# OpenSnow vs New England Snow Map

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenSnow | New England Snow Map |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opensnow/id780890907/reviews) | **[4.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-england-snow-map/id1066717123/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cloudnine Weather, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/487445927) | [William Magrath](https://appshunter.io/developer/950596599) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenSnow

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

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Weather, #19 Top Grossing · 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


### New England Snow Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-england-snow-map/id1066717123)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| New England Pro All Access | $9.99 | per year |


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