# Snow vs Going Blue

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Snow | Going Blue |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snow-forecastcom/id418032026/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/going-blue/id6798411927/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 47.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | — |
| Size | 141 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) | [Lane Aasen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798411929) |

## What reviewers say

### Snow

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

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Weather, #107 Top Free · 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Snow-Forecast Premium: Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Service (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Snow-Forecast Premium: Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Snow-Forecast Premium: Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| 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 |


### Going Blue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/going-blue/id6798411927)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Going Blue Expedition (1 month) | $9.99 | per month |
| Going Blue Expedition (annual) | $19.99 | per year |


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