Comparison

Ikon Pass vs Versus Compete

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ikon Pass

This app helps you maximize your mountain experience at over 70 destinations. It offers interactive maps for amenities, in-app payments, and real-time updates on parking and events. Connect with friends, track your stats, and manage your pass details all in one place.

Highlights
  • Interactive amenity maps
  • In-app food and drink payment
  • Real-time parking availability
  • Pass management and tracking
  • Friend group messaging and location sharing
  • Mountain activity tracking
  • Event browsing
Features
Currently charting
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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.

About

Versus Compete

Discover and join local pickup games in various sports and activities. Build your player profile, track your stats, and earn real rewards and discounts from local businesses as you level up your game. Connect with other players and find matches that fit your skill and schedule.

Highlights
  • Find pickup games in sports and activities
  • Host or join games
  • Filter by skill level and time
  • Build digital player profile with stats
  • Earn rewards and discounts from local businesses
  • Live map to find nearby games
  • Save favorite players
Features
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Versus is the app for anyone who wants to get off the couch and into the game — and get rewarded for it. Find pickup games near you in basketball, soccer, pickleball, chess, poker, trivia, and more. Host your own game or join one hosted by someone in your area. Filter by skill level and time so you always find a match that fits. Build Your Player Profile Every game you play builds your digital player card — track your wins, losses, and games played. Level up through badge tiers (Newcomer, Active, Contender, Elite, Champion, and the exclusive Area Legend status for the most active players in your city) and show off your stats to the community. Turn Playtime Into Real Rewards This is what makes Versus different: local businesses offer real discounts and perks that unlock as you level up. The more active you are, the better the rewards — from a few dollars off at a coffee shop to VIP perks at your favorite gym. Rewards are location-based, so you're always finding deals near you. Find Games On the Map Use the live map to see what's happening near you right now. Open games let you join instantly. Private games let hosts approve who plays. Every listing includes skill level, location, and start time so there are no surprises. Play With Your Crew Save your favorite players to invite them to your next game. Share your player card with a QR code so friends can find and add you in seconds. Whether you're looking for a competitive run, a casual pickup game, or just a reason to get out and meet people in your city, Versus turns local competition into a community — and a community into rewards.

Screenshots

Ikon Pass4 screens
Versus Compete4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Versus Compete at 100% against Ikon Pass's 14%. Versus Compete also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Ikon Pass's advantage is ratings volume (28K vs 2) and chart position (#178 vs unranked). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Versus Compete holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ikon Pass has 28K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Ikon Pass's written reviews are positive against 100% of Versus Compete's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ikon Pass ships an update every 2 weeks, Versus Compete daily. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Ikon Pass versus Versus Compete: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIkon PassVersus Compete
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (28K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#178 — better—
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.515.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size336 MB33 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlterra Mountain CompanyBrandon Brown

Customer experience

Ikon Pass

All ratings27,575 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews301 reviews
Positive13.6%
Neutral11.6%
Negative74.8%

Versus Compete

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Versus Compete

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ikon Pass

No in-app purchases

None

Versus Compete

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ikon Pass free?
Ikon Pass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Versus Compete free?
Versus Compete is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ikon Pass or Versus Compete?
Versus Compete is rated higher. Ikon Pass averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Versus Compete averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Ikon Pass or Versus Compete have ads?
Neither Ikon Pass nor Versus Compete shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ikon Pass or Versus Compete?
Ikon Pass ships an update every 2 weeks, and Versus Compete daily. Most recently, Ikon Pass was updated on November 8, 2026 and Versus Compete on November 5, 2026.

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