Comparison

511 Alberta vs SkiBig3

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

511 Alberta

This app offers real-time road and traffic information for Alberta drivers. It helps plan routes, anticipate delays, and provides access to over 200 cameras for current conditions. Users can also receive audio alerts for upcoming delays and submit reports on road issues.

Highlights
  • Real-time road conditions
  • Incident alerts
  • Over 200 live camera feeds
  • Route comparison and scheduling
  • Drive mode audio alerts
  • Citizen reporter for road issues
Read full description

Welcome to the new 511 Alberta app. The 511 Alberta mobile app provides real-time road and traffic information to Alberta drivers. Construction, congestion, and other delays are centrally monitored by the many cameras, sensors, and other data available to Alberta Transportation. Our 511AB app will help you plan your route, anticipate delays, and get where you're going faster. New Version Information The new 511 Alberta includes a completely new app which will require a new installation. This app features a scrollable, zoomable map that displays: - Road Conditions - Incidents, such as collisions and other road hazards - Over 200 Cameras, frequently updated so you can see the conditions for yourself Other features of the app include: - Route Comparison, enter a destination and get 3 routes with travel times displayed - Route Schedules, you can save a route and set a daily time to have the app run that route before you leave so you can receive automatic notifications - Drive Mode Alerts, you can just start driving with the app on and you will be notified with an audio alert of any delays on the road ahead of you - Citizen Reporter – submit audio reports to the 24/7 Traffic Management Centre (TMC) for issues and conditions that you experience on your route

About

SkiBig3

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
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The SkiBig3 app is your guide to Banff National Park’s three world-class ski resorts – Banff Sunshine Village, Lake Louise Ski Resort and Mt. Norquay. Get the latest weather conditions, snow reports, and powder alerts from all three resorts, as well as trail maps, bus schedules, webcams, and pass perks. Be informed with local insights and gain access to SkiBig3 perks and promotions. Once you're on the slopes, log your ski days with the GPS tracker.  And when you finish your ski day, check your stats and find yourself in the Leaders rankings. Learn more about dining and additional winter and summer activities available, both at the resorts and in the towns of Banff and Lake Louise.

Screenshots

511 Alberta4 screens
SkiBig34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 511 Alberta at none against SkiBig3's shown. 511 Alberta also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). SkiBig3's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 29%). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

511 Alberta ships an update every 3 months, SkiBig3 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
511 Alberta versus SkiBig3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter511 AlbertaSkiBig3
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (413 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.8% of reviews58.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—413 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIBI GroupSkiBig3

Customer experience

511 Alberta

Written reviews59 reviews
Positive28.8%
Neutral5.1%
Negative66.1%

SkiBig3

All ratings413 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative34.5%

Bugs and requests

511 Alberta

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SkiBig3

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Login fails
  • Password reset email not sent
  • App crashes on launch
  • Speed tracking limited
  • Map scrolling issue during recording
Show 6 more
  • Data not syncing to iOS app
  • Interactive map shows wrong location
  • Conditions data fails to load
  • Webcams are unclear
  • App does not load anything
  • Offline access for trail maps is missing

Requested features

9 requests
  • Longer term weather forecast needed
  • Offline capability for trail maps
  • More complete off-mountain coverage
  • Improve webcam clarity
  • Fix interactive map errors
Show 4 more
  • Allow saving trail maps as pictures
  • Support metric units
  • Update base values
  • Implement weather forecast

In-app purchases

None

511 Alberta

No in-app purchases

None

SkiBig3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 511 Alberta free?
511 Alberta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkiBig3 free?
SkiBig3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 511 Alberta or SkiBig3 have ads?
SkiBig3 shows ads; 511 Alberta does not.
Which is updated more often, 511 Alberta or SkiBig3?
511 Alberta ships an update every 3 months, and SkiBig3 every 4 months. Most recently, 511 Alberta was updated on September 20, 2026 and SkiBig3 on August 1, 2026.

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