# Neptune Weather vs SnowBase

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SnowBase at none against Neptune Weather's 2. SnowBase also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Neptune Weather's advantage is chart position (#190 vs unranked) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neptune Weather sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. SnowBase asks for nothing beyond the download.

SnowBase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Neptune Weather has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Neptune Weather ships an update every 2 weeks, SnowBase every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neptune Weather | SnowBase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neptune-weather/id6793863314/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowbase/id6794540520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#190** | — |
| Size | 14 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleph Collective LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793863316) | [Backyard Snowstorm](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794060897) |

## What reviewers say

### Neptune Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neptune-weather/id6793863314)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides highly accurate, localized weather forecasts using advanced data analysis and a unique forecast engine. It features volumetric radar, detailed map overlays, and a query terminal for custom data access. Receive alerts for severe weather like hail and rotation.

**Highlights:** Live 3D volumetric radar, Custom terrain map overlays, Forecast confidence bands, Built-in query terminal, Hail and rotation alerts, Astronomy and solar storm data

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Neptune Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Neptune Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


### SnowBase

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

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 Neptune Weather free?

Neptune Weather is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SnowBase free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Neptune Weather or SnowBase?

SnowBase is rated higher. Neptune Weather averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while SnowBase averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Neptune Weather or SnowBase have ads?

Neither Neptune Weather nor SnowBase shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Neptune Weather or SnowBase?

Neptune Weather ships an update every 2 weeks, and SnowBase every 5 weeks. Most recently, Neptune Weather was updated on October 24, 2026 and SnowBase on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*