# Weather & Radar vs OpenSnow

The clearest difference is ads: OpenSnow at none against Weather & Radar's shown. Weather & Radar's advantage is ratings volume (305K vs 9.1K) and chart position (#15 vs #72). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Weather & Radar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 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 — 4.7 for Weather & Radar against 4.7 for OpenSnow. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weather & Radar has 305K ratings behind it against 9.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Weather & Radar's written reviews are positive against 80% of OpenSnow's.

Weather & Radar ships an update fortnightly, OpenSnow every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather & Radar | OpenSnow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (305K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-and-radar/id545993260/reviews) | [4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opensnow/id780890907/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **305K** | 9.1K |
| Positive reviews | 74.7% of reviews | **80.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | #72 |
| Size | 243 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WetterOnline - Meteorologische Dienstleistungen GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/407957034) | [Cloudnine Weather LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/487445927) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather & Radar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-and-radar/id545993260)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Weather, #134 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Stay informed with accurate hourly and daily weather forecasts, including detailed radar maps for rain, snow, and lightning. Receive personalized alerts, track air quality, and get specialized information for winter sports and coastal conditions.

**Highlights:** Hourly & daily weather forecast, All-in-one weather maps, Rain, snow, wind, lightning radar, Weather alerts & storm tracker, Ski & winter sports info, Coastal conditions, Personalized notifications

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Yearly | $8.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Accurate weather forecasts
- 📊 Detailed weather information
- 🗺️ Comprehensive radar maps
- ⏱️ Timely updates
- 🔍 Localized weather data

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌐 Location issues and inaccuracies
- 📢 Intrusive ads
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🕰️ Slow response times
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Radar map not updating correctly
- Temperature readings not matching other sources
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to change temperature units
- More detailed weather history
- Improved widget functionality
- Better integration with other weather services


### OpenSnow

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

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Grossing · Weather, #110 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 & Radar free?

Weather & Radar 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 & Radar or OpenSnow?

Weather & Radar and OpenSnow are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 305K and 9.1K ratings respectively.

### Do Weather & Radar or OpenSnow have ads?

Weather & Radar shows ads; OpenSnow does not.

### Which is updated more often, Weather & Radar or OpenSnow?

Weather & Radar ships an update fortnightly, and OpenSnow every 2 weeks. Most recently, Weather & Radar was updated on September 25, 2026 and OpenSnow on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Weather & Radar or OpenSnow?

Weather & Radar currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and OpenSnow at #72. 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.*