OpenSnow vs Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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OpenSnow is your trusted source for the most accurate 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 Forecast Anywhere Finding the location that has the best conditions can feel overwhelming. With OpenSnow, deciding where to go is easy. View the latest 15-day 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, Australia, and New Zealand. Have one of our expert local forecasters guide you to the best conditions. 3D & Offline Global Maps We make it easy to track incoming storms with super-res radar and global precipitation, radar, and snowfall maps. You can also view 3D maps for snow depth, avalanche risk, active fire perimeters, 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 • Estimated Trail Conditions • 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 • Satellite + Terrain Maps — 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
Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts
Get trustworthy, local weather information with live NOAA radar and satellite imagery. Access expert-reviewed forecasts, hourly conditions, and reliable home screen widgets. Enjoy an ad-free experience with hyper-local accuracy and transparency.
- Live NOAA satellite & radar imagery
- Actual readings from nearby weather stations
- Expert-reviewed 7-day forecasts
- Hourly conditions
- Reliable home screen widgets
- Full-screen map with pan/zoom
- Ad-free experience
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Welcome to Skypoint! Trustworthy, Local Weather Ad-Free and Expert-Reviewed Discover Skypoint, the weather app that brings you: * Live NOAA satellite & radar imagery, optimized for iPhone & iPad * Real reports from nearby weather stations * Expert-reviewed 7-day National Weather Service forecasts * Hourly conditions for almost anywhere in the United States * Dozens of widgets with weather forecasts, conditions, UV forecasts, sunrise and sunset times, and more right on your Home Screen * Beautiful charts with temperatures and conditions * Easily find the current or recent weather for your location or anywhere in the US NEW: Satellite & Radar Map Explore live NOAA imagery in a full-screen map: * Satellite: visible imagery by day, infrared imagery at night * Radar: an easy-to-read legend for rain, snow, and mixed precipitation * Smooth pan + pinch-to-zoom with high-resolution tiles Why Skypoint? + Hyper-local accuracy: get reports from the closest weather stations to you + No guesswork: real observations, not AI or computer estimates + Transparency: see the source of every report + AD-FREE! No distractions, just pure weather info + US Coverage: comprehensive data for all US locations and territories Try it free * Worry-free 7-day trial — cancel anytime, we’ll even remind you before you’re charged! * Always-free Demo Mode: all features are enabled for a few selected locations Privacy First Your data stays yours. No tracking, no data mining — just weather. Perfect for: * Outdoor enthusiasts * Commuters * Travelers * Event planners * Sports * Hiking * Outdoor work * Anyone who needs reliable weather info Download Skypoint now and experience weather reporting as it should be: accurate, transparent, and tailored to you. Skypoint: Your weather report is ready. * * * Skypoint is free to use in Demo Mode, no credit card or purchase required. Demo Mode allows free, unlimited use with a randomly selected demo location for demonstration purposes. Skypoint can be unlocked for full use in a U.S.-based location with a weekly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time Lifetime Access purchase via an in-app purchase. A subscription purchase will be applied to your App Store account after the free trial (if offered). Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in App Store account settings. Per App Store policy: No refunds will be given for early cancellations, but you'll be able to continue using Skypoint for the duration of your subscription. * * * Legal Terms of Use: https://m14labs.com/skypoint/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://m14labs.com/skypoint/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: OpenSnow at 9.1K against Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts's 12. OpenSnow also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and chart position (#57 vs unranked). Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. OpenSnow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year and Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
OpenSnow holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenSnow has 9.1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 80% of OpenSnow's written reviews are positive against 100% of Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenSnow | Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9.1K ratings) — better | 4.4 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9.1K — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #57 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cloudnine Weather LLC | M-14 Labs, LLC |
Customer experience
OpenSnow
Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts
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
Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
OpenSnow
- OpenSnow Legacy$49.991 Year
- OpenSnow Base$49.991 Year
- OpenSnow Base Legacy$49.991 Year
Skypoint NWS Weather Forecasts
- Basic: Weekly Access7 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Basic: Monthly Access7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Basic: Yearly Access7 Days trial$26.991 Year
- Skypoint: Lifetime$49.99
Questions
Is OpenSnow free?
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