Comparison

OpenSnow vs Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams

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

Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams

Quickly view and compare current and past snowfall data for all major Tahoe resorts on a single map. Understand storm impacts across the region and review detailed snow history for each location. Access base depth and last snowfall dates at a glance.

Highlights
  • View 24-hour, 3-day, and 7-day snowfall totals
  • Compare past snowfall by swiping through dates
  • See base depth statistics
  • Check last snowfall date for each resort
  • Zoom in on specific areas like Donner Pass
  • Access resort-specific snow history
Features
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**** Find your snow! ** Download for free today! **** Tahoe Snow Map allows you to quickly view and compare the latest (and past) snow report information for all of the major Tahoe resorts in a single glance by displaying the information on a map of the Tahoe area. Tahoe Snow Map allows you to: - View the currently reported 24-hour snowfall totals, 3-day totals, or 7-day totals across all resorts. - See the same statistics for past dates by swiping left or right on the map, allowing you to see how much snow each resort received yesterday, two days ago, etc. - Understand how storms in the Sierra Nevada can impact different parts of the Lake Tahoe region, helping you decide whether to head to North Lake Tahoe, South Lake Tahoe, or Donner Pass. - Review a detailed snow history for each resort by clicking on the resort to view the resort-specific page within the app. This allows you to see many days of snowfall history. - View base depth statistics across all resorts. - See the last date each resort received snow by clicking on the "Last Snowfall" button. - Zoom in on the Donner Pass area (upper left corner of map) to reveal additional ski resorts. *** Find Your Snow! *** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Tahoe Snow Map Pro All Access (Optional In-App Purchase) ************************************************************ Tahoe Snow Map is free to use, but if you would like you can subscribe to Tahoe Snow Map Pro All access, which removes advertisements and provides snowfall forecasts for each resort. Automatically renews once per year, cancel anytime. Additional Details: • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy Policy: http://snowmapapp.com/privacy/ios/ Terms of Service: http://snowmapapp.com/terms/ios/

Screenshots

OpenSnow4 screens
Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: OpenSnow at none against Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams's shown. OpenSnow also leads on ratings volume (9.1K vs 135) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months). Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams's advantage is review sentiment (90% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. OpenSnow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year and Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for OpenSnow against 4.8 for Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenSnow has 9.1K ratings behind it against 135, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of OpenSnow's written reviews are positive against 90% of Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
OpenSnow versus Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenSnowTahoe Snow Map & Webcams
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (9.1K ratings)4.8 (135 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.4% of reviews89.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9.1K — better135
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#19 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB135 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCloudnine Weather, Inc.William Magrath

Customer experience

OpenSnow

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

Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams

All ratings135 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.3%

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

Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams

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
2 purchases

Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams

Subscriptions2
  • Tahoe Snow Map Pro$2.991 Year
  • Tahoe Snow Map Pro All Access$9.991 Year

Questions

Is OpenSnow free?
OpenSnow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams free?
Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OpenSnow or Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams?
Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams is rated higher. OpenSnow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams averages 4.8 from 135 ratings.
Do OpenSnow or Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams have ads?
Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams shows ads; OpenSnow does not.
Which is updated more often, OpenSnow or Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams?
OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, and Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams every 2 months. Most recently, OpenSnow was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tahoe Snow Map & Webcams on October 29, 2026.

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