Comparison

OpenSnow vs MyShake Earthquake Alerts

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

MyShake Earthquake Alerts

Get timely earthquake early warnings for California, Oregon, and Washington. Access safety tips, explore global earthquake data on a map, and contribute to a citizen-science seismic network. Receive notifications for earthquakes based on your region and magnitude preferences.

Highlights
  • Earthquake Early Warnings
  • Earthquake Safety Tips
  • Global Earthquake Map
  • Customizable Notifications
  • Citizen-Science Seismic Network
  • Multilingual Support
Features
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MyShake is a comprehensive and free earthquake app offering these features: Earthquake Early Warnings Receive timely, potentially life-saving early warning alerts in California, Oregon and Washington. MyShake uses the USGS ShakeAlertTM system to deliver alerts for earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 (or greater) several seconds before shaking arrives. Earthquake Safety View safety tips for earthquake preparedness such as securing hazardous or moveable items and creating a disaster plan. Know what to do during an earthquake and learn more about Drop, Cover and Hold On! Earthquake Map and Details View and explore a map of earthquakes around the world and get detailed information such as earthquake magnitude, location and depth. Share your own experience of an earthquake and see community reports of shaking and damage. Earthquake Notifications Stay informed of earthquakes as they occur by receiving notifications on your phone. Select your regions of interest and the earthquake magnitude. You’ll never miss out on any earthquake greater than magnitude 3.5! Smartphone-Based Global Seismic Network Participate in a smartphone-based global seismic network. In this research project, your phone becomes a mini-seismometer and contributes to the detection of earthquakes wherever you are. This global citizen-science based seismic network has the potential to provide early warning earthquake alerts in every region of the world, even in the absence of traditional seismic networks! About Us MyShake is developed by the University of California, Berkeley, Seismology Lab and funded by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. The Berkeley Seismology Lab conducts essential research on earthquakes and solid earth processes while collecting and delivering high quality geophysical data. MyShake is available in English, Spanish (Español), Chinese Traditional (繁體中文), Filipino, Korean (한국인), and Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt). MyShake is available to everyone for free with no ads and no subscription! Learn more at http://myshake.berkeley.edu/

Screenshots

OpenSnow4 screens
MyShake Earthquake Alerts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OpenSnow at 4.7 against MyShake Earthquake Alerts's 3.3. OpenSnow also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (80% vs 51%). MyShake Earthquake Alerts's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, chart position and device support 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. MyShake Earthquake Alerts asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OpenSnow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9.1K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of OpenSnow's written reviews are positive against 51% of MyShake Earthquake Alerts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, MyShake Earthquake Alerts every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
OpenSnow versus MyShake Earthquake Alerts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenSnowMyShake Earthquake Alerts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.1K ratings) — better3.3 (1.9K ratings)
Positive reviews80.4% of reviews — better51.1% of reviews
Number of ratings9.1K — better1.9K
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#20 — better#43
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloudnine Weather, Inc.University of California, Berkeley

Customer experience

OpenSnow

All ratings9,067 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews854 reviews
Positive80.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative15.9%

MyShake Earthquake Alerts

All ratings1,913 ratings
Positive52.1%
Neutral9.5%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive51.1%
Neutral9.7%
Negative39.2%

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

MyShake Earthquake Alerts

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Early earthquake warning
  • 👍 Useful for earthquake preparedness
  • 🚨 Alerts before shaking starts
  • 🗺️ Detailed earthquake information
  • 🤖 Automated reporting of felt earthquakes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unreliable notifications
  • 🔔 Excessive or unnecessary alerts
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🗺️ Difficult to filter by location
  • 🤖 Inability to report felt earthquakes

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

MyShake Earthquake Alerts

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezing or crashing when reporting earthquakes
  • Inconsistent or outdated earthquake data
  • Location services not working as expected

Requested features

5 requests
  • Customizable alert settings by location
  • Louder and more distinct alert sounds
  • Support for iPad and tablet devices
  • Ability to view historical earthquake data
  • Integration with other emergency systems

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OpenSnow

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

MyShake Earthquake Alerts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenSnow free?
OpenSnow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyShake Earthquake Alerts free?
MyShake Earthquake Alerts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenSnow or MyShake Earthquake Alerts?
OpenSnow is rated higher. OpenSnow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while MyShake Earthquake Alerts averages 3.3 from 1.9K ratings.
Do OpenSnow or MyShake Earthquake Alerts have ads?
Neither OpenSnow nor MyShake Earthquake Alerts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenSnow or MyShake Earthquake Alerts?
OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, and MyShake Earthquake Alerts every 3 months. Most recently, OpenSnow was updated on October 27, 2026 and MyShake Earthquake Alerts on October 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, OpenSnow or MyShake Earthquake Alerts?
OpenSnow currently peaks at #20 in the App Store charts, and MyShake Earthquake Alerts at #43. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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