# Sugarloaf vs Pleasant Mountain

The clearest difference is rating: Sugarloaf at 4.8 against Pleasant Mountain's 3.0. Sugarloaf also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 7) and device support (3 vs 1). Pleasant Mountain's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Sugarloaf holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sugarloaf has 1.3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sugarloaf | Pleasant Mountain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sugarloaf/id1477955135/reviews)** | [3.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pleasant-mountain/id1538054427/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 149 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Boyne Resorts](https://appshunter.io/developer/473563032) | [Alpine Media Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353183248) |

## What reviewers say

### Sugarloaf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sugarloaf/id1477955135)

Get real-time updates on trail conditions, lift status, and important alerts for Sugarloaf. Access event schedules, contact Ski Patrol, and find exclusive deals on tickets and lodging.

**Highlights:** Trail condition updates, Lift information, Event schedule, Contact Ski Patrol, Exclusive deals

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome
- 🚀 Best Mountain, Best App
- 👍 Ski the Loaf
- 👍 Love the app!
- 👍 Great Early Trail Conditions & Covid Policies/Awareness

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lags on an iPad
- 🐛 Nothing will load or open
- 🐛 App won't work

**Reported bugs**

- Groomer report not accurate
- Webcams don't work

**Requested features**

- Interactive trail map highlighting open and groomed runs
- Daily report in the app


### Pleasant Mountain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pleasant-mountain/id1538054427)

Get real-time updates on mountain conditions, including live weather, lift status, and webcams. Stay informed about upcoming events and snowfall to plan your perfect day outdoors. Receive alerts for important mountain news and updates.

**Highlights:** Live weather conditions, Webcam access, Real-time lift status, Detailed offline trail map, Upcoming event listings, Snowfall updates, Real-time alerts and notifications

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sugarloaf free?

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

### Is Pleasant Mountain free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sugarloaf or Pleasant Mountain?

Sugarloaf is rated higher. Sugarloaf averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Pleasant Mountain averages 3.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Sugarloaf or Pleasant Mountain have ads?

Neither Sugarloaf nor Pleasant Mountain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sugarloaf or Pleasant Mountain?

Sugarloaf ships an update every 4 months, and Pleasant Mountain every 4 months. Most recently, Sugarloaf was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pleasant Mountain on November 3, 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.*