Comparison

Snonav vs Ski Path

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 Path

Features
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Ski Path helps you navigate ski resorts like a local. Plan routes between any two points on the mountain — from lift stations to run entrances — and get turn-by-turn directions across lifts, runs, and walking connections. PLAN YOUR ROUTE Pick a start and end point from the interactive trail map, or use your GPS location. Ski Path finds the optimal route across lifts and runs, showing every step of the way. FILTER BY DIFFICULTY Set your maximum difficulty level and Ski Path will only route you down runs you're comfortable with. Green, blue, red, or black — you choose. RESORTS WORLDWIDE Browse resorts across France, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, and the USA — from Chamonix and Zermatt to Vail and Jackson Hole. New resorts added regularly. INTERACTIVE TRAIL MAP Explore the full trail map powered by Mapbox. Tap any run or lift to see its name, difficulty, and length. Set start and end points directly from features on the map. SAVE YOUR ROUTES Bookmark your favourite routes for quick access. Label key locations like your hotel or a favourite restaurant for easy route planning every morning. GPS LOCATION Use your current position as a starting point. Ski Path snaps to the nearest node on the trail network so you always get an accurate route. DETAILED ROUTE STEPS See every segment of your route — which lifts to take, which runs to ski, and any short walks between connections. Tap a step to highlight it on the map. Download Ski Path and start planning your next day on the mountain. Privacy Policy: https://skipath.app/privacy

Screenshots

Snonav4 screens
Ski Path4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ski Path at none against Snonav's 2. Snonav's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Snonav sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Ski Path asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Snonav ships an update every 9 days, Ski Path weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Snonav versus Ski Path: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSnonavSki Path
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (59 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings59 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGoBold, LLCBytefern Ltd

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 Path

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 Path

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Snonav free?
Snonav is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ski Path free?
Ski Path is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Snonav or Ski Path have ads?
Neither Snonav nor Ski Path shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Snonav or Ski Path?
Snonav ships an update every 9 days, and Ski Path weekly. Most recently, Snonav was updated on October 14, 2026 and Ski Path on October 25, 2026.

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