Comparison

OpenSnow vs Sky Daddy

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 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

About

Sky Daddy

This app provides a clear score and verdict on whether the night sky is worth observing. It details the best viewing windows, cloud cover, moon illumination, light pollution, and Milky Way visibility, all tailored to your local conditions.

Highlights
  • Night sky score and verdict
  • Best viewing window
  • Hour-by-hour projections
  • Cloud cover and comfort weather
  • Moon illumination and visibility
  • Light pollution estimation
  • Milky Way visibility and timing
Features
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Wondering whether tonight is actually worth going outside for? Sky Daddy checks the conditions that shape your view of the night sky and turns them into one fast, delightfully honest score. Because driving into the dark just to stare at clouds is a character-building exercise nobody asked for. See: • Tonight’s sky score and plain-language verdict • The best viewing window • Hour-by-hour projected scores • Cloud cover and comfort weather • Moon illumination and whether it is above the horizon • Estimated light pollution with an adjustable Bortle class • Milky Way core visibility, timing, and direction • A seven-night outlook with each night’s best window Sky Daddy uses your location to make the forecast local. If you skip location access, the app defaults to Sedona, Arizona. Your celestial enabler. Not your actual daddy. Weather changes quickly. Sky Daddy is helpful, not omnipotent. Always use local conditions and good judgment.

Screenshots

OpenSnow4 screens
Sky Daddy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sky Daddy at none against OpenSnow's 3. Sky Daddy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). OpenSnow's advantage is ratings volume (9.1K vs 2) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Sky Daddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sky Daddy 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 2, 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 Sky Daddy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, Sky Daddy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
OpenSnow versus Sky Daddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenSnowSky Daddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.1K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#30 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloudnine Weather, Inc.Shannon Nolan

Customer experience

OpenSnow

All ratings9,057 ratings
Positive92.1%
Neutral1.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews849 reviews
Positive80.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative16.0%

Sky Daddy

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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

Sky Daddy

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
None

Sky Daddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OpenSnow free?
OpenSnow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sky Daddy free?
Sky Daddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OpenSnow or Sky Daddy?
Sky Daddy is rated higher. OpenSnow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Sky Daddy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do OpenSnow or Sky Daddy have ads?
Neither OpenSnow nor Sky Daddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenSnow or Sky Daddy?
OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, and Sky Daddy every 10 days. Most recently, OpenSnow was updated on October 16, 2026 and Sky Daddy on October 8, 2026.

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