# Madeira Weather vs Mountain

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 device support there is nothing between them.

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.

Mountain holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mountain has 841 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.

Madeira Weather ships an update every 4 months, Mountain every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Madeira Weather | Mountain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madeira-weather/id778610321/reviews) | **[4.9 (841 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-forecastcom/id6446204098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **841** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | #67 |
| Size | 35 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AGENCIA REGIONAL PARA O DESENVOLVIMENTO DA INVESTIGACAO, TECNOLOGIA E INOVACAO - ASSOCIACAO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543179793) | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) |

## What reviewers say

### Madeira Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/madeira-weather/id778610321)

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mountain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-forecastcom/id6446204098)

**Currently charting:** #67 Top Grossing · Weather, #135 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Service (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Highly accurate mountain-specific forecasts
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🗺️ Detailed multi-elevation weather data
- 💾 Offline maps and weather access
- ⭐ No distracting ads in app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription paywall for extended forecasts
- 🔄 Inconsistent data alignment in forecast table
- 🌍 No imperial/metric unit toggle (not intuitive)
- 📉 Free version severely limited compared to paid
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 841 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 11, 2026 and Mountain on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Madeira Weather or Mountain?

Madeira Weather currently peaks at #19 in the App Store charts, and Mountain at #67. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*