Sugarloaf vs Big Sky Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sugarloaf
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.
- Trail condition updates
- Lift information
- Event schedule
- Contact Ski Patrol
- Exclusive deals
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Stay up to date with the latest trail conditions, lift info, and important alerts from Sugarloaf. Download our app to contact Ski Patrol, keep up with the latest event schedule, and even get exclusive deals on lift tickets and lodging.
Big Sky Connect
Request on-demand rides within Big Sky's Town Center and Meadow Village areas. This transportation service offers convenient travel options for residents and visitors.
- On-demand ride requests
- Service within Big Sky Town Center
- Service within Meadow Village
- Convenient transportation
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On-demand transportation service within the Meadow Village and Mountain Village areas of Big Sky. Download the app and request a ride today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Sugarloaf at 4.8 against Big Sky Connect's 4.0. Sugarloaf also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 26) and review sentiment (72% vs 54%). Big Sky Connect's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). 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.
Sugarloaf holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sugarloaf has 1.3K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Sugarloaf's written reviews are positive against 54% of Big Sky Connect's.
Sugarloaf ships an update every 4 months, Big Sky Connect every 3 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Sugarloaf | Big Sky Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better | 4.0 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews — better | 53.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 149 MB | 134 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boyne Resorts | Via Transportation, Inc. |
Customer experience
Sugarloaf
Big Sky Connect
Bugs and requests
Sugarloaf
Reported bugs
2 issues- Groomer report not accurate
- Webcams don't work
Requested features
2 requests- Interactive trail map highlighting open and groomed runs
- Daily report in the app
Big Sky Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Sugarloaf
No in-app purchases
Big Sky Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Sugarloaf free?
Is Big Sky Connect free?
Which has better reviews, Sugarloaf or Big Sky Connect?
Do Sugarloaf or Big Sky Connect have ads?
Which is updated more often, Sugarloaf or Big Sky Connect?
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