# OpenSnow vs What The Forecast?!!

The clearest difference is ads: OpenSnow at none against What The Forecast?!!'s shown. OpenSnow also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 69%) and chart position (#13 vs #83). What The Forecast?!!'s advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenSnow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year and What The Forecast?!! sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for OpenSnow against 4.6 for What The Forecast?!!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.1K and 9.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of OpenSnow's written reviews are positive against 69% of What The Forecast?!!'s.

OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, What The Forecast?!! every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenSnow | What The Forecast?!! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opensnow/id780890907/reviews)** | [4.6 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-the-forecast/id1031653653/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9.1K | **9.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 69.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #83 |
| Size | 126 MB | 340 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Cloudnine Weather, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/487445927) | [Byzantine Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795510959) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenSnow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opensnow/id780890907)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Weather, #35 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Get the most accurate snow forecasts, detailed snow reports, and severe weather maps. Access 15-day forecasts, local expert insights, and offline 3D maps for snow depth, avalanche risk, and more. Track storms with advanced radar and AI-powered weather systems.

**Highlights:** 15-Day Snow Forecast, Local Expert Snow Reports, 3D & Offline Weather Maps, AI-Powered Weather System, Severe Weather Tracking, Mountain Webcams, Snow Depth & Avalanche Risk Maps

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OpenSnow Legacy | $49.99 | per year |
| OpenSnow Base | $49.99 | per year |
| OpenSnow Base Legacy | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate snow forecasts
- 📊 Detailed weather data and maps
- 🗺️ Comprehensive coverage of ski resorts
- 💻 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🤖 Reliable and consistent forecasts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription model can be expensive
- 🌐 Limited coverage outside of North America
- 🕰️ Occasional delays in updating snow conditions
- 🤖 Inconsistent accuracy in long-term forecasts
- 🔒 Paywall restricts access to some features

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes on certain devices
- Inconsistencies in the display of weather data and forecasts

**Requested features**

- Expand coverage to more international ski resorts
- Improve offline functionality and data availability
- Introduce more customization options for user preferences
- Enhance integration with other outdoor activity planning apps
- Provide more detailed snow and weather data for backcountry use


### What The Forecast?!!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-the-forecast/id1031653653)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app provides accurate weather forecasts with a humorous and often profane twist. It offers detailed daily and hourly predictions, along with various weather-related indices and customizable phrase settings. Users can choose to purchase the app outright or opt for a subscription for unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Obnoxious weather phrases, Switchable profanity settings, Accurate weather reports, 10-day daily forecasts, 48-hour hourly forecasts, Weather alerts from NOAA, Customizable weather indices

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| All Access Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| Extra Accents | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Access | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Accurate weather information
- 🚀 Customizable settings
- 💡 Unique weather commentary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- ⚠️ Inaccurate temperature readings
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after updates
- Location error messages when not in airplane mode
- Incorrect date/time displayed

**Requested features**

- Add radar or weather maps
- Improve voice quality and pronunciation
- Provide more positive weather commentary
- Allow manual location entry without GPS


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenSnow free?

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

### Is What The Forecast?!! free?

What The Forecast?!! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OpenSnow or What The Forecast?!!?

OpenSnow is rated higher. OpenSnow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while What The Forecast?!! averages 4.6 from 9.9K ratings.

### Do OpenSnow or What The Forecast?!! have ads?

What The Forecast?!! shows ads; OpenSnow does not.

### Which is updated more often, OpenSnow or What The Forecast?!!?

OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, and What The Forecast?!! every 10 days. Most recently, OpenSnow was updated on October 30, 2026 and What The Forecast?!! on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, OpenSnow or What The Forecast?!!?

OpenSnow currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and What The Forecast?!! at #83. 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.*