Mountain vs peakit
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/
peakit
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peakit is an alpine planning app for hikers, ski tourers and mountaineers. It brings the forecast, terrain, sun and the trails that get you there into one map you can take offline. PLAN THE DAY - Mountain weather forecast with the detail alpine days demand - Slope shading — angle and aspect, to read avalanche and steepness at a glance - Sun & shadow timing, so you know when a face lights up or goes cold - EAWS avalanche bulletins for quick access to the regional danger picture FIND THE ROUTE - Import and follow GPX routes - Route elevation profiles - Search peaks, huts and places TAKE IT OFFLINE - Download map regions for use with no signal - Your maps and tracks stay on your device GO OFF-GRID - Connect a Meshtastic LoRa radio over Bluetooth to share your position and short messages with your group when there is no cell coverage - Live group tracking on the map PRIVACY FIRST - No account, no sign-up, no tracking - Your location is used to power the app, never sold or shared for ads peakit Pro unlocks the 7-day forecast, unlimited offline regions, the sun & shadow overlay, route elevation profiles, GPX export, Meshtastic group tracking and EAWS avalanche bulletins. Available as a monthly or annual subscription (with a free trial) or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: peakit at none against Mountain's shown. Mountain's advantage is chart position (#63 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 and peakit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mountain | peakit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (840 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 840 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #63 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meteo365 Ltd. | NoPressure |
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
peakit
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
peakit
- Monthly$3.991 Month
- Annual$34.991 Year









