Comparison

Ski Jump vs Alto's Adventure

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

Head to head
About

Ski Jump

Experience the thrill of ski jumping with this classic game. Time your jumps perfectly, use tilt controls for maximum lift, and aim for the best landing. Compete globally with friends and challenge your own records.

Highlights
  • Global High Scores
  • 2 Game Modes
  • 3 Difficulties
  • Interactive Tutorial
  • 3D Ski Jump Action
  • Tilt Controls
Features
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After many years, the original Ski Jump returns to the App Store. Originally released in 2009, it was Auxbrain, Inc. (then renderpazStudios) first mobile game. "I love this game!!! I have purchased over 150 games so far and this one is one of the best. It is a simple game but can be very challenging to get a great jump. This game is VERY addicting!!" - Customer Review from the US app store "Eines der besten Apps! einfach genial, tolle Steuerung" "One of the best Apps! simply awesome, great controls" - Customer Review from the Austria app store "Best game yet for me on the app store!!! Brilliant love it's simplicity and one more go to get a daily record online feel..." - Customer Review from the UK app store Compete against people around the world at this addicting ski jumping game! Time your jump, then use the tilt controls to maximize lift, and at the last possible moment, lean forward to land. Check out the day's best jumps, then see how many you can beat. Easy to get into, fun and addicting! * Global High Scores! * 2 Game Modes * 3 Difficulties Each * Interactive Tutorial * 3D Ski Jump Action

About

Alto's Adventure

Embark on an endless snowboarding journey across stunning alpine landscapes. Rescue llamas, perform tricks, and overcome obstacles in a visually captivating and tranquil experience. Discover unique characters and dynamic weather for a constantly evolving adventure.

Highlights
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Procedurally generated terrain
  • Dynamic lighting and weather
  • One-button trick system
  • Combo system
  • 180 handcrafted goals
  • Unique snowboarders
Features
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Above the placid ivory snow lies a sleepy mountain village, brimming with the promise of adventure. "A piece of interactive art" – WIRED "Best of 2015" and "15 Most Beautiful Games" – Apple "Favorite Apps of 2015" – The New York Times "One of the best mobile games" – The Verge "Alto's Adventure demands your attention" – IGN "2015 Game of the Year" – Product Hunt "Best 2D Visual Experience" – 2015 Unity Awards Finalist "One of the best-looking games on the App Store" – VICE “The visuals really are incredible” – TouchArcade “Simply stunning” – Red Bull "Best Looking Video Games of 2015" – TIME "Wonderfully tranquil and beautiful" – Engadget "Best iPhone apps of 2015" – Mashable "I couldn't let Alto's Adventure slide by me" – Destructoid "Alto’s Adventure for iOS may be the most beautiful endless runner you’ve ever played" – The Next Web "Pristine and refined" – LA Times "An engaging, relaxing, and beautiful experience." – MacStories "Satisfies the soul" – TechCrunch "Alto's Adventure is the endless runner matured" – Kotaku "Alto’s Adventure is remarkably soothing" – The New York Observer "Favorite game of the year" – BuzzFeed "A joyous experience" – GameSpot "One of my favorite games" – AppAdvice "Alto is lovely" – Eurogamer "It’s seriously stunning" – Macworld "Alto's Adventure is a brilliant mobile game" – PocketGamer "A beautiful visual experience" – CNET "An elegant ride down nature's greatest landmarks" – Kill Screen "A compelling game to play" – The Washington Post "Every inch of this game is visually impressive and delightfully charming" – Business Insider Join Alto and his friends as they embark on an endless snowboarding odyssey. Journey across the beautiful alpine hills of their native wilderness, through neighbouring villages, ancient woodlands, and long-abandoned ruins. Along the way you'll rescue runaway llamas, grind rooftops, leap over terrifying chasms and outwit the mountain elders – all while braving the ever changing elements and passage of time upon the mountain. Features: • Fluid, graceful and exhilarating physics-based gameplay • Procedurally generated terrain based on real-world snowboarding • Fully dynamic lighting and weather effects, including thunderstorms, blizzards, fog, rainbows, shooting stars, and more • Easy to learn, difficult to master one button trick system • Chain together combos to maximize points and speed • Test your skills with 180 handcrafted goals • Discover six unique snowboarders, each with their own special attributes and abilities • Challenge your friends with Game Center. Compete for best high score, best distance, and best trick combo! • Acquire the wingsuit from Izel’s workshop for an entirely new gameplay dynamic • Beautifully minimalist and evocative visual design • Original music and handcrafted audio for an ambient and immersive experience (headphones recommended!) • Universal app with iCloud support. Play on your iPhone and iPad and your progress will always be in sync. Alto’s Adventure is a premium game with no ads or in-app purchases. Rated 3+ by the Indonesia Game Rating System (IGRS).

Screenshots

Ski Jump4 screens
Alto's Adventure4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ski Jump at Free against Alto's Adventure's $4.99. Ski Jump also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Alto's Adventure's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 107). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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

Ski Jump is free to download; Alto's Adventure costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Alto's Adventure holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Alto's Adventure has 2.2K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Ski Jump's written reviews are positive against 78% of Alto's Adventure's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ski Jump ships an update monthly, Alto's Adventure every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Ski Jump versus Alto's Adventure: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSki JumpAlto's Adventure
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.1 (107 ratings)4.6 (2.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.9% of reviews — better78.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1072.2K — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#5 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB276 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperAuxbrain, Inc.Snowman

Customer experience

Ski Jump

All ratings107 ratings
Positive74.8%
Neutral11.2%
Negative14.0%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative10.4%

Alto's Adventure

All ratings2,168 ratings
Positive89.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews1,265 reviews
Positive78.5%
Neutral7.4%
Negative14.1%

Bugs and requests

Ski Jump

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Alto's Adventure

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes or freezes on certain devices
  • Achievements not unlocking properly
  • Inconsistent performance and frame rate issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more characters and customization options
  • Introduce new gameplay modes or biomes
  • Allow skipping of difficult challenges
  • Improve visibility and readability of UI elements
  • Provide more control over the wingsuit functionality

In-app purchases

None

Ski Jump

No in-app purchases

None

Alto's Adventure

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ski Jump free?
Ski Jump is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Alto's Adventure free?
Alto's Adventure costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ski Jump or Alto's Adventure?
Alto's Adventure is rated higher. Ski Jump averages 4.1 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Alto's Adventure averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.
Do Ski Jump or Alto's Adventure have ads?
Neither Ski Jump nor Alto's Adventure shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ski Jump or Alto's Adventure?
Ski Jump ships an update monthly, and Alto's Adventure every 4 months. Most recently, Ski Jump was updated on November 6, 2026 and Alto's Adventure on November 11, 2026.

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