Comparison

Mountain vs Sunsethue

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

Sunsethue

Get detailed sunrise and sunset forecasts for days ahead, including cloud cover and sun visibility. Receive alerts for optimal viewing conditions with an optional subscription.

Highlights
  • Sunrise and sunset quality forecasts
  • Cloud cover and sun visibility data
  • Golden hour and blue hour times
  • Location-based forecasts worldwide
  • Customizable sunrise/sunset alerts
  • Ray-based forecasting model
Currently charting
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Know if it will be worth going out in a glance through Sunsethue’s quality forecasts, or explore the more in-depth features like cloud cover, sun visibility, rarity and uncertainty. With Sunsethue Glow (paid subscription) you can set alerts to never miss a good sunrise or sunset again, explore the forecasts in detail on the dynamic maps and add forecast widgets to your home screen. Features (available for free, without an account): - Sunrise and sunset quality forecasts for up to three days ahead - Forecasts are made by Sunsethue’s ray-based model - Available for locations all over the world - More information regarding each sunrise/sunset: time, golden hour, blue hour and cloud cover - Advanced features to get even more insights: sun visibility at horizon, cloud cover on different altitude levels, rarity and uncertainty Sunsethue Glow (paying): - Alerts: get notified when the upcoming sunrise or sunset is forecasted to be above your preferred threshold (you can choose your own settings) - Maps: access the quality and a variety of cloud cover maps to see where the conditions will be the best in your area - Widgets: select your location in the app, and add single sunrise/sunset or a multiday widget to your homescreen to see the forecasts without opening the app - Available through an annual subscription or lifetime option No account, payment or any permissions needed to access the core features of the app. An account and payment through the App Store is needed to sign up for Sunsethue Glow. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ (standard Apple Terms of Use) Privacy Policy: https://sunsethue.com/privacy

Screenshots

Mountain4 screens
Sunsethue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sunsethue at none against Mountain's 2. Sunsethue also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Mountain's advantage is ratings volume (707 vs 24) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, monetization model and chart position 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. Sunsethue 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 4.9 for Sunsethue. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mountain has 707 ratings behind it against 24, 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 Sunsethue's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mountain ships an update every 2 months, Sunsethue every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Mountain versus Sunsethue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMountainSunsethue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (707 ratings)4.9 (24 ratings)
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings707 — better24
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#80 — better#192
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMeteo365 Ltd.Maarten Laureyssen

Customer experience

Mountain

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

Sunsethue

All ratings24 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 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

Sunsethue

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

Sunsethue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mountain free?
Mountain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sunsethue free?
Sunsethue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mountain or Sunsethue?
Mountain and Sunsethue are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 707 and 24 ratings respectively.
Do Mountain or Sunsethue have ads?
Mountain shows ads; Sunsethue does not.
Which is updated more often, Mountain or Sunsethue?
Mountain ships an update every 2 months, and Sunsethue every 2 weeks. Most recently, Mountain was updated on October 13, 2026 and Sunsethue on October 14, 2026.
Which is more popular, Mountain or Sunsethue?
Mountain currently peaks at #80 in the App Store charts, and Sunsethue at #192. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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