Comparison

Weather Hi vs Snow Report & Forecast

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

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About

Weather Hi

This app provides real-time animated weather radar on an interactive map with future forecasts and detailed weather information. It offers advanced alerts for severe weather, including lightning and precipitation, and allows users to monitor air quality and wildfire activity.

Highlights
  • Real-time animated weather radar
  • Interactive map with layers
  • Future forecasts and detailed info
  • Severe weather alerts
  • Air quality index (AQI)
  • Wildfire monitoring
  • Location-based weather
Features
Currently charting
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Weather Hi-Def Radar Forecast is a simple yet powerful weather radar app that features real-time animated weather radar images in vivid color on a highly-responsive interactive map. View future forecasts and detailed weather information with map layers, including fire & air quality index. See freezing rain on the radar so you can anticipate hazardous road conditions. Stay ahead of the weather with advanced alerts, including lightning & precipitation notifications so you’re always prepared. Features include: • Sharp weather radar imagery display current & future radar images • View weather map full-screen on your device and hide the app buttons for a crystal clear detailed overview of weather radar activity • Tap & hold on the map to check current weather conditions and forecasts • Get real-time push notifications for severe weather conditions including floods, severe storms, temperature advisories, wildfires, snow, high winds, and air quality • Set multiple locations for fast & easy access to weather forecasts, to view current road conditions, barometric pressure readings, and detailed weather information for all your saved locations • View your GPS position, direction of travel, and elevation on the map with location enabled • Monitor local air pollution data with AQI • Quickly view hourly weather with Lock & Home Screen Widgets • Use Fire Overlay to monitor active wildfires near & far Show Weather Layers on the map to see past weather imagery (for U.S. locations & some non-U.S. locations where available) • Radar layer • Clouds layer • Clouds & Radar layer • Temperature layer • Water Temperature layer • Wind Speed layer • Snowfall layer • Road Weather layer • Wave Height layer Severe Weather Overlays and alerts on the map to see severe weather warning boxes(U.S. locations only): • Tap alert boxes on the map to view info • Tornado and Thunderstorm watches and warnings • Flood watches and warnings • Hurricane and Tropical Storm forecast tracks • Hurricane and Tropical Storm watches and warnings • Storm Tracks showing direction of storm in the next few minutes • Winter storm watches and warnings • Marine and coastal alerts • Earthquakes • View Lightning strikes on the map Purchase Storm Watch Plus to unlock the following: • Future Animated Radar - See wind, snow, rain and clouds move across the map • 15-Day Forecast - View in-depth weather forecasts • Advanced Weather Layers - Road weather, air quality, UV index, wind, surface temps, tides & more • Severe Weather Overlays - Lightning trikes, wildfires and storms • Real-time Weather Alerts - Get notifications including flood, fire, snow, hurricanes and severe storms • Create & Save Map Views - Save your favorite map layers and overlays for easy access anytime • Activity & Health Forecasts - See how today’s weather affects your activities & health • Historical Weather Insights - See three year averages and weather this day, one year ago • Snow Report - View detailed winter conditions including snow depth & snowfall • Apple Watch App - Check the current weather, forecasts and radar maps, right from your wrist • Apple CarPlay Widgets- View weather conditions hands free from your vehicle • Premium Widgets - View weather details on your Home and Lock Screens Subscription Terms: • Subscription Terms and Terms of Use: https://maplemedia.io/terms-of-service/ • Privacy Policy: https://maplemedia.io/privacy/ • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Apple Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Email support.weatherhd@maplemedia.io for fast & friendly support.

About

Snow Report & Forecast

Get detailed snow reports and weather forecasts, including hourly snowfall, 7-day NOAA forecasts, and satellite imagery. Access NWS discussions and long-range outlooks for weather planning.

