Comparison

Brighton Resort vs Alta Guide

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

Head to head
About

Brighton Resort

Access real-time resort information, including lift and run status, weather, and snow conditions. Purchase lift tickets, browse services, and receive important push notifications for a seamless mountain experience.

Highlights
  • Lift and run status
  • Current weather and snow conditions
  • Interactive trail map
  • Lift ticket purchasing
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Run and elevation tracking
  • Emergency services contact
Features
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The Brighton Resort mobile app puts information and updates right at your fingertips. Within the app, you can check lift and run status, find current weather and snow conditions, and view a trail map to find where you are within the resort. You can also purchase lift tickets or browse resort services and restaurants. Push notifications, when enabled, provide real-time updates on parking, road conditions and closures, weather alerts, and other important resort information. You’ll also be able to track your runs and elevations and, if needed, contact emergency services straight through the app. The Brighton Resort app puts everything you want to know about Brighton right at the push of a button.

About

Alta Guide

Navigate Alta Ski Area with interactive maps, detailed run data, and live updates. Track your ski sessions, discover local recommendations, and access essential mountain information for a complete experience.

Highlights
  • Interactive trail map
  • Extended run data
  • Customizable notifications
  • Run tracking with stats
  • Live weather and road updates
  • Mountain information
  • Local recommendations
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Alta Guide is your all-in-one ski companion for Alta Ski Area, combining interactive maps, run tracking, and essential mountain information in one seamless experience. KEY FEATURES: • Interactive Trail Map: Navigate Alta's terrain with detailed, easy-to-read trail maps • Extended Trail Data: Includes over 100 runs and points of interest not listed on the paper trail map • User customizable notifications for trail/area openings, road status, new snow alerts • Run Tracking: Record your ski sessions with detailed stats and path visualization • Live Updates: Get real-time weather and road condition updates • Mountain Info: Access comprehensive information about lifts, rules, and facilities • Local Recommendations: Curated list of the best bars, restaurants, ski shops, local attractions. Great for tourists. MOUNTAIN ESSENTIALS: • Detailed lift information • On-mountain dining and amenities • Local restaurant recommendations • Nearby ski shop recommendations • Lodging options and information • Safety rules and guidelines • Direct calling to ski patrol in case of emergency PRO FEATURES: • Advanced run tracking and analytics • Guide pins mark interesting locations • Custom pin creation and management • Detailed run statistics and history • Session recording and playback including vertical, average speed, top speed, number of runs, duration • Detailed run information, photos, access and egress tips Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned local, Alta Guide helps you make the most of your time on the mountain. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Brighton Resort4 screens
Alta Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

Brighton Resort and Alta Guide both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 61% of Brighton Resort's written reviews are positive against 0% of Alta Guide's. Brighton Resort also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 6). Alta Guide's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. Alta Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Brighton Resort asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Brighton Resort against 4.7 for Alta Guide. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brighton Resort has 1.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Brighton Resort's written reviews are positive against 0% of Alta Guide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brighton Resort ships an update every 4 months, Alta Guide every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Brighton Resort versus Alta Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrighton ResortAlta Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better4.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoyne ResortsTony Korologos

Customer experience

Brighton Resort

All ratings1,399 ratings
Positive96.8%
Neutral1.9%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral9.7%
Negative29.0%

Alta Guide

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Brighton Resort

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Ski tracker not working properly
  • Resort tab showing blank screen
  • Emergency call function not working
  • Followers/Following buttons crashing

Requested features

4 requests
  • Live video of lift lines
  • Grooming status updates
  • Group tracking and sharing
  • Parking lot capacity indicators

Alta Guide

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Brighton Resort

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Alta Guide

Subscriptions1
  • Alta Guide Pro Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Alta Guide Pro Annual$19.99

Questions

Is Brighton Resort free?
Brighton Resort is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alta Guide free?
Alta Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Brighton Resort or Alta Guide?
Brighton Resort is rated higher. Brighton Resort averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Alta Guide averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Brighton Resort or Alta Guide have ads?
Neither Brighton Resort nor Alta Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brighton Resort or Alta Guide?
Brighton Resort ships an update every 4 months, and Alta Guide every 6 weeks. Most recently, Brighton Resort was updated on October 21, 2026 and Alta Guide on October 24, 2026.

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