# Downhill Ski vs Ski Challenge

The clearest difference is rating: Ski Challenge at 4.3 against Downhill Ski's 2.0. Ski Challenge also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 42 months) and ratings volume (109 vs 4). Downhill Ski's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Downhill Ski sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ski Challenge sells 49 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ski Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ski Challenge has 109 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Downhill Ski ships an update every 42 months, Ski Challenge every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Downhill Ski | Ski Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downhill-ski/id1449476974/reviews) | **[4.3 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ski-challenge/id1644653416/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **109** |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 42 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 47 MB | 2.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Code This Lab srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/377003842) | [Ski Challenge GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1644653418) |

## What reviewers say

### Downhill Ski

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/downhill-ski/id1449476974)

Navigate a skier down a challenging track, skillfully avoiding obstacles. Earn a higher score by successfully clearing more hurdles. This sports game offers engaging gameplay for players.

**Highlights:** Steer the skier, Avoid obstacles, Score-based gameplay, Sports game genre

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |


### Ski Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ski-challenge/id1644653416)

Experience authentic World Cup ski racing on legendary slopes. This free-to-play simulator features real equipment, official venues, and skill-based progression. Compete in career mode, climb league ranks, and master realistic physics.

**Highlights:** Authentic World Cup ski racing, Officially licensed real equipment, Faithfully recreated legendary slopes, Competitive career mode and league system, Realistic alpine racing physics, Seasonal content and special events

**In-app purchases (49)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 50 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| CURVER GS Mini Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| SUPERG STARTER BUNDLE | $0.99 | one-time |
| First Racer Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| LUX Super-G Mini Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| ZOOM Downhill Mini | $0.99 | one-time |
| SWITCH Super-G Control | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins + Bonus | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| STARDUST BUNDLE | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 640 Crystals | $1.99 | one-time |
| 80K Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Aero Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins + Bonus | $3.99 | one-time |
| CRANS MONTANA 87 LEGEND BUNDLE | $3.99 | one-time |
| Booster Bundle T2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Discounted Ski Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| 335 Coins + 10% Bonus | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tier 2 Ice Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| CAREER BOOSTER PACK | $4.99 | one-time |
| Kitz Exclusive T2 Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1,975 Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| 268K Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 350 Coins + Bonus | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Ski Pass | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ace of Blades Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |
| Starter Package 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| DOWNHILL BUNDLE | $7.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins + Bonus | $8.99 | one-time |
| 575 Coins + 13% Bonus | $8.99 | one-time |
| RUSHR Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Booster Bundle T4 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Saalbach Challenger Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 2 Bundle | $8.99 | one-time |
| 3,400 Crystals | $8.99 | one-time |
| 460K Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| Schladming Giant Slalom Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| HERMINATOR 2005 BUNDLE | $11.99 | one-time |
| MOMENTUM BUNDLE | $12.99 | one-time |
| INSTRUCTOR BUNDLE | $12.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 3 Bundle | $12.99 | one-time |
| PM87 BUNDLE | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins + Bonus | $17.99 | one-time |
| Legend Bundle Herminator | $19.99 | one-time |
| BLACK ELITE BUNDLE | $22.99 | one-time |
| 8,950 Crystals | $22.99 | one-time |
| 1.26M Coins | $22.99 | one-time |
| 7500 Coins + 33% Bonus | $89.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Downhill Ski free?

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

### Is Ski Challenge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Downhill Ski or Ski Challenge?

Ski Challenge is rated higher. Downhill Ski averages 2.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Ski Challenge averages 4.3 from 109 ratings.

### Do Downhill Ski or Ski Challenge have ads?

Both Downhill Ski and Ski Challenge show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Downhill Ski or Ski Challenge?

Downhill Ski ships an update every 42 months, and Ski Challenge every 10 days. Most recently, Downhill Ski was updated on October 5, 2026 and Ski Challenge on October 25, 2026.

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