# LA GRAVE vs ARVA

The clearest difference is rating: ARVA at 5.0 against LA GRAVE's 3.3. LA GRAVE's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (78% vs 57%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

ARVA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of LA GRAVE's written reviews are positive against 57% of ARVA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

LA GRAVE ships an update every 6 weeks, ARVA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LA GRAVE | ARVA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-grave/id1335607195/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arva/id1552365121/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 71 MB | 405 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SOCIETE D'AMENAGEMENT TOURISTIQUE DE LA GRAVE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335607194) | [NIC IMPEX SA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552365123) |

## What reviewers say

### LA GRAVE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/la-grave/id1335607195)

Stay informed about the La Grave off-piste domain with real-time updates on resort openings, weather forecasts, and avalanche risk. This app provides a detailed map and essential information to enhance your backcountry skiing experience.

**Highlights:** Live domain information, Detailed domain map, Latest resort openings, Weather forecasts, Avalanche risk assessments, GPS tracking (battery impact noted)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ARVA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arva/id1552365121)

Access avalanche risk bulletins for various European and American regions. Configure your ARVA NEO BT PRO device, perform diagnostics, and engage in training modules for avalanche safety and search procedures. Includes a trip preparation checklist.

**Highlights:** Avalanche risk bulletins, NEO BT PRO device configuration, Transceiver diagnostics, Snow Safety Program training, Group Check procedure guide, Search training simulations, Trip preparation checklist

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LA GRAVE free?

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

### Is ARVA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LA GRAVE or ARVA?

ARVA is rated higher. LA GRAVE averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ARVA averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do LA GRAVE or ARVA have ads?

ARVA shows ads; LA GRAVE does not.

### Which is updated more often, LA GRAVE or ARVA?

LA GRAVE ships an update every 6 weeks, and ARVA every 2 months. Most recently, LA GRAVE was updated on September 26, 2026 and ARVA on October 17, 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.*