# OpenSnow vs Climbit Score

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenSnow | Climbit Score |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opensnow/id780890907/reviews) | **[5.0 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climbit-score/id6517296523/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#33** | — |
| Size | 125 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Cloudnine Weather, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/487445927) | [Joshua Alger](https://appshunter.io/developer/808847234) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenSnow

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

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Grossing · Weather, #36 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


### Climbit Score

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climbit-score/id6517296523)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**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 Climbit Score free?

Climbit Score is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpenSnow or Climbit Score?

Climbit Score is rated higher. OpenSnow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Climbit Score averages 5.0 from 15 ratings.

### Do OpenSnow or Climbit Score have ads?

Neither OpenSnow nor Climbit Score shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenSnow or Climbit Score?

OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, and Climbit Score every 3 days. Most recently, OpenSnow was updated on October 13, 2026 and Climbit Score 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.*