# OpenSnow vs Tide Guide

OpenSnow and Tide Guide both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of OpenSnow's written reviews are positive against 54% of Tide Guide's. Tide Guide's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days) and device support (5 vs 2). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenSnow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year and Tide Guide sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.7 for Tide Guide. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.1K and 10K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of OpenSnow's written reviews are positive against 54% of Tide Guide's.

OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, Tide Guide every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenSnow | Tide Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opensnow/id780890907/reviews) | **[4.7 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-guide-charts-and-tables/id1406371071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9.1K | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 54.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | #48 |
| Size | 125 MB | 275 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cloudnine Weather, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/487445927) | [Condor Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1202294150) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenSnow

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

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Grossing · Weather, #41 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


### Tide Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-guide-charts-and-tables/id1406371071)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Free · Weather, #56 Top Grossing · Weather (US App Store)

Access detailed tide and marine weather forecasts worldwide. Visualize conditions with beautiful charts and customize your experience with widgets and Live Activities. Plan your next outdoor adventure with confidence.

**Highlights:** Worldwide tide and marine weather data, Full-screen dynamic charts, Monthly and yearly tide tables, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Live Activities for current conditions, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Lunar phase calendar

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tide Guide Pro (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Tide Guide Pro (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Tide Guide Pro (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Tide Guide Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Tide Guide Pro (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Tide Guide Pro (12 Months) | $19.99 | per year |
| Tide Guide Pro (12 Months) | $19.99 | per year |
| Tide Guide Pro (12 Months) | $29.99 | per year |
| Tide Guide Pro (12 Months) | $29.99 | per year |
| Tide Guide Pro | $40.00 | per year |
| Tide Guide Pro (Lifetime) | $150.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate data
- 👍 Informative and varied data presentations
- 👍 Intuitive UI
- 👍 Integration with Apple Watch
- 👍 Beautiful UI and design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing or crashing
- 🐛 Widgets and complications not always reliable or synced
- 🐛 Slow loading times and refresh rates
- 🐛 Incompatibility issues with certain locations (e.g. Canada, Australia)
- 💰 Expensive subscription or lifetime pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not appearing in location search
- Tide data inaccuracies compared to other sources
- Widgets and complications disappearing or not updating
- App crashing when switching between locations or opening certain features

**Requested features**

- Ability to view more than a few days at a time
- Display of current and historical tide heights
- Integration of swell height and direction data
- Offsets for tide times and heights
- Map view for selecting locations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenSnow free?

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

### Is Tide Guide free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OpenSnow or Tide Guide?

Tide Guide is rated higher. OpenSnow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Tide Guide averages 4.7 from 10K ratings.

### Do OpenSnow or Tide Guide have ads?

Neither OpenSnow nor Tide Guide shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenSnow or Tide Guide?

OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, and Tide Guide every 3 days. Most recently, OpenSnow was updated on October 28, 2026 and Tide Guide on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, OpenSnow or Tide Guide?

OpenSnow currently peaks at #22 in the App Store charts, and Tide Guide at #48. 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.*