# SkiBig3 vs My Fare

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SkiBig3 at 59% against My Fare's 5%. SkiBig3 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (444 vs 6). My Fare's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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.

SkiBig3 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkiBig3 has 444 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of SkiBig3's written reviews are positive against 5% of My Fare's.

SkiBig3 ships an update every 4 months, My Fare every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkiBig3 | My Fare |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (444 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skibig3/id1451298005/reviews)** | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-fare/id1469349669/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **444** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **58.6% of reviews** | 5.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 152 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SkiBig3](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451298004) | [The City of Calgary](https://appshunter.io/developer/364373992) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### My Fare

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-fare/id1469349669)

Purchase and use transit tickets directly on your smartphone. Store multiple tickets for future use and activate them when you're ready to travel. Eliminate the need for paper tickets.

**Highlights:** Instant ticket purchase, Smartphone ticket storage, Ticket activation, Group fare payment, Multiple ticket storage, Paperless ticketing

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick ticket purchase process
- 📱 Convenient mobile payment option
- 💳 Apple Pay integration available
- 🎯 Useful for occasional transit users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Payment processing failures
- ⏰ Tickets expire after 7 days
- 🔐 Frequent unexpected logouts
- ❌ Apple Pay consistently broken
- 🚫 Address verification errors

**Reported bugs**

- Payment declined despite correct card information
- Apple Pay returns 'Payment Failed' error
- Address verification rejects valid addresses
- App crashes on iOS 13-14 devices
- QR code fails to generate or display

**Requested features**

- Tap-to-pay NFC system like other major cities
- Apple Watch app version
- Longer ticket expiration periods (30+ days)
- Bulk ticket purchasing without expiry pressure
- Biometric login (fingerprint/face recognition)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkiBig3 free?

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

### Is My Fare free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SkiBig3 or My Fare?

SkiBig3 is rated higher. SkiBig3 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 444 ratings, while My Fare averages 3.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do SkiBig3 or My Fare have ads?

SkiBig3 shows ads; My Fare does not.

### Which is updated more often, SkiBig3 or My Fare?

SkiBig3 ships an update every 4 months, and My Fare every 3 months. Most recently, SkiBig3 was updated on November 6, 2026 and My Fare on November 6, 2026.

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