Ikon Pass vs 6buoys
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ikon Pass
This app enhances your mountain experience by providing interactive maps, real-time updates on parking and events, and the ability to track your activity and connect with friends. Manage your pass details, discover dining and retail options, and even pay for food and drinks directly within the app.
- Interactive destination maps
- Real-time parking and event info
- In-app food and drink payment
- Pass management and tracking
- Friend location sharing
- Activity and stat tracking
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The official Ikon Pass app is your tool to maximize fun at over 70 Ikon Pass destinations worldwide. Whether you're an Ikon Pass holder or using a local pass or day ticket, the Ikon Pass app helps you make the most of your mountain experience – all in one place. New Features for 25/26: - Find dining, retail, and rentals with interactive maps - Pay for food and drinks in-app - Track your mountain credits - Manage your family’s pass profile - Check parking availability in real time - Browse live events at participating destinations All Features: Manage your Pass - See your days remaining and blackout dates - Choose favorite destinations and set preferences - Keep track of exclusive deals and vouchers - Track your mountain credits - Manage your family’s pass profile, pass photos, and more Amplify Your Adventure - Track stats like vertical, run difficulty, and current altitude - Track activity on Apple Watch - View weather and condition reports before you go - Find dining, retail, and rentals with interactive maps - Pay for food and drinks in-app - Map you and your crew on the mountain - Check parking availability in real time - Browse live events at participating destinations Connect With Your Crew - Create daily friend groups to message, compare stats, and track each other's locations - Challenge the Ikon Pass community on the Leaderboard - Map you and your crew on the mountain Ikon Pass helps you navigate at 60+ destinations worldwide. In the 25/26 season, it will replace the local apps at the following mountain destinations: Arapahoe Basin, Big Bear Mountain Resort, Blue Mountain, Crystal Mountain, Deer Valley Resort, June Mountain, Mammoth Mountain, Palisades Tahoe, Schweitzer, Snow Valley, Snowshoe, Solitude, Steamboat, Stratton, Sugarbush, Tremblant, Winter Park Resort.
6buoys
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Take your slalom skiing to the next level with 6Buoys, the ultimate video coaching app designed specifically for slalom water skiers. Whether you’re a beginner looking to master the basics or an experienced skier seeking to refine your technique, 6Buoys provides the tools and feedback you need to improve your performance on the water. Get coaching tips from other skiers including the pros.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Ikon Pass at #122 against 6buoys's unranked. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Ikon Pass ships an update every 2 weeks, 6buoys fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ikon Pass | 6buoys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (28K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 13.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #122 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.5 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 336 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alterra Mountain Company | Thomas Slabbers |
Bugs and requests
Ikon Pass
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login screen not loading
- Tracking data being lost or reset
- Inability to view or manage reservations
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Integrate pass barcode for discounts
- Automatic tracking without manual start/stop
- Offline maps and resort information
- Customizable metric units
- Leaderboards and speed tracking
6buoys
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Ikon Pass
No in-app purchases
6buoys
No in-app purchases
