Comparison

Mountain vs ITMO

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

ITMO

This app provides real-time visibility reports for Mount Rainier, compiled from local user submissions. See if the mountain is out before you go, share your own sightings, and track recent photos and webcam views.

Highlights
  • Real-time mountain visibility reports
  • Submit your own sightings
  • View recent photos and webcams
  • Live reporting map
  • Leaderboard with virtual tokens
  • Anonymized location data
Features
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Know if The Mountain is out before you head out. ITMO turns live neighbor reports into a clear, local read on whether Mount Rainier (known by more than 20 Indigenous names across the region's tribes, including Tahoma and Tacoma, "the mother of waters") is visible right now. One glance answers the question every Puget Sound local asks. What you can do • See the current verdict on The Mountain • Call it out in one tap when you catch a clear view • Watch the live map light up as reports roll in • Check recent photos and webcam views before you head out • Share a clean report card to your socials • Climb the leaderboard and earn Tahoma Tokens for every sighting Private by design Every report is anonymized to a ~300m hex on an H3 grid. You share the view, never your exact location. Built for the PNW Made for slow mornings, last-minute plans, and everyone around Seattle and Tacoma waiting for a clear horizon. Free to join.

Screenshots

Mountain4 screens
ITMO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ITMO at none against Mountain's shown. ITMO also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Mountain's advantage is ratings volume (832 vs 8) and chart position (#71 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 ITMO sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 ITMO. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mountain has 832 ratings behind it against 8, 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 ITMO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mountain ships an update every 2 months, ITMO every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Mountain versus ITMO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMountainITMO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (832 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings832 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#71 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeteo365 Ltd.Rainier Watch LLC

Customer experience

Mountain

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

ITMO

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 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

ITMO

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
3 purchases

ITMO

Subscriptions3
  • Super Watcher Club Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Super Watcher Club Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Super Watchers Club14 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Mountain free?
Mountain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ITMO free?
ITMO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mountain or ITMO?
ITMO is rated higher. Mountain averages 4.9 out of 5 from 832 ratings, while ITMO averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do Mountain or ITMO have ads?
Mountain shows ads; ITMO does not.
Which is updated more often, Mountain or ITMO?
Mountain ships an update every 2 months, and ITMO every 5 days. Most recently, Mountain was updated on October 30, 2026 and ITMO on October 24, 2026.

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