# OpenSnow vs Mountain Visibility Forecast

The clearest difference is price: OpenSnow at Free against Mountain Visibility Forecast's $1.99. OpenSnow also leads on ratings volume (9.1K vs 3). Mountain Visibility Forecast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

OpenSnow is free to download; Mountain Visibility Forecast costs $1.99 up front. OpenSnow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Mountain Visibility Forecast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mountain Visibility Forecast 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 3, 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 Mountain Visibility Forecast's.

OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, Mountain Visibility Forecast every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenSnow | Mountain Visibility Forecast |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opensnow/id780890907/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-visibility-forecast/id6810003955/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 80.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | #35 |
| Size | 125 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cloudnine Weather, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/487445927) | [Leah Gerber](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877454327) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenSnow

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

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Grossing · Weather, #57 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


### Mountain Visibility Forecast

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-visibility-forecast/id6810003955)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Paid · Weather (US App Store)

Get real-time and three-day forecasts for seven major mountains, including cloud cover, visibility, and smoke. Understand why a mountain is visible or obscured, and plan your viewing with sunrise/sunset predictions.

**Highlights:** Real-time mountain visibility status, Three-day hourly forecasts, Cloud cover and visibility details, Wildfire smoke detection, Sunrise and sunset predictions, Volcano status alerts

**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 Mountain Visibility Forecast free?

Mountain Visibility Forecast costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OpenSnow or Mountain Visibility Forecast?

Mountain Visibility Forecast is rated higher. OpenSnow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Mountain Visibility Forecast averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do OpenSnow or Mountain Visibility Forecast have ads?

Neither OpenSnow nor Mountain Visibility Forecast shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenSnow or Mountain Visibility Forecast?

OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, and Mountain Visibility Forecast every 2 days. Most recently, OpenSnow was updated on October 16, 2026 and Mountain Visibility Forecast on October 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, OpenSnow or Mountain Visibility Forecast?

OpenSnow currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and Mountain Visibility Forecast at #35. 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.*