Comparison

OpenSnow vs WeatherLink

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

Head to head
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 severe weather maps. "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 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 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 mountain weather forecast model that is up to 50% more accurate in complex 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

WeatherLink

Access real-time weather data from personal weather stations and explore a global network of shared weather information. View local forecasts, interactive charts, and historical data from businesses, schools, and hobbyists worldwide.

Highlights
  • Access Davis Instruments weather station data
  • Explore global weather stations
  • View local forecasts
  • Real-time data
  • Interactive charts
  • Weather data sharing network
Features
Currently charting
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The WeatherLink app brings the Davis WeatherLink Network to your phone. Join the worldwide network of businesses, schools and hobbyists who have chosen to share their weather data with the world. WeatherLink lets you see your personal Davis Instruments weather station data and local forecasts, as well as explore other stations from around the world. Enjoy real time data, forecasts and interactive charts.

Screenshots

OpenSnow4 screens
WeatherLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OpenSnow at 80% against WeatherLink's 22%. OpenSnow also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.7) and ads (none vs shown). WeatherLink's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, chart position, device support and iOS requirement 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. WeatherLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenSnow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenSnow has 9.1K ratings behind it against 220, 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 22% of WeatherLink's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, WeatherLink every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
OpenSnow versus WeatherLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenSnowWeatherLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.1K ratings) — better2.7 (220 ratings)
Positive reviews80.4% of reviews — better22.3% of reviews
Number of ratings9.1K — better220
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#49 — better#128
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloudnine Weather, Inc.Davis Instruments Corp.

Customer experience

OpenSnow

All ratings9,057 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews836 reviews
Positive80.4%
Neutral3.7%
Negative15.9%

WeatherLink

All ratings220 ratings
Positive35.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative53.6%
Written reviews296 reviews
Positive22.3%
Neutral16.6%
Negative61.1%

User reviews

OpenSnow

From 9.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 💰 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

WeatherLink

From 220 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast and reliable
  • 💡 Useful for monitoring local weather stations
  • 👍 Provides detailed weather data
  • 🚀 Works seamlessly with weather stations

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes
  • 🔍 Inaccurate weather forecasts
  • 🔍 Unreliable data updates
  • 👎 Lacking key features like landscape mode on iPad
  • 💸 Subscription model not worth the value

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

WeatherLink

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and lost station data
  • Incorrect temperature and rainfall data
  • Frequent crashes and app not loading
  • Live data not updating properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add landscape mode support for iPad
  • Improve weather forecast accuracy
  • Provide more customization options
  • Implement weather alerts and notifications
  • Add support for Apple Watch

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OpenSnow

Subscriptions3
  • OpenSnow Legacy$49.991 Year
  • OpenSnow Base$49.991 Year
  • OpenSnow Base Legacy$49.991 Year
None

WeatherLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenSnow free?
OpenSnow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WeatherLink free?
WeatherLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenSnow or WeatherLink?
OpenSnow is rated higher. OpenSnow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while WeatherLink averages 2.7 from 220 ratings.
Do OpenSnow or WeatherLink have ads?
WeatherLink shows ads; OpenSnow does not.
Which is updated more often, OpenSnow or WeatherLink?
OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, and WeatherLink every 2 months. Most recently, OpenSnow was updated on October 3, 2026 and WeatherLink on October 2, 2026.
Which is more popular, OpenSnow or WeatherLink?
OpenSnow currently peaks at #49 in the App Store charts, and WeatherLink at #128. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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