# SkiBig3 vs Driving BC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SkiBig3 at 59% against Driving BC's 0%. SkiBig3 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (443 vs 2). Driving BC's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SkiBig3 has 443 ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of Driving BC's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkiBig3 | Driving BC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (443 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skibig3/id1451298005/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/driving-bc/id6477959176/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **443** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **58.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 152 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SkiBig3](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451298004) | [Canada's Best Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1084825953) |

## 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


### Driving BC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/driving-bc/id6477959176)

Discover comprehensive driving routes, parks, trails, and attractions in Coastal British Columbia. Plan an unforgettable road trip with curated information on points of interest, restaurants, and hidden gems.

**Highlights:** Driving route planning, Parks and trails discovery, Points of interest identification, Attractions and hidden gems, Restaurant recommendations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkiBig3 free?

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

### Is Driving BC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SkiBig3 or Driving BC?

SkiBig3 is rated higher. SkiBig3 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 443 ratings, while Driving BC averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SkiBig3 or Driving BC have ads?

SkiBig3 shows ads; Driving BC does not.

### Which is updated more often, SkiBig3 or Driving BC?

SkiBig3 ships an update every 4 months, and Driving BC every 4 months. Most recently, SkiBig3 was updated on November 2, 2026 and Driving BC on November 4, 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.*