# EXA Ski Tracker vs SkiMap

EXA Ski Tracker and SkiMap both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of SkiMap's written reviews are positive against 61% of EXA Ski Tracker's. SkiMap also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). EXA Ski Tracker's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ratings volume (676 vs 15). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EXA Ski Tracker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and SkiMap sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for EXA Ski Tracker against 4.8 for SkiMap. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EXA Ski Tracker has 676 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of EXA Ski Tracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of SkiMap's.

EXA Ski Tracker ships an update every 2 months, SkiMap weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EXA Ski Tracker | SkiMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (676 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exa-ski-tracker/id1196252184/reviews) | **[4.8 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skimap-ski-tracker-and-maps/id6755932390/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **676** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 28 MB | 195 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ExaMobile S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/506014841) | [Stolen Orbit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896228877) |

## What reviewers say

### EXA Ski Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exa-ski-tracker/id1196252184)

Track your winter sports activity with detailed statistics. Measure speed, distance, and time, map your routes, and monitor altitude. Share your progress and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Measure skiing speed, distance, and time, Mark ski tracks on map, Monitor altitude with min/max values, Special 'Fast Ride' feature for section analysis, Record and view daily history and statistics, Share photos with data, Compare results and compete with friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Go Premium, get new features! | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📍 Accurate GPS tracking and location mapping
- ⛷️ Effective ski run and lift tracking
- 📊 Displays speed, altitude, and distance data
- 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
- 🎨 Clean interface without excessive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent tracking and missing data
- ⚠️ Unreliable speed measurements (extreme outliers)
- 🔋 High battery drain on older devices
- 🔗 Scam links embedded in advertisements
- 💳 Premium version doesn't remove ads

**Reported bugs**

- Speed readings showing impossible values (405 km/h)
- Missing run and lift data despite recorded distance
- App crashes when accessing history tab
- Timer starts but all metrics except altitude show zero
- Incomplete mile tracking on cross-border skiing

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit or delete portions of recorded runs
- Per-run statistics and detailed breakdown
- List view of all runs completed in a day
- Improved graph navigation, especially for speed data
- Integration with third-party apps like Strava


### SkiMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skimap-ski-tracker-and-maps/id6755932390)

This app tracks your ski runs, analyzes performance, and provides offline 3D resort maps for confident navigation. It records speed, vertical drop, and routes, even without a signal. Group tracking helps you stay connected with friends on the slopes.

**Highlights:** GPS ski tracking, Performance history analysis, Offline ski maps, Interactive 3D piste maps, Real-time location, Group tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SkiMap Pro | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| SkiMap Pro | $22.99 | per year |
| SkiMap Pro | $22.99 | per year |
| Bundle 7 Day Passes (24h) | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EXA Ski Tracker free?

EXA Ski Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SkiMap free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EXA Ski Tracker or SkiMap?

SkiMap is rated higher. EXA Ski Tracker averages 4.7 out of 5 from 676 ratings, while SkiMap averages 4.8 from 15 ratings.

### Do EXA Ski Tracker or SkiMap have ads?

Neither EXA Ski Tracker nor SkiMap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, EXA Ski Tracker or SkiMap?

EXA Ski Tracker ships an update every 2 months, and SkiMap weekly. Most recently, EXA Ski Tracker was updated on November 6, 2026 and SkiMap on November 5, 2026.

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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.*