Comparison

Mountain vs TipsWeather

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

TipsWeather

Features
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Providing information on weather conditions—whether local or worldwide—this real-time weather forecast offers virtually all the essential details you need to help you organize your work and plan effectively. You are sure to find it highly useful.

Screenshots

Mountain4 screens
TipsWeather4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TipsWeather at none against Mountain's 2. TipsWeather also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mountain's advantage is chart position (#59 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mountain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. TipsWeather asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Mountain versus TipsWeather: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMountainTipsWeather
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (836 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings836 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#59 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeteo365 Ltd.SARIALTIN HASAN ALI

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

TipsWeather

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

TipsWeather

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mountain free?
Mountain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TipsWeather free?
TipsWeather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mountain or TipsWeather have ads?
Mountain shows ads; TipsWeather does not.

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