# OpenSnow vs Suncrest Weather

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Suncrest Weather at none against OpenSnow's 3. Suncrest Weather also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). OpenSnow's advantage is ratings volume (9.1K vs 5) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). 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. Suncrest Weather asks for nothing beyond the download.

Suncrest Weather 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 5, 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 Suncrest Weather's.

OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, Suncrest Weather every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenSnow | Suncrest Weather |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opensnow/id780890907/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suncrest-weather/id6755919428/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cloudnine Weather, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/487445927) | [Christopher Snell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220519966) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenSnow

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Weather, #35 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


### Suncrest Weather

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suncrest-weather/id6755919428)

Get real-time weather updates directly from Suncrest, Utah. This app provides live data on conditions, snow depth, and air quality, powered by advanced monitoring hardware.

**Highlights:** Live weather stream, Snow gauge data, Air Quality measurements, Real-time condition updates, Powered by RemoteWeather

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenSnow free?

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

### Is Suncrest Weather free?

Suncrest Weather is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpenSnow or Suncrest Weather?

Suncrest Weather is rated higher. OpenSnow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Suncrest Weather averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do OpenSnow or Suncrest Weather have ads?

Neither OpenSnow nor Suncrest Weather shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenSnow or Suncrest Weather?

OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, and Suncrest Weather every 2 weeks. Most recently, OpenSnow was updated on October 29, 2026 and Suncrest Weather on September 30, 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.*