Comparison

OpenSnow vs Kanaloa Surf Report

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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OpenSnow is your trusted source for the most accurate snow forecast, snow report, and ski conditions. "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 snow 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 snow 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 state-of-the-art weather forecast model optimized for complex, mountain 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

About

Kanaloa Surf Report

Get real-time surf conditions and forecasts worldwide, including wave height, swell, wind, and tide. A clear 1-10 quality score helps you decide if a spot is worth the trip. Save favorites and set custom alerts for your ideal surf conditions.

Highlights
  • Real-time surf conditions worldwide
  • 10-day extended forecast
  • Interactive map with colored pins
  • Save favorite beaches
  • Custom alert conditions
  • Tide predictions
Features
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Kanaloa Surf Report gives you real-time surf conditions and forecasts for beaches around the world — wave height, swell period, wind, tide, and water temperature, distilled into a clear 1-10 quality score so you know at a glance if it's worth the drive. FEATURES Live conditions for hundreds of beaches worldwide, updated continuously 10-day extended forecast with morning, afternoon, and evening breakdowns Tap any forecast to see exactly how wave height, period, and wind shaped that score Interactive map with pins colored by real-time conditions at each spot Save your favorite beaches for quick access Set custom alert conditions and get notified the moment your break turns on Tide predictions alongside your surf report Whether you're checking your local break before work or scouting a new spot on a trip, Kanaloa turns a pile of buoy and weather data into one number you can trust. PREMIUM Unlock unlimited favorite beaches, the full 10-day forecast, and custom alert conditions with a Kanaloa Premium subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

OpenSnow4 screens
Kanaloa Surf Report4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: OpenSnow at 9.1K against Kanaloa Surf Report's 4. OpenSnow also leads on chart position (#19 vs unranked). Kanaloa Surf Report's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OpenSnow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year and Kanaloa Surf Report sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kanaloa Surf Report 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 4, 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 Kanaloa Surf Report's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, Kanaloa Surf Report every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
OpenSnow versus Kanaloa Surf Report: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenSnowKanaloa Surf Report
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.1K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.1K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#19 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloudnine Weather, Inc.Ammon Rex

Customer experience

OpenSnow

All ratings9,070 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews854 reviews
Positive80.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative15.9%

Kanaloa Surf Report

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Kanaloa Surf Report

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

OpenSnow

Subscriptions3
  • OpenSnow Legacy$49.991 Year
  • OpenSnow Base$49.991 Year
  • OpenSnow Base Legacy$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Kanaloa Surf Report

Subscriptions1
  • Kanaloa Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month

Questions

Is OpenSnow free?
OpenSnow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kanaloa Surf Report free?
Kanaloa Surf Report is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OpenSnow or Kanaloa Surf Report?
Kanaloa Surf Report is rated higher. OpenSnow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Kanaloa Surf Report averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do OpenSnow or Kanaloa Surf Report have ads?
Neither OpenSnow nor Kanaloa Surf Report shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenSnow or Kanaloa Surf Report?
OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, and Kanaloa Surf Report every 10 days. Most recently, OpenSnow was updated on November 6, 2026 and Kanaloa Surf Report on October 31, 2026.

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