Highlights
  • 7-day NOAA snow forecast
  • 3-day hourly snowfall forecast
  • GOES satellite imagery
  • NWS weather forecast discussions
  • 16-day weather forecast models
  • NOAA winter weather graphics
Features
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Download the most comprehensive Snow Report and Forecast app for iOS. Features Include: + 7-day NOAA Point & Zone Snow Forecast + 3-day NOHRSC Hourly Snowfall Forecast + GOES-East & GOES-West Satellite Imagery + NWS Weather Forecast Discussion Reports + 16-day NCEP Weather Forecast Models + 3-month Precipitation & Temperature Outlook + GOES Satellite Imagery iOS 14 Widgets + Daily NCDC U.S. Snowfall Reports + 48h Recent NOAA Snowfall Reports + NOAA Weather Map Overlays 7-DAY NOAA WEATHER FORECAST - Snowfall Summary, Point & Zone Forecast - Snow Accumulation & Probability - Severe Weather Hazards Simply tap any point on the map for a spot specific snow and weather forecast. 3-DAY HOURLY SNOWFALL & WEATHER FORECAST - Hourly Snowfall - Cumulative Snow Depth - Rainfall - Wind Speed - Air Temperature - Relative Humidity Access NOHRSC data from over 20,000 weather stations that report snowfall and cumulative snow depth. GOES SATELLITE IMAGERY Ten (10) Satellite Imagery Filters - Visible (Band 2) - Near IR (Bands 4 & 5) - Infrared (Bands 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 14 & 16) NOAA & NCDC DAILY U.S. SNOWFALL REPORTS - NCDC Daily & monthly snowfall totals - NOAA 48-hour recent snowfall reports NOAA WEATHER RADAR Important Note: NOHRSC weather stations are primarily available for the continental USA and Canada. Data is generally not available in Hawaii or Alaska. The 7-day NOAA/NWS Point-Forecast feature is only available for locations in USA territory. If you have questions about data coverage, please email me. — PRO SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES — + 7-day Hourly Weather Forecast + 16-Day Weather Forecast Models + Full Screen, Hi-Res Satellite Imagery + Hi-Res Weather Simulation Models + NOAA Winter Weather Graphics + WPC Precipitation & Temperature Outlook 7-DAY NOAA HOURLY WEATHER FORECAST - Snowfall Accumulation - Probability of Snowfall - Wind Speed, Gust, Direction - Probability of Precipitation - Air Temperature - Cloud Cover - Relative Humidity NOAA WINTER WEATHER GRAPHICS - Expected Snowfall - Percent Chance of X” Snow - Storm Severity Index - Snow Amount - Snow Load - Blowing Snow - Flash Freeze - Ground Blizzard - Ice Accumulation - Expected Ice Accumulation - Significant Surface Low Track - Day 3 Snowfall Accumulation Probability - Day 4-7 Probability of Exceeding X” Snow - Day 8-14 Snow Hazards Outlook FULL SCREEN, HI-RES SATELLITE IMAGERY 16-DAY WEATHER FORECAST MODELS - Global Forecast System (GFS) - Global Ensemble Forecast System (GEFS) - North American Ensemble (NAEFS) WEATHER SIMULATION FORECAST MODELS + Hi-Res Ensemble Forecast (HREF) - Simulated Radar - 1-hour Mean Snow - 3-hour Mean Snow - Mean Snow Total - Probability of Snow - Probability of Snow, > 1” per hour - Probability of Snow, > 1” per 3 hours - Probability of Snow, > 3” per 3 hours - Probability of Sleet - Probability of Freezing Rain + More Weather Models - Hi-Res Rapid Refresh (HRRR) - North American Mesoscale (NAM) - Hi-Res North American Mesoscale (NAM-HIRES) TERMS & CONDITIONS https://lwbrandsllc.com/snow-report-forecast-terms-conditions/ — * Available for iPad and iPhone with single purchase Regional Coverage Includes: - Continental USA - Hawaii - Alaska - Puerto Rico Enjoy!

Screenshots

Weather Hi4 screens
Snow Report & Forecast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Snow Report & Forecast at none against Weather Hi's shown. Snow Report & Forecast also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 34%). Weather Hi's advantage is ratings volume (77K vs 4K) and chart position (#22 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence 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. Weather Hi sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Snow Report & Forecast sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Weather Hi holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather Hi has 77K ratings behind it against 4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Weather Hi's written reviews are positive against 67% of Snow Report & Forecast's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Weather Hi versus Snow Report & Forecast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWeather HiSnow Report & Forecast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (77K ratings) — better4.4 (4K ratings)
Positive reviews34.4% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings77K — better4K
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#22 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size421 MB56 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMaple Media Apps, LLCLW Brands, LLC

Customer experience

Weather Hi

All ratings76,635 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews462 reviews
Positive34.4%
Neutral8.9%
Negative56.7%

Snow Report & Forecast

All ratings4,006 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral5.3%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral2.3%
Negative31.0%

User reviews

Weather Hi

From 77K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Accurate weather radar
  • 🗺️ Detailed map layers
  • 🔍 Comprehensive weather data
  • ⚠️ Helpful for tracking severe weather

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔄 Constant pop-up ads for premium features
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches (freezing, loading issues)
  • 🇨🇦 Limited functionality outside the US

Snow Report & Forecast

From 4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌟 Excellent accuracy
  • 🔍 Detailed snow forecasts
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🕰️ Updates during critical times
  • 🌍 Limited coverage outside US
  • 🔍 Confusing interface navigation
  • 🔢 Inconsistent data between locations

Bugs and requests

Weather Hi

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Radar imagery disappearing
  • Location jumping back to user's position
  • Future radar not working despite subscription

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable radar loop controls
  • Improved location tracking and centering
  • Celsius temperature option for non-US users
  • Restore previously free features

Snow Report & Forecast

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Keyboard issues on iPad
  • Forecast data contradictions
  • Frequent update notifications

Requested features

4 requests
  • Snow depth data integration
  • Landscape mode for iPad
  • Snow alerts and notifications
  • Metric units support

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Weather Hi

Subscriptions12
  • Future Weather$1.991 Month
  • Storm Watch Plus Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Lightning Alerts$4.991 Month
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  • Storm Watch Monthly$5.491 Month
  • Storm Watch Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Lightning Notification Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Storm Watch Plus Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Storm Watch Monthly3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Storm Watch Annual1 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Storm Watch Annual$39.991 Year
  • Storm Watch Plus Annual$49.991 Year
  • Storm Watch Plus1 Month trial$49.991 Year
4 purchases

Snow Report & Forecast

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Subscription (Monthly)3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription (Yearly)3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Tip the Developer$0.99
  • Tip the Developer$2.99

Questions

Is Weather Hi free?
Weather Hi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Snow Report & Forecast free?
Snow Report & Forecast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Weather Hi or Snow Report & Forecast?
Weather Hi is rated higher. Weather Hi averages 4.6 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while Snow Report & Forecast averages 4.4 from 4K ratings.
Do Weather Hi or Snow Report & Forecast have ads?
Weather Hi shows ads; Snow Report & Forecast does not.
Which is updated more often, Weather Hi or Snow Report & Forecast?
Weather Hi ships an update monthly, and Snow Report & Forecast monthly. Most recently, Weather Hi was updated on September 24, 2026 and Snow Report & Forecast on September 23, 2026.

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