The Highlands vs Detroit GP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Highlands
Get real-time updates on ski lift and run status, trail maps, and resort webcams. Purchase lift tickets, book lodging, and browse amenities. Receive exclusive on-site deals and notifications.
- Ski lift and run status
- Expanded trail map views
- Resort webcams
- Weather and snow conditions
- Lift ticket purchases
- Lodging reservations
- Push notifications for deals
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Featuring ski lift and run status, expanded trail map views, resort web cams, and always up to date weather and snow conditions. You'll easily be able to purchase lift tickets, make lodging reservations, browse resort amenities, and more. The ability to enable push notifications for real-time updates on lift status, snow conditions, and exclusive, limited time only resort deals while you are on-site, are available to app users only.
Detroit GP
Your official guide to the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix. Access live race updates, venue navigation, ticket purchasing, and event schedules. Discover fan experiences and free access areas for a complete race weekend.
- Live race updates
- Venue navigation
- Ticket purchasing
- Event schedule
- Interactive map
- Race results
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Detroit GP App powered by Dow MobilityScience - Your Ultimate Guide to Race Weekend! Get ready for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, returning to the Streets of Downtown Detroit from May 29 to May 31, 2026. The Detroit GP App by Dow MobilityScience is your go-to companion for one of the Motor City’s most anticipated summer events. Access real-time updates, directions, and all the essential race weekend info in one place. Key Features: Live Updates - Stay informed with breaking news and real-time announcements. Track Navigation - Easily find your way around with step-by-step venue directions. Buy Tickets - Purchase Grand Prix tickets quickly and securely. Event Schedule - Keep track of all racing action and entertainment. Interactive Map - Explore the downtown street circuit and key locations. Push Notifications - Get instant alerts for news, events, and race highlights. Race Results - View results from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, IMSA, and INDY NXT races. Fan Experiences - Learn about autograph sessions, victory lane moments, and more. Free Access Areas - Discover complimentary viewing zones and fan zones at Hart Plaza, Spirit Plaza, the Riverwalk, Campus Martius Park, and more. Join the Detroit Grand Prix street party and celebrate a weekend of speed and excitement in the heart of the city. Download the Detroit GP App today and make the most of your race weekend!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Highlands at 4.8 against Detroit GP's 3.9. The Highlands also leads on ratings volume (388 vs 15). Detroit GP's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Highlands holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Highlands has 388 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of The Highlands's written reviews are positive against 80% of Detroit GP's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
The Highlands ships an update every 3 months, Detroit GP weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Highlands | Detroit GP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (388 ratings) — better | 3.9 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 388 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 150 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Boyne Resorts | CatalystXL, Inc. |
Customer experience
The Highlands
Detroit GP
In-app purchases
The Highlands
No in-app purchases
Detroit GP
No in-app purchases
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