# Parks Canada App vs SkiBig3

The clearest difference is ads: Parks Canada App at none against SkiBig3's shown. Parks Canada App also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). SkiBig3's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 24%) and ratings volume (444 vs 145). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Parks Canada App against 4.8 for SkiBig3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 145 and 444 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Parks Canada App's written reviews are positive against 59% of SkiBig3's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Parks Canada App | SkiBig3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parks-canada-app/id1232267399/reviews) | **[4.8 (444 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skibig3/id1451298005/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 145 | **444** |
| Positive reviews | 23.6% of reviews | **58.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 136 MB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Parks Canada / Parcs Canada](https://appshunter.io/developer/533552597) | [SkiBig3](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451298004) |

## What reviewers say

### Parks Canada App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parks-canada-app/id1232267399)

Your pocket guide to Canada's national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas. Plan, navigate, and discover with offline maps, real-time information, and interactive tours.

**Highlights:** Offline maps and navigation, Real-time directions and weather, Interactive self-guided tours, Save favorite locations, Discover must-visit places, Local tips and information

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for researching parks
- 👍 Self-guided tours are wonderful
- 👍 Great descriptions of parks
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good for planning trips

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes often
- 🐛 Blank white screen on launch
- 🐛 Redirects to website
- 🐛 Not intuitive or helpful
- 🐛 Inaccessible location function on iPhone 12 mini

**Reported bugs**

- Pop-up blocks access on iPhone 12 mini
- Blank white screen with 'loading'
- Page Not Found Error 404
- App crashes when creating itinerary
- App closes after startup

**Requested features**

- Search and make camping reservations in app
- Make self-guided tours available on website
- Restore 'save my trip' functionality
- Restore offline mode
- Map of trails


### SkiBig3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skibig3/id1451298005)

Your essential guide to three premier ski resorts in Banff National Park. Access real-time weather, snow reports, trail maps, and resort-specific information. Discover local insights, exclusive perks, and track your ski performance.

**Highlights:** Real-time weather and snow reports, Trail maps and bus schedules, Webcam access, GPS ski day tracker, Ski performance stats and leaderboards, Resort and town activity information

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for ski resorts
- 👍 Good information provided
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for tracking skills
- 👍 All info in one place

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Password reset fails
- 🐛 Doesn't track speed above 60 km/h
- 🐛 Map doesn't scroll while recording

**Reported bugs**

- Login fails
- Password reset email not sent
- App crashes on launch
- Speed tracking limited
- Map scrolling issue during recording

**Requested features**

- Longer term weather forecast needed
- Offline capability for trail maps
- More complete off-mountain coverage
- Improve webcam clarity
- Fix interactive map errors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Parks Canada App free?

Parks Canada App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SkiBig3 free?

SkiBig3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Parks Canada App or SkiBig3?

SkiBig3 is rated higher. Parks Canada App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while SkiBig3 averages 4.8 from 444 ratings.

### Do Parks Canada App or SkiBig3 have ads?

SkiBig3 shows ads; Parks Canada App does not.

### Which is updated more often, Parks Canada App or SkiBig3?

Parks Canada App ships an update every 4 months, and SkiBig3 every 4 months. Most recently, Parks Canada App was updated on November 6, 2026 and SkiBig3 on November 6, 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.*