Mountain vs Sunsethue
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Mountain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Sunsethue asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Mountain | Sunsethue |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (707 ratings) | 4.9 (24 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 707 — better | 24 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #80 — better | #192 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meteo365 Ltd. | Maarten Laureyssen |
Customer experience
Mountain
Sunsethue
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
Mountain
- Premium Service (Monthly)$3.991 Month
- Premium Service (Yearly)$24.991 Year
Sunsethue
No in-app purchases








