Comparison

Snowmaking vs US 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

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

US Snow Map & Webcams

Visualize and compare snow reports and forecasts for ski resorts across the US and Canada on an interactive map. Track 24-hour, 3-day, and 7-day snowfall totals, view snow base statistics, and review historical data for any resort.

Highlights
  • Snowfall maps
  • 24-hour, 3-day, 7-day snowfall totals
  • Snow base statistics
  • Historical snowfall data
  • Resort-specific pages
  • Save favorite regions
Features
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**** Find your snow! ** Download for free today! **** US Snow Map lets you quickly view and compare snow report information and snow forecasts for ski resorts across the US and Canada in a single glance by showing the information on a map. With US Snow Map, you can: - View NOAA snow prediction snowfall maps across the US and Canada. - View currently reported 24-hour snowfall totals, 3-day totals, and 7-day totals across all resorts. - View snow base statistics across all resorts. - See the same statistics for past dates by swiping left or right on the map. This lets you see how much snow each resort received yesterday, two days ago, etc. - Review detailed snow history for each resort by clicking on the resort to view the resort-specific page within the app, letting you see many days of snowfall history. - Zoom in to your favorite part of the US or Canada to focus on the resorts you care most about. When you reopen the app, the Snow Map will take you right back to the region you were last viewing. - Click the "pin" icon to save your favorite region and easily return to it later with the home button. - See how snowfall amounts can vary, even among neighboring resorts, letting you find the best snow for your days on the mountain. *** Find Your Snow! *** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Privacy Policy: http://snowmapapp.com/privacy/ios/ Terms of Service: http://snowmapapp.com/terms/ios/

Screenshots

Snowmaking2 screens
US Snow Map & Webcams4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Snowmaking at none against US Snow Map & Webcams's 2. Snowmaking also leads on ads (none vs shown). US Snow Map & Webcams's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. US Snow Map & Webcams sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year. Snowmaking asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

US Snow Map & Webcams holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Snowmaking's written reviews are positive against 88% of US Snow Map & Webcams's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snowmaking ships an update every 5 months, US Snow Map & Webcams monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Snowmaking versus US Snow Map & Webcams: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnowmakingUS Snow Map & Webcams
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (20 ratings)4.7 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoe SteigerwaldWilliam Magrath

Customer experience

Snowmaking

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

US Snow Map & Webcams

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

None

Snowmaking

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

US Snow Map & Webcams

Subscriptions2
  • US Snow Map Pro$3.991 Year
  • US Snow Map Pro All Access$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Snowmaking free?
Snowmaking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is US Snow Map & Webcams free?
US Snow Map & Webcams is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Snowmaking or US Snow Map & Webcams?
US Snow Map & Webcams is rated higher. Snowmaking averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while US Snow Map & Webcams averages 4.7 from 10 ratings.
Do Snowmaking or US Snow Map & Webcams have ads?
US Snow Map & Webcams shows ads; Snowmaking does not.
Which is updated more often, Snowmaking or US Snow Map & Webcams?
Snowmaking ships an update every 5 months, and US Snow Map & Webcams monthly. Most recently, Snowmaking was updated on November 11, 2026 and US Snow Map & Webcams on November 6, 2026.

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