Comparison

Snow vs KWind

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

Head to head
About

Snow

Access reliable mountain weather and snow reports for over 3,200 ski resorts worldwide. Track conditions, find the best snow, and plan your trips with detailed forecasts, webcams, and maps. Receive alerts and discover hidden gems for your next adventure.

Highlights
  • Detailed ski resort weather
  • Webcams with archive images
  • Snow Finder for best resorts
  • Favorite ski resorts list
  • Current weather observations
  • Topographic & satellite maps
  • Snow alerts (email/push)
  • 16-day weather forecasts (premium)
Features
Currently charting
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Trusted by millions of Americans since 1999, [Snow-Forecast.com](https://snow-forecast.com/) helps skiers and snowboarders find the best snow, plan perfect trips, and stay informed of mountain weather from Glencoe and Nevis Range to the Alps and beyond. Discover where to go - Check detailed weather forecasts by elevation (bottom / mid / top of resort) - Access weekly regional snow reports on the go - Watch live webcams, nearest webcams (Now available as home screen widgets) - Verify it snowed with ‘Hind-Cam’, our recent daily webcam snapshots - Find resorts that work for you with ‘Snow Finder’ - Quick-view weather of all your favourite spots on one My Snow page - Track live wind, temperature,visibility and so much more - Explore and plan with weather maps (topographic, satellite, snow depth…) Plan future trips - Get free snow alerts push notifications/emails - Make your own mind up with our detailed interactive weather reports - Track snow depth, conditions and forecasts across 3,300+ mountain destinations - Get exclusive discounts on ski hire, airport transfers, holidays and more Go Premium with SnowPro - Upgrade from 6 days to our industry leading 16 day forecasts. - Unlock hourly elevation-based forecasts because it’s all about the here and now - Activate snow alerts and push notifications for unlimited resorts - Enjoy full website and app premium access with a unified MySnow account. - Uninterrupted Ad-free browsing experience. - Better discounts and promo codes on our partner products and services. Wherever the mountain takes you, know before you go. Because the best days start with the best forecasting tools in your pocket. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

KWind

This app provides real-time wind data, personalized alerts, and detailed spot information for wind sports enthusiasts. Plan your sessions with live conditions, historical trends, and tide details.

Highlights
  • Live wind data
  • Wind notifications
  • Spot guides
  • Wind history analysis
  • Wind statistics
  • Tide details
  • Wind station map
Features
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KWind – The Worldwide Live Wind Network for Every Windsport Enthusiast KWind is more than an app—it is a worldwide network of high-quality live wind stations and your trusted companion for every windy adventure. Designed for kitesurfers, windsurfers, sailors, paragliders, and all wind lovers, KWind provides reliable, real-time wind information from important watersports locations around the world. Whether you want to check current conditions or plan your next session, KWind takes the guesswork out of your decisions and helps you make the most of every windy day. The Ecowitt–KWind–Windguru Network combines high-quality weather station hardware with a growing global wind network. KWind supplies accurate live wind-speed data in knots to Windguru, helping to improve live wind information and support better weather and wind forecasts in the future. Features: * Live Wind – View reliable, real-time wind data. * Wind Notifications – Set personalized alerts for your favorite spots and never miss perfect conditions. * Spot Guides – Discover great locations with helpful information and local insights. * Wind History – Analyze historical wind conditions and trends. * Wind Statistics – Gain deeper insights through comprehensive wind data. * Tide Information – Check tide details when planning your session. * Worldwide Station Map – Find KWind weather stations around the globe. New in this version: In the app settings, you can now find direct links to our weather station partner, Ecowitt, as well as information for kite centers and future KWind station owners. This release also improves the stability, performance, and reliability of the KWind network experience. Download KWind and make every moment in the wind count.

Screenshots

Snow4 screens
KWind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KWind at 100% against Snow's 47%. KWind also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Snow's advantage is chart position (#103 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Snow sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. KWind asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snow ships an update every 3 weeks, KWind every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Snow versus KWind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnowKWind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (995 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings995 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#103 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size147 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeteo365 Ltd.Helium Smart World

Customer experience

Snow

All ratings949 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.6%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews526 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral8.2%
Negative44.7%

KWind

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Snow

Subscriptions10
  • Snow-Forecast Premium: Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Snow-Forecast Premium: Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Premium Service (Monthly)$5.991 Month
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  • Snow-Forecast Premium: Weekly$7.997 Days
  • Snow-Forecast Premium: Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Snow-Forecast Premium: 6 Monthly$17.996 Months
  • Premium Service (6 Monthly)$17.996 Months
  • Premium Service (Yearly)$24.491 Year
  • Premium p2: 6 Months$34.996 Months
  • Snow-Forecast Premium: Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Service (1 Month)$5.99
  • Premium Service (6 Months)$17.99
None

KWind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Snow free?
Snow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KWind free?
KWind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Snow or KWind have ads?
Neither Snow nor KWind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Snow or KWind?
Snow ships an update every 3 weeks, and KWind every 5 days. Most recently, Snow was updated on October 29, 2026 and KWind on October 27, 2026.

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