# Weather Hi vs OpenSnow

Weather Hi and OpenSnow both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of OpenSnow's written reviews are positive against 35% of Weather Hi's. OpenSnow also leads on ads (none vs shown). Weather Hi's advantage is ratings volume (77K vs 9.1K) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather Hi sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and OpenSnow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Weather Hi against 4.7 for OpenSnow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather Hi has 77K ratings behind it against 9.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of Weather Hi's written reviews are positive against 80% of OpenSnow's.

Weather Hi ships an update every 2 weeks, OpenSnow every 11 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Hi | OpenSnow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (77K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-hi-def-radar-forecast/id458225159/reviews) | **[4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opensnow/id780890907/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **77K** | 9.1K |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | **80.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #24 | **#19** |
| Size | 420 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maple Media Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1289801633) | [Cloudnine Weather, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/487445927) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Hi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-hi-def-radar-forecast/id458225159)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Get real-time animated weather radar with detailed forecasts and alerts for severe conditions. Monitor fire and air quality, and view road conditions. Advanced features include future radar, 15-day forecasts, and historical data with an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Real-time animated weather radar, Interactive map with layers, Future forecasts and detailed weather info, Severe weather alerts (lightning, precipitation), Fire & air quality index monitoring, Road condition and freezing rain alerts, Multiple location saving

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Future Weather | $1.99 | per month |
| Storm Watch Plus Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Lightning Alerts | $4.99 | per month |
| Storm Watch Monthly | $5.49 | per month |
| Storm Watch Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Lightning Notification Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Storm Watch Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Storm Watch Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Storm Watch Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Storm Watch Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Storm Watch Plus Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Storm Watch Plus | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### OpenSnow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opensnow/id780890907)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Weather, #37 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get the most accurate snow forecasts, detailed snow reports, and severe weather maps. Access 15-day forecasts, local expert insights, and offline 3D maps for snow depth, avalanche risk, and more. Track storms with advanced radar and AI-powered weather systems.

**Highlights:** 15-Day Snow Forecast, Local Expert Snow Reports, 3D & Offline Weather Maps, AI-Powered Weather System, Severe Weather Tracking, Mountain Webcams, Snow Depth & Avalanche Risk Maps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OpenSnow Legacy | $49.99 | per year |
| OpenSnow Base | $49.99 | per year |
| OpenSnow Base Legacy | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate snow forecasts
- 📊 Detailed weather data and maps
- 🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of ski resorts
- 💻 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🤖 Reliable and consistent forecasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model can be expensive
- 🌐 Limited coverage outside of North America
- 🕰️ Occasional delays in updating snow conditions
- 🤖 Inconsistent accuracy in long-term forecasts
- 🔒 Paywall restricts access to some features

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Inconsistencies in the display of weather data and forecasts

**Requested features**

- Expand coverage to more international ski resorts
- Improve offline functionality and data availability
- Introduce more customization options for user preferences
- Enhance integration with other outdoor activity planning apps
- Provide more detailed snow and weather data for backcountry use


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Weather Hi free?

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

### Is OpenSnow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weather Hi or OpenSnow?

OpenSnow is rated higher. Weather Hi averages 4.6 out of 5 from 77K ratings, while OpenSnow averages 4.7 from 9.1K ratings.

### Do Weather Hi or OpenSnow have ads?

Weather Hi shows ads; OpenSnow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weather Hi or OpenSnow?

Weather Hi ships an update every 2 weeks, and OpenSnow every 11 days. Most recently, Weather Hi was updated on November 1, 2026 and OpenSnow on November 1, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Weather Hi or OpenSnow?

Weather Hi currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and OpenSnow at #19. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*