OpenSnow vs Nibi Metrics
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Nibi Metrics
Access live water levels for lakes, rivers, and creeks from official gauges. Get insights on current conditions, historical data, and forecasts. Set custom alerts for important water level changes.
- Live water levels and flows
- Deviation from usual levels
- Rising/falling water trend
- Water level forecast
- Customizable alerts
- Gauge map with radar
- Historical charts
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Know your water before you go. Nibi Metrics shows the live level of lakes, rivers and creeks from official government gauges, and what it means: higher or lower than usual for the date, rising or falling, and where it's headed. WHAT YOU GET - Live levels and flows, updated as each gauge reports - The deviation: how far the water is from typical for today's date, with its percentile and the record for the date - Rising or falling, and how fast - A water level forecast, plus the weather over the water for the next few hours - Alerts: pick the level that matters to you, like the top of your dock or your pump intake, and get a push when the water gets there - What's happening now: record highs, fast rises and the biggest swings - Widgets for Home and Lock screens - A map of every gauge, with live radar and playback where available - Charts of level and flow, from the last day back a full year - Favourites for the places you check every day - Light or dark mode, or follow your phone Whatever you call it (river level, river height, stage or gauge height), Nibi shows it live from the official gauge, with the record and the forecast. For anyone who lives, works or plays near the water: cottagers and boaters, anglers and paddlers, farmers, and anyone keeping an eye on a flood. Nibi Metrics is an independent app by Muskoka Research Inc. It is not a government app and is not affiliated with any government agency. Its data comes from official government sources, credited in the app and at nibimetrics.ca/how-it-works Terms of Use: https://nibimetrics.ca/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Nibi Metrics at daily against OpenSnow's every 11 days. Nibi Metrics also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). OpenSnow's advantage is chart position (#12 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. OpenSnow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year and Nibi Metrics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, Nibi Metrics daily. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OpenSnow | Nibi Metrics |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (9.1K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9.1K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | #12 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Cloudnine Weather, Inc. | Muskoka Research Inc. |
Customer experience
OpenSnow
Nibi Metrics
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
Nibi Metrics
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
OpenSnow
- OpenSnow Legacy$49.991 Year
- OpenSnow Base$49.991 Year
- OpenSnow Base Legacy$49.991 Year
Nibi Metrics
- Nibi Premium Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Nibi Premium Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year
Questions
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