# OpenSnow vs Colorado Snow Map & Webcams

The clearest difference is ads: OpenSnow at none against Colorado Snow Map & Webcams's shown. OpenSnow also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (9.1K vs 426). Colorado Snow Map & Webcams's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenSnow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year and Colorado 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for OpenSnow against 4.7 for Colorado Snow Map & Webcams. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenSnow has 9.1K ratings behind it against 426, 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 79% of Colorado Snow Map & Webcams's.

OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, Colorado Snow Map & Webcams every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenSnow | Colorado Snow Map & Webcams |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opensnow/id780890907/reviews)** | [4.7 (426 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorado-snow-map-and-webcams/id959445295/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.1K** | 426 |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 79.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 126 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cloudnine Weather, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/487445927) | [William Magrath](https://appshunter.io/developer/950596599) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenSnow

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Grossing · Weather, #34 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


### Colorado Snow Map & Webcams

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorado-snow-map-and-webcams/id959445295)

View and compare Colorado ski resort snow reports on a map. Track 24-hour, 3-day, and 7-day snowfall totals, snow bases, and historical data. Zoom into specific regions and find the best snow conditions for your next ski trip.

**Highlights:** View 24-hour, 3-day, and 7-day snowfall totals, Compare snow base statistics, Swipe through historical snowfall data, Review detailed snow history per resort, Zoomable map of Colorado ski resorts, Track last snowfall date

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Colorado Snow Map | $2.99 | per year |
| ColoradoSnowMap Pro All Access | $9.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🗺️ Great map view
- 📊 Lots of info and details
- ✅ Consistently accurate snow reports
- 📷 Nice webcams

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Notifications don't work
- 🐛 Not working
- 🐛 Not always accurate snow reports
- 🐛 Data gathering not accurate
- 🐛 Favorite resorts not showing on map

**Reported bugs**

- Notifications don’t work
- Not working
- Favorite resorts not showing on map
- No setting access on Android devices
- Missing features on Android compared to Apple

**Requested features**

- 💡 App for New Mexico, Arizona and Rocky Mountain resorts
- 💡 App for Montana version
- 💡 Support family sharing
- 💡 Forecasts needed
- 💡 Season to date totals


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenSnow free?

OpenSnow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Colorado Snow Map & Webcams free?

Colorado Snow Map & Webcams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OpenSnow or Colorado Snow Map & Webcams?

OpenSnow is rated higher. OpenSnow averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9.1K ratings, while Colorado Snow Map & Webcams averages 4.7 from 426 ratings.

### Do OpenSnow or Colorado Snow Map & Webcams have ads?

Colorado Snow Map & Webcams shows ads; OpenSnow does not.

### Which is updated more often, OpenSnow or Colorado Snow Map & Webcams?

OpenSnow ships an update every 11 days, and Colorado Snow Map & Webcams every 2 months. Most recently, OpenSnow was updated on October 30, 2026 and Colorado Snow Map & Webcams on October 24, 2026.

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