# Jay Peak vs IndiePeaks

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jay Peak at none against IndiePeaks's 4. Jay Peak also leads on ratings volume (236 vs 2) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). IndiePeaks's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IndiePeaks sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Jay Peak asks for nothing beyond the download.

IndiePeaks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jay Peak has 236 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of IndiePeaks's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Jay Peak | IndiePeaks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jay-peak/id1658786723/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indiepeaks/id6785675540/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **236** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 92 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Resorts Tapped LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/306904495) | [Orlando Cossia Castiglioni](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866416694) |

## 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


### IndiePeaks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/indiepeaks/id6785675540)

This app provides skiers and snowboarders with essential information for resorts covered by the Indy Pass. Access offline trail maps, real-time weather and snow forecasts, lift status, and track your ski days. It helps you plan your trips and make the most of your pass.

**Highlights:** Offline trail maps, Weather and snow forecasts, Live lift status, Blackout date tracking, Ski day logging, Resort directory and comparison

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dusting | $0.99 | one-time |
| Supporter | $2.99 | one-time |
| Storm Cycle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Powder Day | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jay Peak free?

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

### Is IndiePeaks free?

IndiePeaks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jay Peak or IndiePeaks?

IndiePeaks is rated higher. Jay Peak averages 4.7 out of 5 from 236 ratings, while IndiePeaks averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Jay Peak or IndiePeaks have ads?

Neither Jay Peak nor IndiePeaks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jay Peak or IndiePeaks?

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