# OpenSnow vs Utah Avalanche Center (UAC)

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) at none against OpenSnow's 3. Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). OpenSnow's advantage is ratings volume (9.1K vs 7) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenSnow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 7, 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 Utah Avalanche Center (UAC)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenSnow | Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opensnow/id780890907/reviews)** | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utah-avalanche-center-uac/id6739448259/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | #152 |
| Size | 126 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cloudnine Weather, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/487445927) | [Utah Avalanche Center](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785361974) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenSnow

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

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Weather, #39 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


### Utah Avalanche Center (UAC)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utah-avalanche-center-uac/id6739448259)

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This free app provides essential avalanche, weather, and road information for backcountry planning in Utah. It offers daily forecasts, field observations, road cameras, and critical mountain weather data to aid safe decision-making. Features include an inclinometer and the ability to share slope photos with embedded location data.

**Highlights:** Daily avalanche forecasts for 7 Utah regions, Field observations and avalanche reports, Road cameras and travel restriction updates, Mountain weather forecasts and data, Inclinometer with GPS and slope data, Photo sharing with GPS watermarks, Observation submission forms

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenSnow free?

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

### Is Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) free?

Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpenSnow or Utah Avalanche Center (UAC)?

OpenSnow is rated higher. OpenSnow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do OpenSnow or Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) have ads?

Neither OpenSnow nor Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenSnow or Utah Avalanche Center (UAC)?

OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, and Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) weekly. Most recently, OpenSnow was updated on November 7, 2026 and Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) on November 4, 2026.

### Which is more popular, OpenSnow or Utah Avalanche Center (UAC)?

OpenSnow currently peaks at #11 in the App Store charts, and Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) at #152. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*