# Jay Peak vs BlackBear TV

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jay Peak at 74% against BlackBear TV's 7%. Jay Peak also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Jay Peak holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jay Peak has 236 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Jay Peak's written reviews are positive against 7% of BlackBear TV's.

Jay Peak ships an update every 3 weeks, BlackBear TV monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jay Peak | BlackBear TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jay-peak/id1658786723/reviews)** | [1.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbear-tv/id6504494617/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **236** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 7.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 92 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Resorts Tapped LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/306904495) | [Visaic Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690459670) |

## What reviewers say

### Jay Peak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jay-peak/id1658786723)

Navigate a ski resort with this official guide. See trail status, share your location with friends, and track your runs with detailed stats. Access real-time snow conditions, weather, lift status, and resort amenities.

**Highlights:** Interactive trail maps with location tracking, Real-time snow conditions and weather updates, Lift status information, Friend location sharing, Run tracking with vertical feet and distance logging, Resort directory and event calendar

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great resort info
- 👍 Tracks runs well
- 👍 Awesome 3D view
- 👍 Quick link to ski patrol
- 👍 Weather report helpful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Tracking unreliable
- 🐛 Runs disappear
- 🐛 Days disappear
- 🐛 App loses data
- 🐛 Map dots freeze

**Reported bugs**

- App loses runs
- App loses entire days
- App erases and partially restores data
- App shuts down and loses daily data
- App misses tracking about 40% of runs

**Requested features**

- Manually add runs when tracking fails
- Tracking beyond April 30
- Show current and upcoming stays
- Integrate vertical from RFID pass
- See pictures posted in app


### BlackBear TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackbear-tv/id6504494617)

Stream live and on-demand youth and scholastic hockey games from premier facilities across the United States. Access a central hub for games, leagues, and events, with advanced search and personalized content discovery.

**Highlights:** Live and upcoming game streaming, On-demand content library, Centralized home screen for games and events, Advanced search and customization, Favorites feature for preferred content, Intuitive video player controls

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Solid video quality
- 🚀 Large number of games available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and glitches
- 🔍 Poor search and navigation
- 📺 Not optimized for iPad and TV
- 💰 Expensive subscription for limited functionality
- 🔀 Difficult to find and watch specific games/practices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when switching between landscape and portrait modes
- Significant lag between live game and stream
- No audio in mobile app
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Add panoramic and zoom capabilities
- Improve video playback controls and ability to download clips
- Optimize app for iPad and TV viewing
- Provide access to all rink activities, not just select games


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jay Peak free?

Jay Peak is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BlackBear TV free?

BlackBear TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Jay Peak or BlackBear TV?

Jay Peak is rated higher. Jay Peak averages 4.7 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while BlackBear TV averages 1.2 from 18 ratings.

### Do Jay Peak or BlackBear TV have ads?

BlackBear TV shows ads; Jay Peak does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jay Peak or BlackBear TV?

Jay Peak ships an update every 3 weeks, and BlackBear TV monthly. Most recently, Jay Peak was updated on October 24, 2026 and BlackBear TV on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*