Comparison

Mountain vs OmniLensEarth

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

Head to head
About

Mountain

Provides detailed weather forecasts for over 11,000 mountain summits globally. Offers hourly and long-range predictions, multi-elevation weather data, and offline map access for planning outdoor adventures.

Highlights
  • Free 6-day forecasts
  • Weather at multiple elevations
  • Hour-by-hour weather detail
  • Offline maps and forecasts
  • Detailed topographic and satellite mapping
  • Import GPX routes
Features
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For over 20 years, Mountain-Forecast.com has been the go-to weather service for mountain enthusiasts, offering reliable forecasts for more than 11,000 summits worldwide.
 From Mount Rainier to Mount Fuji, climbers, skiers, snowboarders, mountain bikers, and hikers count on our accurate mountain forecasts to plan everything from casual day trips to major expeditions. Why choose the Mountain Forecast App? - Weather at multiple elevations - Long-range 16-day forecasts* - Hour-by-hour weather detail - Four forecast updates per day - Detailed topographic and satellite mapping - NEW: offline maps and forecasts* - Import GPX routes *MountainPro features, available to subscribers (who also offer ad-free web browsing of the mountain-forecast.com website) Offline Access: Download forecasts and topographic maps without an internet connection so you’re always prepared. “A must-have app for anyone who spends time in the mountains. The forecasts for different elevations are critical for both planning and when I’m out climbing. The best mountain weather app out there!” Leigh Strong (USA) Please remember that mountain weather is unpredictable; always combine our forecasts with your on-the-spot observations and other sources. Venture safely with Mountain-Forecast.com as your essential mountain weather guide. -- Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

OmniLensEarth

Features
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OmniLens Earth is the essential meteorological app designed for professionals and weather enthusiasts alike. Dive deep into the world of weather data with an intuitive interface that brings you comprehensive access to: -Numerical weather models -Surface and upper air analysis products -A vast collection of text products including fire weather, hydrological data, WFO forecasts, hazards, convective outlooks, tropical updates, winter weather, drought conditions, climate data, space weather, earthquake info, and marine weather reports. Whether you’re tracking a developing storm or researching climatological trends, OmniLens Earth offers reliable, timely, and detailed data all in one place. Stay informed with easy-to-navigate menus and continuously updated information tailored for those who live and breathe weather. Download OmniLens Earth today — your window into the atmosphere.

Screenshots

Mountain4 screens
OmniLensEarth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mountain at Free against OmniLensEarth's $4.99. Mountain also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and chart position (#61 vs unranked). OmniLensEarth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

Mountain is free to download; OmniLensEarth costs $4.99 up front. Mountain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. OmniLensEarth asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mountain ships an update every 2 months, OmniLensEarth every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Mountain versus OmniLensEarth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMountainOmniLensEarth
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.9 (845 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings845 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#61 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeteo365 Ltd.Wafaa Shanti

Bugs and requests

Mountain

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App crashes after 4 seconds of use
  • Forecast table data misalignment (temperature shows with wrong icons)
  • Password reset not accepting new passwords
  • Freezing level data appears in humidity column
  • 12-day forecast non-functional at mid-low elevations
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  • Minimum temperature missing from recent update
  • Graph data not lining up with forecast information

Requested features

6 requests
  • Imperial and metric unit switching
  • GPS track recording capability
  • Past weather data/history viewing
  • Better search functionality for minor peaks and ridges
  • Restore minimum temperature display
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  • 12-day forecast for all elevation settings

OmniLensEarth

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mountain

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Service (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Premium Service (Yearly)$24.991 Year
None

OmniLensEarth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mountain free?
Mountain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OmniLensEarth free?
OmniLensEarth costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mountain or OmniLensEarth have ads?
Mountain shows ads; OmniLensEarth does not.
Which is updated more often, Mountain or OmniLensEarth?
Mountain ships an update every 2 months, and OmniLensEarth every 7 months. Most recently, Mountain was updated on November 14, 2026 and OmniLensEarth on November 4, 2026.

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