Comparison

Snonav vs Ski Compass

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Ski Compass

Features
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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.

Screenshots

Snonav4 screens
Ski Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Snonav versus Ski Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnonavSki Compass
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.3 (59 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings59 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoBold, LLCDmytro 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

2 purchases

Snonav

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Pass$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1 Day Pass$1.99
None

Ski Compass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Snonav free?
Snonav is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ski Compass free?
Ski Compass costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Snonav or Ski Compass have ads?
Neither Snonav nor Ski Compass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Snonav or Ski Compass?
Snonav ships an update every 9 days, and Ski Compass every 10 days. Most recently, Snonav was updated on October 14, 2026 and Ski Compass on October 13, 2026.

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