Comparison

FrostDate 2 vs Orion Maps

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

FrostDate 2

Features
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Frost Date lets you browse weather stations managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Find the ones closest to your location and find spring and fall frost dates. You can also use Apple Intelligence to get suggestions for vegetables to plat around that weather station based on the season length and frost dates.

About

Orion Maps

Navigate your route while viewing live weather radar overlays directly on your driving map. Get turn-by-turn directions with real-time rerouting and voice guidance. Explore weather conditions along your path with regional and full weather overviews.

Highlights
  • Turn-by-turn routing
  • Real-time rerouting
  • Live weather radar overlay
  • Ground radar on driving map
  • Regional radar inset
  • Full weather overview
  • Voice guidance
Features
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ORION Maps requires an auto-renewable subscription for full access. Eligible new subscribers in the United States receive a 7-day free trial, then $1.99/month unless canceled. Eligibility is determined by Apple. Existing active subscribers retain access and can use Restore Purchases. ORION Maps combines turn-by-turn navigation with live NEXRAD weather radar built directly into your drive. FEATURES • Turn-by-turn routing with real-time rerouting • Free Drive mode — see live weather and radar wherever you're headed, no destination required • Ground radar overlay directly on the driving map • Regional radar inset — a compact live view of the wider weather picture around you • Full Weather Overview — expand for a complete look at conditions along your route • Automatic local NEXRAD station selection as you travel, with stable handoff near station boundaries — no flickering between stations • Voice guidance ORION Maps is built for drivers who want to see the weather, not just hear about it — radar and routing in one connected view. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

FrostDate 23 screens
Orion Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FrostDate 2 at none against Orion Maps's 1. Orion Maps's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. Orion Maps sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. FrostDate 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FrostDate 2 ships an update monthly, Orion Maps every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FrostDate 2 versus Orion Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrostDate 2Orion Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—16.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSecond Floor Software LLCPhillip Harwood

In-app purchases

None

FrostDate 2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Orion Maps

Subscriptions1
  • ORION Maps Full Access3 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is FrostDate 2 free?
FrostDate 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orion Maps free?
Orion Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FrostDate 2 or Orion Maps have ads?
Neither FrostDate 2 nor Orion Maps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FrostDate 2 or Orion Maps?
FrostDate 2 ships an update monthly, and Orion Maps every 2 days. Most recently, FrostDate 2 was updated on October 12, 2026 and Orion Maps on October 20, 2026.

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