Comparison

Snow vs Going Blue

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

Going Blue

This weather app provides detailed forecasts via satellite messengers, ideal for remote expeditions. It compresses extensive weather data into single messages, accessible through SMS, Garmin inReach, or iPhone satellite messaging.

Highlights
  • Satellite messenger compatibility
  • Custom data compression codec
  • SMS, Garmin inReach, iPhone messaging support
  • Hourly and 13-day forecasts
  • Multiple weather variables
  • Over 30 forecast models
  • Forecast comparison
Features
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Going Blue is an expedition weather app designed specifically for low-bandwidth satellite connections. It is built for skiers, alpinists, backpackers, kayakers, sailors, hunters, and anyone else who needs detailed weather forecasts in remote places. Going Blue works with direct-to-cell satellite internet, SMS, Garmin inReach, iPhone satellite messaging, and ZOLEO. How it works 1. Build a forecast request in the app. Choose the location, model, and variables that you care about. 2. Send the forecast request to Going Blue via the internet, SMS, Garmin inReach, ZOLEO, or iPhone satellite messaging. 3. Receive an encoded message from Going Blue. Paste it into the app to see a detailed forecast. Features - Satellite ready: Get forecasts anywhere in the world, without cell reception. Works with direct-to-cell satellite internet (Starlink Direct to Cell, T-Satellite), Garmin inReach, ZOLEO, and iPhone satellite messaging. - Hundreds of data points per message: Uses custom compression optimized for weather data to fit a detailed weather forecast into a single message. - 30+ weather models: Forecasts from high-resolution models like HRRR (3km), HRDPS (2.5km), ICON-D2 (2km), and MET Norway (1km). Automatically chooses the best model for your location. - Detailed cloud cover: See up to 10 levels in the atmosphere to differentiate between high clouds, valley fog, and whiteout conditions. - Mountain forecasts: Pressure-level winds and freezing level for high-altitude mountaineering. - Air quality: Plan around wildfire smoke and other pollution with AQI forecasts. - Model agreement: See how well the forecast agrees with models from NOAA, ECMWF, ECCC, and DWD. - Avalanche forecasts: Full avalanche forecasts from Avalanche Canada. - Works offline: All forecasts are saved on your device for comparing multiple models and past forecasts while offline. - Private: Going Blue requires no account and does not store your name, email, or phone number. Terms of Use: https://going.blue/terms

Screenshots

Snow4 screens
Going Blue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Going Blue at free against Snow's free with in-app purchases. Going Blue also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Snow's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 4) and chart position (#63 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Snow sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Going Blue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Snow against 5.0 for Going Blue. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snow has 1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snow ships an update every 3 weeks, Going Blue every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Snow versus Going Blue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnowGoing Blue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#63 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.416.4
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeteo365 Ltd.Lane Aasen

Customer experience

Snow

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

Going Blue

All ratings2 ratings
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
2 purchases

Going Blue

Subscriptions2
  • Going Blue Expedition (1 month)$9.991 Month
  • Going Blue Expedition (annual)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Snow free?
Snow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Going Blue free?
Going Blue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Snow or Going Blue?
Going Blue is rated higher. Snow averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Going Blue averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Snow or Going Blue have ads?
Neither Snow nor Going Blue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Snow or Going Blue?
Snow ships an update every 3 weeks, and Going Blue every 8 days. Most recently, Snow was updated on November 13, 2026 and Going Blue on November 13, 2026.

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