Hotham vs Perisher Ski
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hotham
Get real-time weather, snow reports, and live snow cams for the ski resort. Track friends, monitor your ski day and season stats, and compete on leaderboards. Purchase lift tickets, lessons, and rentals directly through the app.
- Real-time weather and snow reports
- Live snow camera feeds
- Friend tracking and group creation
- Ski day and season statistics
- Resort leaderboard
- Online ticket and rental purchases
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REAL-TIME WEATHER DATA No more guessing how many layers you’ll need with real-time weather including minimum temperature, wind speeds and how much snow has fallen in the last 24 hours. VIEW LIVE SNOW CAMS Keep an eye on snowfalls and see real time mountain views with live cams from various locations around the resort. FIND AND TRACK YOUR FRIENDS Stay connected with friends by creating your own private group. See their current location in real-time on the resort map, what run or lift each person in your group is riding and the difficulty rating. TRACK YOUR DAY AND SEASON Keep track of all the details about your ski day and season. How many days skied, runs completed and vertical kilometres logged are all at the touch of a button. If you have an Apple Watch, record your runs as a workout and see your workout in the Health app. LEADERBOARD Compete for the top spot on the Hotham Leader board through days skied, lifts ridden, and vertical metres logged. SHOP ONLINE Buy early and save on lift tickets, lessons, rentals and more. Created exclusively for Mount Hotham Alpine Resort by the Resorts Tapped LLC. Note: Location and Logging services require a GPS-equipped device. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Perisher Ski
Navigate Australia's largest ski resort with smart maps, audio directions, and real-time lift status. Track your performance, get weather forecasts, and stay connected with friends on the slopes. Includes offline access and an emergency SOS button for safety.
- Smart trail maps
- Audio navigation
- Real-time lift status
- Performance tracking
- Offline mode
- Weather forecasts
- Friend location sharing
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Perisher Ski – your ultimate guide to Australia’s largest ski resort. Ski smarter across Perisher’s vast alpine terrain with smart trail maps, voice navigation, real-time lift status, weather forecasts, and offline access. Track your speed, distance, and heart rate — whether you're cruising groomers or exploring the back bowls. No more wrong turns or frustrating dead-ends — ski with confidence! No matter your level, Perisher Ski has your back — guiding you through every run, avoiding challenging terrain, and keeping track of your best days on snow. For Beginners: — Easy Trail Guidance Stay on trails that match your level — no more wrong turns onto advanced slopes. — Audio Navigation on the Slopes Get clear, turn-by-turn directions via AirPods, Apple Watch, or iPhone. — Offline Mode No reception? No worries. The app works without internet across Perisher Valley, Smiggin Holes, Blue Cow, and Guthega. For Pros: — Performance Tracking Monitor your top speed, ski time, distance, and heart rate in real-time. — Live Lift & Trail Status Know what runs are open and which lifts are spinning across all four resort areas. — Detailed Resort Maps Navigate Perisher’s massive ski area like a local — including hidden lines and scenic routes. For Everyone: — Discover More From lodges to cafes and restrooms — with directions via ski trails. — Accurate Snow & Weather Forecasts Stay ahead of storms with reliable 7-day Perisher snow and weather outlooks. — Travel Conditions Get live road and traffic updates for the drive to Perisher. — Emergency SOS Button Instant access to ski patrol — when every second matters. — Friend Location Sharing See where your friends are on the slopes — and navigate right to them. — Favorite Spots Mark your hotel, parking, or any key location — and navigate to it anytime. Made for the Mountains – Full Apple Integration: Seamless support for Apple Watch, AirPods, and iPhone. Uses HealthKit to track your skiing metrics — all data stays private on your device. Note: The app includes audio trail navigation, performance tracking, and quick-call safety features. Compatible with Apple Watch, AirPods/EarPods, and iPhone. GPS usage in the background may impact battery life. The app uses HealthKit for your heart-rate and calories information during the ski/snowboard training in order to show that information on your screen and your history section, but we do NOT collect your personal health data for any other purposes and do NOT store personal health data outside of your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hotham at every 10 days against Perisher Ski's every 3 months. Hotham also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). Perisher Ski's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hotham ships an update every 10 days, Perisher Ski every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hotham | Perisher Ski |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 40.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 86 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mount Hotham Skiing Company PTY LTD | Dmytro Shaniuk |
Bugs and requests
Hotham
Reported bugs
16 issues- Trail status inaccurate
- Grooming status incorrect
- App often doesn't work early morning
- Snow report/weather conditions not dated
- Lift status shows 'unknown'
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- GPS tracking issues (stops working, deletes runs)
- App fails to load sometimes
- Slow to show trail and lift status
- Cameras mislabeled or not showing
- Tracking auto-disables after inactivity
- Stats failing to update
- Login issues
- App redirects to web browser for snow report
- Trail map out of date
- New app is not iPad friendly
- Cannot open properly on iPad
Requested features
19 requests- More specific weather information
- Ability to book ski school on the day
- More resort/personality skiing footage
- Link with Epic Passes
- See all resort trails under each lift (older version functionality)
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- App for Hotham, Falls, and Perisher
- Comment on terrain park status
- Add expected opening time for closed lifts
- Better webcams
- Include speed in stats
- Add road conditions alerts
- Add a 'help!' button for emergencies
- Leaderboard fairness
- iPad compatibility
- Phone list feature
- Night skiing tracking
- First Tracks availability
- Back country trail information
- Grooming information for cross-country trails
Perisher Ski
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Hotham
No in-app purchases
Perisher Ski
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Hotham free?
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Do Hotham or Perisher Ski have ads?
Which is updated more often, Hotham or Perisher Ski?
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