Not only unreliable, but disappointing
I was so excited to start using this app, but from day one have had problems. The primary issue is that you can get through an entire day of runs, hitting speeds you wanted recorded, making tracks you wanted to review, understanding the vertical feet that you dropped, etc. This app is not only unreliable, which unto itself you might simply say “oh well, not a great app“, but this app actually is disappointing because after an exciting day on the slopes you sit down, open your pocket, take out the app and take a look at it - and it simply says “no GPS data recorded”. After the first time this happened I read the troubleshooting guide and it said that you needed to make sure you had a reliable connection. Next time I confirmed that I did (my other apps all recorded). Next time GPS data didn’t record I was told it was likely do to keeping the app in an outside pocket where the phone got cold - keep it in an inside pocket to ensure warmth and then it will record your GPS location - so I did. It still did not work. Today I skied at Breck in 38° sunny weather and finished the day, looked at the device, and it said “no GPS data recorded“. I would be OK if an app simply didn’t work, but when you’re so excited to see how you ripped down the mountain side, and this app, let you down, makes you realize that you need to start looking for other apps. I would not waste my time with this app.
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Response from developer
Hey Jeffrey, I'm really sad to read this review. I know how disappointing it would have been to find that nothing had been recorded at the end of a great day. It sounds like you did all the right things to improve GPS accuracy and it should have worked, unless there's some kind of permissions issue. It's not clear if you've been in touch with customer support already, but either way, if you'd like to give us another chance please send us a message from within the app via the Account tab -> Help & Support for the attention of Emma. This will send us some debug logs that show us what's going wrong so we can get it working for you. It's also possible that that recording was in fact backed up and can be recovered too.
Fantastic Ski app - for phone and watch
This is a really well thought out Ski app, use it with friends and you see where you all are on the run and at stops can see the stats for the last run and all the runs for the day (premium feature) but for the price well worth it. Great overview of the data at the end of the day. Integrates your photos and generally produces a enjoyable way to view the data and compare it with others in your party. I particularly like the playback which shows icons of each memeber of the party and the routes they take down the run. Finally it just works automatically in your pocket if you have a phone and it doesn't overly effect the power consumption from my tests. the fact that you can just start it at the beginnning of the day and forget about it makes it a fun tool for the mountains and a great way to compare your activities at the end of the day. Thanks
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Unbelievable
This app blows my mind. It’s freakin amazing. Even for casual shredders it’s a fun tool to have and record your runs, aside from being able to look back and find where you hit a gnarly tree line.
Recommended to all!!
Recommended to all!!
We got a winner…
I recently started using Slopes and I have to say, I'm impressed! As a ski and snowboarding enthusiast, this app is exactly what I was looking for. It provides detailed metrics about my time on the slopes, which helps me track my progress and set new goals for myself. The user experience is top-notch, with a sleek and intuitive interface that makes it easy to navigate and use.
I especially love the real-time tracking feature, which allows me to see my speed, distance, and other important stats while I'm skiing. This helps me to stay motivated and push myself to ski better. The app also has a great social aspect, as I can share my stats with friends and see how I stack up against other skiers.
Overall, I highly recommend Slopes to anyone who loves skiing and snowboarding. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced skier, this app is a great way to keep track of your progress and have fun on the slopes. So, if you're looking for a way to enhance your ski or snowboarding experience, give Slopes a try! You won't be disappointed!
I especially love the real-time tracking feature, which allows me to see my speed, distance, and other important stats while I'm skiing. This helps me to stay motivated and push myself to ski better. The app also has a great social aspect, as I can share my stats with friends and see how I stack up against other skiers.
Overall, I highly recommend Slopes to anyone who loves skiing and snowboarding. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced skier, this app is a great way to keep track of your progress and have fun on the slopes. So, if you're looking for a way to enhance your ski or snowboarding experience, give Slopes a try! You won't be disappointed!
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LOVE
I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS APP!!! The only trouble i've had with it, is if I forgot to turn it off and I had already left the ski resort so it didn't count anything, which was an user error in my part. But besides that this app just keeps getting better and I love that you can use it with friends and compete against eachother! To summarize this I love this app, and I think you should just go for it and test it out!
PS: I forgot to mention, there is also a premium membership for extra stuff! I just use the free version and I think it's amazing, I can't say much tho because I haven't used the premium. I still use the free version and I love it!
PS: I forgot to mention, there is also a premium membership for extra stuff! I just use the free version and I think it's amazing, I can't say much tho because I haven't used the premium. I still use the free version and I love it!
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Great Information. Low battery drain. Love being able to compare with friends
Used this app on a recent trip to the snow.
Battery drain was excellent. iPhone 13 Pro Max and had about 70pc left at end of day. Took some photos and videos through the day too
Battery drain was excellent. iPhone 13 Pro Max and had about 70pc left at end of day. Took some photos and videos through the day too
Best Ski Tracking App!
I’ve used this app for several season and tracked my runs in Canada, US and Japan. Read all of the resort data perfectly. Seamlessly transfers data to Strava. I use an iPhone 13 Pro and an Apple Watch 5 currently but previously used an iPone 11 pro and never had a battery drain issue.
Improvements also seem to be pretty consistent, each season there’s a suite of new features.
The only draw back is the price. It’s an expensive app. Would be nice to get it a bit cheaper and with Family Sharing so my wife and kids could also use it.
Improvements also seem to be pretty consistent, each season there’s a suite of new features.
The only draw back is the price. It’s an expensive app. Would be nice to get it a bit cheaper and with Family Sharing so my wife and kids could also use it.
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Does exact what you want it to do
Easy to use when skiing, good analysis, super easy to integrate with Strava. Recommend.
Really fab app!
I’ve tried other ski apps but I really do love Slopes! I only use the free version but it tells me enough about my day for me, and it’s fabulous that it knows when you’re skiing, when you’re on a lift and when you’re sat having a cuppa, so no having to pause it and remember to set it off (with thick gloves and layers on). If the full app were £5/£10 I’d upgrade but with only skiing for a week every couple of years it’s a bit too much for me, but might try it next time I go skiing.
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Great and getting better
If you ride with family or friends this app is a must. So much fun comparing your stats in VS mode, seeing where everybody is on the interactive maps. Replaying your day on the 3D terrain. The app ui is easy to use, the stats are well laid out. In the three years I have been using it there have been constant and useful upgrades. It's a winner.
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