Comparison

Mountain vs Hike Forecast

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

Hike Forecast

Plan your hikes with detailed weather forecasts for over 75,000 trails. Get hourly conditions, wind speed, precipitation, and thunderstorm risk to find the optimal start time for your adventure. Always consult official advisories before heading out.

Highlights
  • Hike-focused weather forecasts
  • Hourly and daily planning views
  • Multi-elevation forecast
  • Start-window guidance
  • Saved hikes
  • Segmented forecasts for long trails
Features
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Hike Forecast helps you choose the best time to hike. Search for 75,000+ trails and peaks, then see a detailed forecast with all of the info you need: temperature, wind, gusts, precipitation, thunderstorm risk, hourly conditions and the best start windows. Features: • Hike-focused weather forecasts • Hourly and daily planning views • Multi-elevation forecast • Start-window guidance for timing your hike • Saved hikes for quick access • Segmented forecasts for long-distance trails • Support for many regions worldwide Hike Forecast is designed for informational planning only. Weather, trail data, route metadata, and scores may be incomplete, delayed, wrong, or unavailable. Always check official weather alerts, park closures, avalanche bulletins, maps, local guidance, and your own field observations before making outdoor safety decisions.

Screenshots

Mountain4 screens
Hike Forecast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hike Forecast at none against Mountain's 2. Hike Forecast also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Mountain's advantage is ratings volume (707 vs 2) and chart position (#65 vs unranked). On price and rating 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. Hike Forecast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Mountain against 5.0 for Hike Forecast. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mountain has 707 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of Mountain's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hike Forecast's.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Mountain versus Hike Forecast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMountainHike Forecast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (707 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings707 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#65 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeteo365 Ltd.No Fall Zone LLC

Customer experience

Mountain

All ratings707 ratings
Positive99.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative23.0%

Hike Forecast

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Hike Forecast

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

Hike Forecast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mountain free?
Mountain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hike Forecast free?
Hike Forecast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mountain or Hike Forecast?
Hike Forecast is rated higher. Mountain averages 4.9 out of 5 from 707 ratings, while Hike Forecast averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Mountain or Hike Forecast have ads?
Mountain shows ads; Hike Forecast does not.

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