Comparison

Snowmaking vs HumidCalc

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Snowmaking

This app helps determine optimal conditions for snowmaking by providing key weather data like temperature, humidity, and wind. It also offers hourly forecasts and allows for the integration of personal weather stations.

Highlights
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Humidity and dewpoint data
  • Wetbulb temperature calculation
  • Wind speed and direction
  • Hourly weather forecast
  • Personal weather station integration
Features
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Determine if conditions are suitable for snowmaking at your location Information Provided: - Temperature - Humidity -Dewpoint - Wetbulb Temperature - Wind - Pressure - Hourly Forecast Includes settings for metric values and the ability to add personal weather stations

About

HumidCalc

This app calculates various humidity and air property indicators using weather data. It's suitable for general users, engineers, and agricultural applications, offering precise calculations for dew point, relative humidity, and heat stress indices.

Highlights
  • Humidity and air property calculations
  • Discomfort Index and WBGT calculation
  • Volumetric Absolute Humidity for influenza prevention
  • Humidity Deficit (HD) for agriculture
  • Supports 11 indicators across 15 calculation items
  • Unit conversion (Celsius/Fahrenheit, SI/Imperial)
  • High-precision calculation engine
Features
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*Weather data supported* A versatile humidity calculation app for everyone from general users to engineers — also suitable for agricultural applications. This app allows you to easily calculate indicators such as the Discomfort Index, WBGT (estimated heat stress index), Volumetric Absolute Humidity (an important indicator for influenza prevention), and Humidity Deficit (HD) used in agriculture, using weather data. You can also calculate a wide range of air properties from dry-bulb temperature (normal air temperature) and wet-bulb temperature obtained from ventilated psychrometers such as the Assmann psychrometer.
Atmospheric pressure can be entered manually. The app supports 12 indicators across 16 calculation items, and unit conversion between Celsius/Fahrenheit and SI/Imperial units can be performed instantly by switching the temperature unit setting. ■ High-Precision Calculation Engine This app uses the Wexler–Hyland equations combined with numerical analysis, enabling highly accurate and stable calculations across a wide range of environmental conditions. ■ Calculable Indicators * Wet Bulb Temperature * Dew Point Temperature * Frost point temperature * Relative Humidity * Humidity Ratio(Absolute Humidity) * Mass-based absolute humidity * High-resolution mass-based absolute humidity * Volumetric absolute humidity * Humidity Deficit (HD) * Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD) * Enthalpy * Specific Volume * Saturation Vapor Pressure * Water Vapor Partial Pressure * Boiling Point of Water * WBGT (Estimated value) * Discomfort Index (DI) Supplementary Notes on WBGT & Discomfort Index Outdoor WBGT is defined as: WBGT = 0.7 Tnw + 0.1 Td + 0.2 Tg (°F) Since globe temperature (Tg) is not an input parameter, it is estimated from dry-bulb temperature (Td) using: Tg = 1.45 Td − 27.162 (°F) Td and Tg show a strong correlation (n = 17,376, R² = 0.919). Natural wet-bulb temperature (Tnw) is obtained by converting the measured wet-bulb temperature from an Assmann psychrometer to natural conditions, assuming a wind speed of 98.4 fpm (0.5 m/s) or less. Details of this conversion algorithm are omitted. The Discomfort Index (DI) is calculated as: DI = 0.4 × (Td + Tw) + 15 (°F). ■ Weather Data & Sensors By tapping the Weather Data button, you can obtain current atmospheric pressure, dry-bulb temperature, and wet-bulb temperature. On devices equipped with a barometric pressure sensor, pressing the MEAS button allows direct pressure measurement. Wet-bulb conditions can be set to Normal or Frozen (effective below freezing). Corrected values can also be displayed for non-ventilated psychrometers such as the August psychrometer (ventilated types recommended for accuracy). ■App Ecosystem Integration You can directly receive calculated dry-bulb and wet-bulb temperatures from the companion app “Calculator of Air”. (Please note that calculations must be performed in Calculator of Air before data can be transferred.) By combining HumidCalc with Calculator of Air, you can, for example, derive multiple air properties from known Enthalpy and Humidity Ratio values. ■Input Ranges * Dry-Bulb & Wet-Bulb Temperature: −22°F to 122°F (−30°C to 50°C) * Atmospheric Pressure: 17.72 inHg to 73.09 inHg (600 hPa to 2475 hPa) * Dew Point: −58°F to 122°F (−50°C to 50°C) * Relative Humidity: 0% to 100% (1% steps) ■Notes When using an August psychrometer, calculations assume an air velocity at the sensing element of 98.4 fpm (0.5 m/s) or less. As a result, calculated values may differ from those listed in humidity tables included with commercial August psychrometers. ■Disclaimer 1. Please use values within reasonable temperature ranges (approximately 32°F to 104°F / 0°C to 40°C). Extremely unusual inputs may produce inaccurate results. 2. While every effort has been made to ensure high precision, minor errors may occur due to floating-point limitations. 3. The developer assumes no responsibility for any damages resulting from the use of this app.

Screenshots

Snowmaking2 screens
HumidCalc4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HumidCalc at 5.0 against Snowmaking's 4.3. HumidCalc also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). Snowmaking's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HumidCalc holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snowmaking has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Snowmaking's written reviews are positive against 100% of HumidCalc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snowmaking ships an update every 5 months, HumidCalc every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Snowmaking versus HumidCalc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnowmakingHumidCalc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (20 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoe Steigerwaldyoshihito sakagami

Customer experience

Snowmaking

All ratings20 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%

HumidCalc

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Snowmaking

No in-app purchases

None

HumidCalc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Snowmaking free?
Snowmaking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HumidCalc free?
HumidCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Snowmaking or HumidCalc?
HumidCalc is rated higher. Snowmaking averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while HumidCalc averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Snowmaking or HumidCalc have ads?
HumidCalc shows ads; Snowmaking does not.
Which is updated more often, Snowmaking or HumidCalc?
Snowmaking ships an update every 5 months, and HumidCalc every 2 weeks. Most recently, Snowmaking was updated on November 11, 2026 and HumidCalc on November 13, 2026.

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