Snowtam vs Pocket Radar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Snowtam
This app assists pilots in cold weather by decoding SNOWTAM and MOTNE reports. It also offers a tool to calculate cold temperature altitude adjustments based on Transport Canada's charts.
- SNOWTAM decoder
- MOTNE decoder
- Cold temperature correction tool
- ICAO airport code database
- Runway condition code decoding
- Altitude adjustment calculations
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Snowtam provides pilots with the following useful collection of tools for cold weather conditions: SNOWTAM decoder, MOTNE decoder and a cold temperature correction tool. * SNOWTAM decoder A quick and easy decoder for any of the 16 fields provided in a Snow Notification Report. * An in-built database with over 12,000 ICAO airport codes, together with elevation data (please consult application help page) * MOTNE decoder Runway condition MOTNE codes, which are provided with METARs, can quickly be decoded with an intuitive spin dial interface, ensuring that invalid codes cannot be entered. * Cold temperature corrections Based on Transport Canada's widely available Altitude Correction Chart, this utility uses a formula to quickly calculate cold temperature altitude adjustments. The application comes with detailed help information for each utility.
Pocket Radar
Plan your day with detailed weather forecasts, including temperature, pressure, and wind. Get hourly and 7-day outlooks, plus precipitation maps and air quality information. Stay informed about weather conditions wherever you go.
- Hourly and 7-day forecasts
- Temperature and pressure maps
- Wind speed and direction
- Precipitation and cloud cover
- Air quality index
- Sunrise/sunset times
- Tropical cyclone tracking
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What will the weather bring today, this evening or over the weekend? Pocket Radar helps you plan ahead with hourly forecasts, temperature, atmospheric pressure, wind and weather maps. A FORECAST FOR YOUR PLANS Check current conditions and feels-like temperature. Explore the next 48 hours or look ahead with a 7-day forecast. Whether you’re heading to work, taking a walk or planning a weekend outdoors, choose a place and see what to expect. TEMPERATURE: KNOW WHAT TO WEAR See how warm the afternoon will feel and how much cooler the evening may become. Compare temperatures across the map to prepare for a trip or choose a comfortable time to head outside. PRESSURE: FOLLOW THE CHANGING WEATHER Check the atmospheric pressure forecast and see how it changes over time. Explore the pressure map for a broader view of weather patterns around your area and farther afield. WIND: PREPARE FOR THE CONDITIONS Check wind speed, direction and expected gusts before you leave. Find a suitable time for a run, a bike ride or a day by the water, with the forecast for the place you choose. RAIN, SNOW AND CLOUDS See where precipitation is expected and how it may move. Check conditions around your town or along your journey to help decide whether to bring an umbrella or adjust your outdoor plans. MORE INFORMATION BEFORE YOU GO • Air quality to help you plan time outdoors. • Humidity and cloud cover for a fuller picture of the weather. • Sunrise and sunset times to make the most of daylight. • Tropical cyclone tracks and thunderstorm outlooks to follow developing weather. • Satellite thermal hotspots for additional information about possible fire activity. WEATHER WITHIN REACH Use Pocket Radar on iPhone and iPad, add Home Screen widgets and check precipitation maps on Apple Watch. On iPad and Duo, view the map and detailed forecast side by side. Open Pocket Radar and prepare for the weather wherever your day takes you. Data and forecast availability vary by region and source. Forecasts and air quality estimates may differ from actual conditions. A satellite thermal hotspot does not confirm a fire. For hazardous conditions, follow official warnings from local authorities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pocket Radar at Free against Snowtam's $3.99. Pocket Radar also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.8) and review sentiment (75% vs 43%). Snowtam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#118 vs unranked). On ads and device support 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
Pocket Radar is free to download; Snowtam costs $3.99 up front. Pocket Radar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Snowtam asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pocket Radar holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pocket Radar has 1.6K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Snowtam's written reviews are positive against 75% of Pocket Radar's.
Snowtam ships an update every 7 months, Pocket Radar every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Snowtam | Pocket Radar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.8 (5 ratings) | 4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | 74.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 1.6K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #118 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brendan Wholihan | Dmitry Alaev |
Customer experience
Snowtam
Pocket Radar
Bugs and requests
Snowtam
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Pocket Radar
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes on launch
- Incorrect weather forecasts
- Location services not working properly
Requested features
3 requests- Ability to customize widget
- Option to display temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit
- More detailed weather information (wind, pressure, etc.)
In-app purchases
Snowtam
No in-app purchases
Pocket Radar
- Weather Widget$4.95









