Comparison

Madeira Weather vs Mountain

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

Head to head
About

Madeira Weather

Get detailed weather forecasts for the Madeira Archipelago, including specific locations and high-resolution models. View forecasts on a map, access hourly predictions for up to three days, and check satellite imagery. Save favorite locations for quick access.

Highlights
  • Forecasts in a map view
  • Browse forecasts by locality
  • Detailed weather information
  • Save favorite locations
  • Satellite images of Madeira
  • Hourly forecasts up to 3 days
Features
Currently charting
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With ‘madeira Weather' you will never need to refer to highly complex websites or wait for the official weather report, to know the weather in the Madeira Archipelago. Now you can consult the weather forecast for any locality, including some strategic places like ‘Pico do Arieiro’, ‘Pico Ruivo’ and ‘Rabaçal’, well known other locations with fantastic views and walks. Connect your tablet or smartphone to the Internet, download a small data file and use your updated forecast for the rest of the day, no need for constant downloads and expensive bills. Unlike other weather services, the madeiraWeather uses high-resolution mathematical models. New functionalities will be added in the future. Do not hesitate to contact us and let us know your difficulties and suggestions! * Key Features * => Forecasts in a Map: quickly get a glimpse of the weather across the island, by viewing the forecast icons overlaid onto a map. Use the zoom to view full resolution. => All places: browse through a list of forecasts organized by locality. Besides icons representing the weather you may also view the predicted values for temperature, humidity and wind. Consult the legend for details on each icon. => More details: access more detailed weather information in each locality. => Favorites: want browse forecasts in a list of locations of your choice? Open sites individually and add them to your ‘Favorites’ list. => Satellite images: use this option to view the satellite images from EUMETSAT-RGB, centered over Madeira Archipelago. Sequence of images usually hosts data for three consecutive days, with snapshots available several times a day. => Time-navigation for up to three days, with hourly forecasts for all your favorite locations. Beyond three days any forecasting system becomes too unreliable to trust. * Some Notes * Forecasts are mathematical calculations and should be used with care. In fact, the information provided by ANY prediction systems is only indicative. As such, CIIMAR-Madeira cannot be held liable for any incorrect information and / or inaccuracy, and for any consequences that may arise.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Madeira Weather4 screens
Mountain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mountain at 74% against Madeira Weather's 25%. Mountain also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (4.9 vs 4.0). Madeira Weather's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On chart position 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

Mountain is free to download; Madeira Weather costs $0.99 up front. Mountain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Madeira Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mountain holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mountain has 840 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Madeira Weather's written reviews are positive against 74% of Mountain's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Madeira Weather ships an update every 4 months, Mountain every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Madeira Weather versus Mountain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMadeira WeatherMountain
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)4.9 (840 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews73.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2840 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#65#61 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAGENCIA REGIONAL PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DA INVESTIGACAO, TECNOLOGIA E INOVACAO - ASSOCIACAOMeteo365 Ltd.

Customer experience

Madeira Weather

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative68.8%

Mountain

All ratings707 ratings
Positive99.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative23.0%

Bugs and requests

Madeira Weather

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or 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

In-app purchases

None

Madeira Weather

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Mountain

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Service (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Premium Service (Yearly)$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Madeira Weather free?
Madeira Weather costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mountain free?
Mountain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Madeira Weather or Mountain?
Mountain is rated higher. Madeira Weather averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Mountain averages 4.9 from 840 ratings.
Do Madeira Weather or Mountain have ads?
Mountain shows ads; Madeira Weather does not.
Which is updated more often, Madeira Weather or Mountain?
Madeira Weather ships an update every 4 months, and Mountain every 2 months. Most recently, Madeira Weather was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mountain on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Madeira Weather or Mountain?
Madeira Weather currently peaks at #65 in the App Store charts, and Mountain at #61. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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