# Sunset Predictions vs Mountain

The clearest difference is ads: Sunset Predictions at none against Mountain's shown. Sunset Predictions also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and device support (6 vs 3). Mountain's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (74% vs 48%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sunset Predictions sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Mountain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mountain holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2K and 707 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Sunset Predictions's written reviews are positive against 74% of Mountain's.

Sunset Predictions ships an update every 9 days, Mountain every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sunset Predictions | Mountain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunset-predictions-alpenglow/id978589174/reviews) | **[4.9 (707 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-forecastcom/id6446204098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2K** | 707 |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | **73.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #95 | **#64** |
| Size | 175 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Yates](https://appshunter.io/developer/407626114) | [Meteo365 Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/661723505) |

## What reviewers say

### Sunset Predictions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunset-predictions-alpenglow/id978589174)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Weather, #134 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

This app predicts not only sunrise and sunset times but also the quality of light, helping photographers and enthusiasts plan their shoots. It offers detailed forecasts, customizable alerts, and augmented reality tools to visualize the sun's path.

**Highlights:** Sunrise & Sunset Quality Forecasts, Golden Hour & Blue Hour Times, Flexible Reminder Alarms, Custom Location Planning, Augmented Reality Sun Path, Live Activities & Widgets, Apple Watch Support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Sweet-Sized Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coffee-Sized Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate sunset/sunrise forecasts
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Customizable notifications and widgets
- 🎨 Great for photography and capturing sunsets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent and inaccurate forecasts
- 🔒 Paywall for basic features
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 🤔 Unclear metrics for sunset/sunrise quality

**Reported bugs**

- Apple Watch complication not working consistently
- Location services issues causing incorrect forecasts
- Subscription issues with app not recognizing purchases

**Requested features**

- Add moon rise and moon set times
- Implement dark mode option
- Improve accuracy of forecasts through better data sources
- Allow users to submit feedback and field reports to improve predictions


### Mountain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mountain-forecastcom/id6446204098)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Weather, #96 Top Free · Weather (US App Store)

Provides detailed weather forecasts for over 11,000 mountain summits globally. Offers hourly and long-range predictions, multi-elevation weather data, and offline map access for planning outdoor adventures.

**Highlights:** Free 6-day forecasts, Weather at multiple elevations, Hour-by-hour weather detail, Offline maps and forecasts, Detailed topographic and satellite mapping, Import GPX routes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Service (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Highly accurate mountain-specific forecasts
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🗺️ Detailed multi-elevation weather data
- 💾 Offline maps and weather access
- ⭐ No distracting ads in app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription paywall for extended forecasts
- 🔄 Inconsistent data alignment in forecast table
- 🌍 No imperial/metric unit toggle (not intuitive)
- 📉 Free version severely limited compared to paid
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes frequently

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after 4 seconds of use
- Forecast table data misalignment (temperature shows with wrong icons)
- Password reset not accepting new passwords
- Freezing level data appears in humidity column
- 12-day forecast non-functional at mid-low elevations

**Requested features**

- Imperial and metric unit switching
- GPS track recording capability
- Past weather data/history viewing
- Better search functionality for minor peaks and ridges
- Restore minimum temperature display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sunset Predictions free?

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

### Is Mountain free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sunset Predictions or Mountain?

Mountain is rated higher. Sunset Predictions averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2K ratings, while Mountain averages 4.9 from 707 ratings.

### Do Sunset Predictions or Mountain have ads?

Mountain shows ads; Sunset Predictions does not.

### Which is updated more often, Sunset Predictions or Mountain?

Sunset Predictions ships an update every 9 days, and Mountain every 2 months. Most recently, Sunset Predictions was updated on September 24, 2026 and Mountain on September 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Sunset Predictions or Mountain?

Sunset Predictions currently peaks at #95 in the App Store charts, and Mountain at #64. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*