Comparison

Snow vs TrueWind

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
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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 Vail and Kicking Horse 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 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

TrueWind

Navigate Canadian waters with confidence using this intuitive marine weather app. Access vital weather information offline, save favorite locations, and plan your trips with ease. Ideal for fishing, sailing, or any maritime adventure.

Highlights
  • Intuitive map interface
  • Robust offline mode
  • Save favorite spots
  • Canadian waters focus
  • Trip planning assistance
Features
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Set sail with the ultimate marine companion at your fingertips! Our app is expertly designed with mariners in mind, offering a highly intuitive map interface that ensures easy navigation through Canadian waters. Never worry about losing access to vital weather information with our robust offline mode – all the essential data you need is stored on your device and readily available, even in the most remote locations. Plus, our convenient favorites feature allows you to quickly save and access your most frequently visited spots, making trip planning a breeze. Whether you're planning a fishing expedition, a leisurely sail, or an adventurous maritime journey, our app has got you covered. Download today and experience the confidence that comes with having reliable, user-friendly marine weather data right at your fingertips. Don't miss out – your next voyage awaits! Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tidebyteapps.github.io/privacy.html

Screenshots

Snow4 screens
TrueWind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TrueWind at 100% against Snow's 47%. Snow's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and chart position (#57 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Snow sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and TrueWind sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snow ships an update every 3 weeks, TrueWind every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Snow versus TrueWind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnowTrueWind
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#57 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeteo365 Ltd.GUY THOMAS IAIN HALFORD THOMPSON

Customer experience

Snow

All ratings1,021 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.7%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews528 reviews
Positive47.3%
Neutral8.1%
Negative44.5%

TrueWind

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

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Snow

Subscriptions8
  • Snow-Forecast Premium: Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Premium Service (Monthly)$5.991 Month
  • Snow-Forecast Premium: Weekly$7.997 Days
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  • Snow-Forecast Premium: Monthly$12.991 Month
  • 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
1 purchases

TrueWind

Subscriptions1
  • Canadian Marine Weather Pro$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Snow free?
Snow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TrueWind free?
TrueWind is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Snow or TrueWind have ads?
Neither Snow nor TrueWind shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Snow or TrueWind?
Snow ships an update every 3 weeks, and TrueWind every 4 months. Most recently, Snow was updated on November 13, 2026 and TrueWind on November 3, 2026.

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