# Weather Mate Pro vs OpenSnow

The clearest difference is price: OpenSnow at Free against Weather Mate Pro's $7.99. OpenSnow also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Weather Mate Pro's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

OpenSnow is free to download; Weather Mate Pro costs $7.99 up front. Weather Mate Pro sells 3 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 — 4.7 for Weather Mate Pro against 4.7 for OpenSnow. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.1K and 9.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Weather Mate Pro's written reviews are positive against 80% of OpenSnow's.

Weather Mate Pro ships an update monthly, OpenSnow every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Weather Mate Pro | OpenSnow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.7 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-mate-pro-forecast/id608515289/reviews) | [4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opensnow/id780890907/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6.1K | **9.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.5% of reviews** | 80.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | #69 |
| Size | 149 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DylogicApps Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/608515292) | [Cloudnine Weather LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/487445927) |

## What reviewers say

### Weather Mate Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weather-mate-pro-forecast/id608515289)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides hyperlocal, accurate weather forecasts and alerts using data from personal weather stations and official sources. It offers detailed hourly and daily predictions, interactive radar maps, and historical climate data for planning.

**Highlights:** Hyperlocal weather data from personal stations, 15-day hourly and daily forecasts, Interactive radar and satellite maps, Severe weather alerts and notifications, Detailed weather history, Travel planner with climate summaries, Air quality data and health recommendations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Weather Sources, Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Extra Weather Sources, Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Extra Weather Sources,Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate and reliable weather data
- 👍 Comprehensive and customizable features
- 💡 Detailed weather maps and overlays
- 👍 Excellent Apple Watch integration
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Inaccurate temperature readings
- 🐛 Delayed weather notifications
- 🐛 Radar and map issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption on Apple Watch

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch app crashes
- Weather data not updating properly
- Incorrect weather information displayed
- Radar map not showing all weather layers

**Requested features**

- Add tide information
- Improve Apple Watch complications
- Provide more weather station options
- Enhance radar animation and future forecasting
- Implement dark mode option


### OpenSnow

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

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Grossing · Weather, #149 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 Mate Pro free?

Weather Mate Pro costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is OpenSnow free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Weather Mate Pro or OpenSnow?

Weather Mate Pro and OpenSnow are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6.1K and 9.1K ratings respectively.

### Do Weather Mate Pro or OpenSnow have ads?

Neither Weather Mate Pro nor OpenSnow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Weather Mate Pro or OpenSnow?

Weather Mate Pro ships an update monthly, and OpenSnow every 2 weeks. Most recently, Weather Mate Pro was updated on September 27, 2026 and OpenSnow on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Weather Mate Pro or OpenSnow?

Weather Mate Pro currently peaks at #29 in the App Store charts, and OpenSnow at #69. 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.*