Comparison

Snowmaking vs SnowBase

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

SnowBase

This app helps backyard snowmakers plan and track their snowmaking sessions. It provides weather data, allows users to log equipment and session details, and connects them with a community of other snowmakers.

Highlights
  • Real-time weather monitoring
  • Hourly forecasts and snowmaking windows
  • Live snowmaking session tracking
  • Equipment management
  • Interactive snowmaking map
  • Community sharing and interaction
Features
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**Snowbase is the community and weather app built for backyard snowmakers.** Know when conditions are right, track your snowmaking sessions, organize your equipment, and connect with other snowmakers—all in one place. **PLAN AROUND THE WEATHER** Monitor current temperature, humidity, wind, and wet-bulb temperature. View hourly forecasts and upcoming snowmaking windows to help decide when to start your system. **TRACK LIVE SNOWMAKING SESSIONS** Start a live session, select your snow gun and equipment, and follow changing conditions throughout the run. Record session duration, wet-bulb readings, water usage, photos, and results. **EXPLORE THE SNOWMAKING MAP** See snowmaking activity, weather conditions, radar, and community posts on an interactive map. Search locations and save your home snowmaking location for quick access. **MANAGE YOUR SETUP** Keep your snow guns, pressure washers, and air compressor organized. Save equipment specifications so your setup is ready whenever conditions improve. **JOIN THE COMMUNITY** Share snowmaking posts, photos, session results, and progress updates. Follow other snowmakers, like and comment on posts, and discover what people are making nearby. Whether you are preparing for your first backyard snowstorm or tracking every detail of an advanced setup, Snowbase helps you make the most of every cold night. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://snowbase.app/privacy Snowbase Terms of Use: https://snowbase.app/terms

Screenshots

Snowmaking2 screens
SnowBase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SnowBase at 5.0 against Snowmaking's 4.3. SnowBase also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). Snowmaking's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

SnowBase 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snowmaking ships an update every 5 months, SnowBase every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Snowmaking versus SnowBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnowmakingSnowBase
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (20 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB106 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoe SteigerwaldBackyard Snowstorm

Customer experience

Snowmaking

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

SnowBase

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Snowmaking

No in-app purchases

None

SnowBase

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Snowmaking free?
Snowmaking is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SnowBase free?
SnowBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Snowmaking or SnowBase?
SnowBase is rated higher. Snowmaking averages 4.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while SnowBase averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Snowmaking or SnowBase have ads?
Neither Snowmaking nor SnowBase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Snowmaking or SnowBase?
Snowmaking ships an update every 5 months, and SnowBase every 5 weeks. Most recently, Snowmaking was updated on November 11, 2026 and SnowBase on November 10, 2026.

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