# OpenSnow vs Today's Record High

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Today's Record High at none against OpenSnow's 3. Today's Record High also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). OpenSnow's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 23 months) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenSnow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Today's Record High asks for nothing beyond the download.

Today's Record High holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenSnow has 9.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, Today's Record High every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenSnow | Today's Record High |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opensnow/id780890907/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todays-record-high/id6444070114/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 80.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 23 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 125 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cloudnine Weather, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/487445927) | [msoftware llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577049955) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenSnow

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Grossing · Weather, #75 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


### Today's Record High

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/todays-record-high/id6444070114)

Discover historical temperature records for cities across the United States. Get details on record highs, lows, normal temperatures, precipitation, and snowfall with an easy-to-use interface.

**Highlights:** Record high temperature data, Record low temperature data, Normal high temperature data, Record precipitation data, Record snowfall data, User-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenSnow free?

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

### Is Today's Record High free?

Today's Record High is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpenSnow or Today's Record High?

Today's Record High is rated higher. OpenSnow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Today's Record High averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do OpenSnow or Today's Record High have ads?

Neither OpenSnow nor Today's Record High shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenSnow or Today's Record High?

OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, and Today's Record High every 23 months. Most recently, OpenSnow was updated on October 17, 2026 and Today's Record High on October 7, 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.*