# Snow vs Avalanche Forecasts

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Avalanche Forecasts at none against Snow's 12. Avalanche Forecasts also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 47%). Snow's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 8 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snow sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Avalanche Forecasts asks for nothing beyond the download.

Snow holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 998 and 403 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Snow's written reviews are positive against 76% of Avalanche Forecasts's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Snow ships an update every 3 weeks, Avalanche Forecasts every 8 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snow | Avalanche Forecasts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (998 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snow-forecast-weather-maps/id418032026/reviews)** | [4.7 (403 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avalanche-forecasts/id501231389/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **998** | 403 |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **75.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#108** | — |
| Size | 147 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) | [Sierra Avalanche Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651253835) |

## What reviewers say

### Snow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snow-forecast-weather-maps/id418032026)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snow-Forecast Premium: Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Snow-Forecast Premium: Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Service (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Snow-Forecast Premium: Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Snow-Forecast Premium: Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Snow-Forecast Premium: 6 Monthly | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Service (6 Monthly) | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Service (Yearly) | $24.49 | per year |
| Premium p2: 6 Months | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Snow-Forecast Premium: Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Service (1 Month) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Service (6 Months) | $17.99 | one-time |


### Avalanche Forecasts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avalanche-forecasts/id501231389)

Access real-time avalanche danger levels across North America with this app. View color-coded danger levels on a map for your chosen timeframe and explore detailed forecasts from over 20 forecasting centers. Stay informed about conditions wherever your adventures take you.

**Highlights:** Real-time avalanche danger levels, Map view with color-coded danger levels, Selectable timeframes (Today, Tomorrow, 2 Days Out), Detailed forecasts from over 20 centers, Support for NWAC, CAIC, UAC, and more

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy-to-use interface and navigation
- 🗺️ Consolidated map view of multiple avalanche regions
- ⚡ Quick access to critical avalanche forecasts
- 🆓 Free app with valuable safety information
- 📱 Simple and intuitive design for on-the-go access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🐛 Color coding not displaying correctly (especially Washington state)
- 🐛 Offline cache feature not working for certain regions
- 🐛 Regional data not populating even when connected to internet
- 🔄 App not updating forecasts from certain centers (NWAC)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes at startup
- Color coding displays as gray for entire regions
- Offline cache not functioning for NWAC zones
- Mt Hood zone not populating data
- Clicking on regions shows all state forecasts instead of specific region

**Requested features**

- iPad Pro screen size optimization
- Trip planning tools
- Slope evaluation features
- Checklists for backcountry planning
- Inclinometer tool


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snow free?

Snow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Avalanche Forecasts free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Snow or Avalanche Forecasts?

Snow is rated higher. Snow averages 4.9 out of 5 from 998 ratings, while Avalanche Forecasts averages 4.7 from 403 ratings.

### Do Snow or Avalanche Forecasts have ads?

Neither Snow nor Avalanche Forecasts shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Snow or Avalanche Forecasts?

Snow ships an update every 3 weeks, and Avalanche Forecasts every 8 months. Most recently, Snow was updated on November 1, 2026 and Avalanche Forecasts on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*