OpenSnow vs Climbit Score
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 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
Climbit Score
Get hyper-local weather forecasts and climbing conditions for over 47,000 climbing spots in the US. This tool helps you plan outdoor climbing adventures by providing a unique score based on temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloud cover, and wind speed.
- Hyper-local weather forecasts
- Location-specific climbing conditions
- 47,000+ US climbing spots
- Customizable Climbit Score
- Compare weather forecasts
- Zero to five-star rating system
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Climbit - Hyper-local weather forecasts to help you plan when and where to climb. Climbit is your ultimate tool for planning outdoor climbing adventures. Access hyper-local weather forecasts and location-specific climbing conditions for over 47,000 climbing spots across the United States. Customize your Climbit Score to make informed decisions about optimal climbing conditions. Climbit Score: Elevate your climbing experience with our unique Climbit Score system. It consolidates crag-specific weather reports, integrating essential metrics like temperature, humidity, precipitation history, cloud cover, and wind speed to provide a straightforward zero to five-star rating of current and forecasted conditions. Compare Climbing Locations: From local boulders to epic road trip destinations, our comparison page simplifies the process of deciding when and where to climb. Eliminate the guesswork by directly comparing multiple weather forecasts in one place. Explore: Unlock a world of climbing possibilities with Climbit. With data for over 47,000 climbing-specific locations nationwide, whether you're planning a new adventure or mastering your local project, Climbit helps you find the perfect time and place to climb.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Climbit Score at none against OpenSnow's 3. Climbit Score also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). OpenSnow's advantage is ratings volume (9.1K vs 15) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. OpenSnow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Climbit Score asks for nothing beyond the download.
Climbit Score 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 15, 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 100% of Climbit Score's.
OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, Climbit Score every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenSnow | Climbit Score |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9.1K ratings) | 5.0 (15 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9.1K — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #33 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 125 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Cloudnine Weather, Inc. | Joshua Alger |
Customer experience
OpenSnow
Climbit Score
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
Climbit Score
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
Climbit Score
No in-app purchases
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