Comparison

Mountain vs Nivium

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

Nivium

Features
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Nivium helps you record and plot snowpack observations in the field. Capture profiles from Voice Notes or use Manual Data Entry to plot profiles in the field immediately, even without reception. Generate clean, plotted snow profiles, keep an archive of past observations, and return to saved profiles when you need them. Built for efficient snowpack documentation: • Voice Notes workflow for structured profile capture • Manual Data Entry for offline profile plotting • Clean plotted snow profile rendering • Saved profile archive • Share and print support Terms of Use (EULA): https://nivium.ca/terms.html

Screenshots

Mountain4 screens
Nivium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Nivium at none against Mountain's shown. Nivium also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). Mountain's advantage is chart position (#54 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mountain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Nivium sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mountain ships an update every 2 months, Nivium every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Mountain versus Nivium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMountainNivium
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (707 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings707 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#54 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeteo365 Ltd.Robert Reindl

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

Nivium

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
2 purchases

Nivium

Subscriptions2
  • Nivium Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Nivium Pro Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Mountain free?
Mountain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nivium free?
Nivium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mountain or Nivium have ads?
Mountain shows ads; Nivium does not.
Which is updated more often, Mountain or Nivium?
Mountain ships an update every 2 months, and Nivium every 6 days. Most recently, Mountain was updated on October 17, 2026 and Nivium on September 23, 2026.

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