2 issues- Occasional crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Inconsistencies in the display of weather data and forecasts
Requested features
5 requests- Expand coverage to more international ski resorts
- Improve offline functionality and data availability
- Introduce more customization options for user preferences
- Enhance integration with other outdoor activity planning apps
- Provide more detailed snow and weather data for backcountry use
In-app purchases
AccuWeather
- AccuWeather Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
- AccuWeather Premium+ (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- AccuWeather Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$12.991 Year
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- AccuWeather Premium+ (Annual)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- AccuWeather Premium+ (Annual)3 Months trial$29.991 Year
- AccuWeather Premium+ Family Plan$79.991 Year
- Platinum RestoreFree
OpenSnow
- OpenSnow Legacy$49.991 Year
- OpenSnow Base$49.991 Year
- OpenSnow Base Legacy$49.991 Year
Questions
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