Comparison

OpenSnow vs New England Snow Map

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

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About

OpenSnow

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
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OpenSnow is your trusted source for the most accurate snow forecast, snow report, and ski conditions. "Weather forecasting for the mountains takes extra focus, analysis, and precision, which is exactly what OpenSnow provides. The app is incredible, even for super weather nerds like myself." – Cody Townsend, Pro Skier 15-Day Snow Forecasts Finding the location that has the best snow conditions can feel overwhelming. With OpenSnow, deciding where to go is easy. View the latest 15-day snow forecast, snow report, conditions history, and mountain webcams for your favorite locations in just a few seconds. Local Daily Snow Experts Instead of spending hours sifting through weather data, get the inside scoop in just a few minutes. Our local experts write a new Daily Snow forecast each day in the winter for regions around the US, Canada, Europe, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Have one of our expert local forecasters guide you to the best snow conditions. 3D Weather + Snow Maps We make it easy to track incoming storms with super-res radar and global precipitation, radar, and snow forecast maps. You can also view 3D maps for snow depth, avalanche risk, slope angle, active fires, air quality, wildfire smoke, public and private land ownership, and more. Download high-resolution satellite maps to view offline. PEAKS + StormNet PEAKS is our state-of-the-art weather forecast model optimized for complex, mountain terrain. StormNet is our severe weather forecast model that produces real-time, high-resolution forecasts for lightning, hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Combined, PEAKS + StormNet provide a first-of-its-kind, fully operational multi-component weather forecast system. Daily Features • 15-Day Hourly Forecasts • Current + Forecast Radar • Precipitation Forecast Maps • Air Quality Forecasts • Wildfire Smoke Forecast Maps • 50,000+ Weather Stations • 3D + Offline Maps • Land Boundary + Private Ownership Maps • Recent Satellite Maps Snow + Ski Features • 15-Day Snow Forecast • Powder Quality Forecast • Snow Depth Map • Season Snowfall Map • Snow Forecast Alerts • Snow Forecast Maps • Offline Ski Resort Trail Maps • Snow Forecast + Report Widgets • Historical Snow Reports Severe Weather Features (US only) • Super-Res Radar • Lightning Risk • Tornado Risk • Hail Risk • Damaging Winds Risk • Severe Weather Alerts Free Features • My Location 15-Day Forecast • Snow Forecast 15-Day Summary • Historical Weather + Snow Reports • Snow Report Alerts • Avalanche Forecasts • Mountain Webcams • Active Fires Map • Air Quality Map • Slope Angle + Slope Aspect — Free Trial — New accounts automatically receive the full OpenSnow Premium experience, with no credit card or payment information required. If you choose not to purchase OpenSnow after the free trial is over, you will be automatically downgraded to a free account and not charged. — In-App Purchase — OpenSnow Base is an auto-renewable subscription, which will renew yearly at $49.99 USD. Payment will be charged to the user's Apple account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period and identify the cost of the renewal. If the auto-renewal fails due to a payment issue, you will still be able to access the paid content for 16 days while Apple attempts to collect payment. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Full terms and conditions can be found here: https://support.opensnow.com/legal/terms | https://support.opensnow.com/legal/privacy Sales through Apple will be governed by Apple’s refund policy. We value all of our customers and encourage you to provide feedback on your experience. Please get in touch with us by sending an email to hello@opensnow.com

About

New England Snow Map

View and compare snow report data for ski resorts across New England on a map. Quickly access 24-hour, 3-day, and 7-day snowfall totals, snow base statistics, and historical data. Zoom in on your favorite regions and discover the best snow conditions.

Highlights
  • View 24-hour, 3-day, and 7-day snowfall totals
  • Check snow base statistics
  • Access historical snowfall data
  • Interactive map with zoom functionality
  • Resort-specific detail pages
  • Compare snowfall across resorts
Features
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**** Find your snow! ** Download for free today! **** New England Snow Map lets you quickly view and compare snow report information for ski resorts across New England in a single glance by showing the information on a map. With New England Snow Map app, you can: - View currently reported 24-hour snowfall totals, 3-day totals, and 7-day totals across all resorts. - View snow base statistics across all resorts. - See the same statistics for past dates by swiping left or right on the map. This lets you see how much snow each resort received yesterday, two days ago, etc. - Review detailed snow history for each resort by clicking on the resort to view the resort-specific page within the app. This lets you see many days of snowfall history. - Zoom in to your favorite part of New England to focus on the resorts you care most about. When you reopen the app, New England Snow Map will take you right back to the region you were last viewing. - See how snowfall amounts can vary, even among neighboring resorts, letting you find the best snow for your days on the mountain. *** Find Your Snow! *** New England Snow Map Pro All Access (Optional In-App Purchase) *********************************************** New England Snow Map is free to use, but if you would like you can subscribe to New England Snow Map Pro All Access, which removes advertisements and provides comprehensive, resort-specific snowfall forecasts. Automatically renews once per year, cancel anytime. Additional Details: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy Policy: http://snowmapapp.com/privacy/ios/ Terms of Service: http://snowmapapp.com/terms/ios/

Screenshots

OpenSnow4 screens
New England Snow Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OpenSnow at none against New England Snow Map's shown. OpenSnow also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 10). New England Snow Map's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. OpenSnow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year and New England Snow Map sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

New England Snow Map holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenSnow has 9.1K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of OpenSnow's written reviews are positive against 86% of New England Snow Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, New England Snow Map every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
OpenSnow versus New England Snow Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenSnowNew England Snow Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.1K ratings)4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.4% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.1K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#16 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloudnine Weather, Inc.William Magrath

Customer experience

OpenSnow

All ratings9,070 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews854 reviews
Positive80.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative15.9%

New England Snow Map

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

OpenSnow

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

New England Snow Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OpenSnow

Subscriptions3
  • OpenSnow Legacy$49.991 Year
  • OpenSnow Base$49.991 Year
  • OpenSnow Base Legacy$49.991 Year
1 purchases

New England Snow Map

Subscriptions1
  • New England Pro All Access$9.991 Year

Questions

Is OpenSnow free?
OpenSnow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is New England Snow Map free?
New England Snow Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OpenSnow or New England Snow Map?
New England Snow Map is rated higher. OpenSnow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while New England Snow Map averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do OpenSnow or New England Snow Map have ads?
New England Snow Map shows ads; OpenSnow does not.
Which is updated more often, OpenSnow or New England Snow Map?
OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, and New England Snow Map every 3 months. Most recently, OpenSnow was updated on November 12, 2026 and New England Snow Map on November 6, 2026.

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