Snonav vs Ski Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Snonav
Navigate ski slopes with in-ear, turn-by-turn audio directions. This app provides personalized routing based on your ability and preferences, ensuring safety and maximizing your time on the mountain. It features offline maps and dynamic re-routing for an uninterrupted skiing experience.
- In-ear turn-by-turn audio navigation
- Personalized routing by ability level
- Offline 3D mountain maps
- Dynamic re-routing
- Group ski features
- Siri Shortcuts integration
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We believe every skier and snowboarder should have access to dependable navigation when out on the mountain. As the only true navigation app for the slopes, Snonav can be personalized for in-ear turn-by-turn directions, allowing you to always feel safe, in control and maximize your time on the mountain. With our Siri Shortcuts, you can just activate Siri and say “Hey Snonav”, “take me to Poppy Fields” and audio navigation will turn on and guide you based on your set preferences. We’re the only app endorsed by the National Ski Patrol for safety. Download the app today and make the most of every ski day! New 3D Maps will blow you away. You’ve never seen the mountain like this before. Route colors, contours, true emersion in the slopes. ROUTING - Find the quickest, safest and best routes from A to B - Set your start point and destination and Snonav will instantly give you the best and quickest route. - Set your ski ability level and preferences and Snonav will find the best and quickest route tailored for you so you can explore more of the mountain with confidence. - No more worries about ending up on a route outside your ability by mistake. LIVE AUDIO NAVIGATION - Live in-ear audio instructions at every turn - with no more stopping to look at the map you can enjoy the pure pleasure of skiing with uninterrupted flow. - Dynamic re-routing, so if you make a wrong turn, stumble upon a closed lift or accidentally go off the trail, Snonav automatically informs and re-routes you. - No need to worry about internet connection. All mapping data is downloaded to your phone so the app works offline, giving you full routing and navigation functionality even when you don't have a data connection. GROUP SKI (SnoGroups) - Share your location or a meet-up location and let Snonav guide everyone there, so there’s less time wasted hanging around. - More group ski features will be coming soon like real-time location sharing and ‘meet-in-the-middle'. RESORTS We are constantly expanding the list of resorts mapped, currently we have over 175 worldwide and growing. Our terms of use can be found at: https://www.snonav.com/app-terms
Ski Compass
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Ski Compass shows nearby ski runs directly on the compass screen of your iPhone and Apple Watch. See the direction, distance, and difficulty level of every slope around you — even at complex intersections — wherever you are on the mountain. Explore more than 2,000 ski resorts worldwide, from the Alps to Japan. Features: - View ski runs around you by compass direction - Color-coded difficulty levels (green, blue, black) - Map mode with real-time location on the ski run map - Distance to each slope - Database of 2,000+ ski resorts - Apple Watch support — see nearby runs without taking your phone out of your pocket, ideal on lifts or during a ride - Training Mode on Apple Watch — always keeps the app visible (and shows your live heart rate) - Offline mode (after maps are downloaded) Full list of ski resorts is available on: https://compass.navi.ski/resorts.html Notes: Ski Compass uses GPS to detect your location and display nearby ski runs. Continuous use of GPS in the background may affect battery life. On Apple Watch, when Training Mode is active, the app stays open on the screen and requests access to HealthKit to display live heart rate data. Using Training Mode and continuous heart rate tracking may also impact battery life. Training Mode can be turned on or off at any time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Snonav at Free against Ski Compass's $2.99. Snonav also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.2). Ski Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads 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
Snonav is free to download; Ski Compass costs $2.99 up front. Snonav sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Ski Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.
Snonav ships an update every 9 days, Ski Compass every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Snonav | Ski Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (59 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 59 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GoBold, LLC | Dmytro Shaniuk |
Bugs and requests
Snonav
Reported bugs
7 issues- Tignes map download broken with version error
- Support emails bouncing
- App charges subscription for resorts not included
- App doesn't work well on slopes
- Doesn't keep up with user on slope
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- Login circle between app and Facebook
- Maps only displaying one resort at a time
Requested features
13 requests- Add more ski resorts, especially East Coast and specific states like Idaho, New Hampshire, Oregon, Washington
- Offer daily or 6-day passes
- Improve routing accuracy
- Allow users to avoid certain features like terrain parks or difficulty levels
- Implement a 'preferred' option for difficulty filters (e.g., prefer blues)
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- Add suggested tours for each resort
- Allow users to recommend mountains for inclusion
- Enable login via Facebook
- Display more information about open runs and lifts
- Allow users to record open runs and lifts
- Add backcountry routing options
- Include a dark mode option
- Provide more routing filters
Ski Compass
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Snonav
- Annual Pass$19.991 Year
- 1 Day Pass$1.99
Ski Compass
No in-app purchases








