Mountain vs beta.rocks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
beta.rocks
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beta.rocks gives climbers the information they need before heading to the crag. Get real-time conditions and other data. Know exactly when conditions are best from community reports and see estimated optimal climbing windows. FEATURES: - Community reports: conditions, safety, access, beta, and lost & found - Nearby webcam feeds to see conditions live - 5,000+ crags worldwide with sector information - Sunrise/sunset times and SunCalc link - Favorite crags for quick access - Push notifications for reports on favorite crags (!) - Photo uploads on reports - Weather forecast with daily and hourly breakdowns - Estimated optimal climbing windows showing the best times to climb - Sync across devices with a privacy-first sync key (no email required) - Dark mode and 30 language translations - Links to Google Maps, OpenStreetMap beta.rocks is completely free with no ads. Your privacy matters - no account or email needed. Create an optional profile with a sync key to post reports, vote, and save favorites across devices. Built by climbers, for climbers. Web version: https://beta.rocks
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: beta.rocks at none against Mountain's 2. beta.rocks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Mountain's advantage is chart position (#60 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Mountain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. beta.rocks asks for nothing beyond the download.
Mountain ships an update every 2 months, beta.rocks every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mountain | beta.rocks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (826 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 826 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #60 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meteo365 Ltd. | Roman Batsenko |
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
beta.rocks
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mountain
- Premium Service (Monthly)$3.991 Month
- Premium Service (Yearly)$24.991 Year
beta.rocks
No in-app purchases









