# NorCast Consulting vs SnowBase

The clearest difference is ads: SnowBase at none against NorCast Consulting's shown. SnowBase also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 12 months) and chart position (#191 vs unranked). NorCast Consulting's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NorCast Consulting against 5.0 for SnowBase. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

NorCast Consulting ships an update every 12 months, SnowBase every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NorCast Consulting | SnowBase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norcast-consulting/id6466038023/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowbase/id6794540520/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#191** |
| Size | 62 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NorCast Media Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1458393468) | [Backyard Snowstorm](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794060897) |

## What reviewers say

### NorCast Consulting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/norcast-consulting/id6466038023)

This app provides personalized weather consulting for municipal officials. It aids in storm preparedness and event planning during severe weather with live information, forecast briefings, and interactive radar.

**Highlights:** Personalized weather consulting, Storm preparedness guidance, Event planning during severe weather, Latest forecast briefings, Live weather information, Interactive radar

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SnowBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowbase/id6794540520)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app helps backyard snowmakers plan and track their snowmaking sessions. It provides weather data, allows users to log equipment and session details, and connects them with a community of other snowmakers.

**Highlights:** Real-time weather monitoring, Hourly forecasts and snowmaking windows, Live snowmaking session tracking, Equipment management, Interactive snowmaking map, Community sharing and interaction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NorCast Consulting free?

NorCast Consulting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SnowBase free?

SnowBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NorCast Consulting or SnowBase?

NorCast Consulting and SnowBase are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do NorCast Consulting or SnowBase have ads?

NorCast Consulting shows ads; SnowBase does not.

### Which is updated more often, NorCast Consulting or SnowBase?

NorCast Consulting ships an update every 12 months, and SnowBase every 5 weeks. Most recently, NorCast Consulting was updated on November 3, 2026 and SnowBase on October 31, 2026.

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