# Ski School Intermediate vs Big Picture Skiing

The clearest difference is price: Big Picture Skiing at Free against Ski School Intermediate's $4.99. Big Picture Skiing also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). Ski School Intermediate's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Big Picture Skiing is free to download; Ski School Intermediate costs $4.99 up front. Big Picture Skiing sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Ski School Intermediate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Big Picture Skiing holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Big Picture Skiing has 135 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Ski School Intermediate's written reviews are positive against 97% of Big Picture Skiing's.

Ski School Intermediate ships an update every 12 months, Big Picture Skiing monthly. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ski School Intermediate | Big Picture Skiing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ski-school-intermediate/id394636307/reviews) | **[4.9 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-picture-skiing/id6444409764/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **135** |
| Positive reviews | 78.0% of reviews | **96.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Size | 502 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ElateMedia.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/390656741) | [Big Picture Skiing Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654498100) |

## What reviewers say

### Ski School Intermediate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ski-school-intermediate/id394636307)

Enhance your skiing with high-quality video lessons focused on parallel turns and edge control. Utilize split-screen analysis to compare your technique with expert demonstrations and improve your skills anywhere, anytime.

**Highlights:** Parallel turn strengthening, Edge control techniques, Split-screen video analysis, On-slope tuition complement, Portable learning, Offline access

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👨‍🏫 Excellent instructor with clear explanations
- 📱 Easy to follow, bite-sized lessons
- 🎥 High-quality video demonstrations
- 💡 Practical tips for skill improvement
- 🔄 Great for refreshing technique and memory

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Audio doesn't work (major recurring issue)
- 🔴 Red screen error when playing videos
- 📱 Not optimized for modern larger iPhones
- 🐛 App crashes and requires force quit
- ⚠️ Outdated app design and interface

**Reported bugs**

- Audio mutes without user control on iPhone 13 and iOS 15.2.1
- Red screen appears when playing second video
- App freezes and requires force quit to continue
- Done icon doesn't work after iOS 11.2 and 11.3 updates
- Sound only works when phone ringer is on

**Requested features**

- Play all videos continuously option
- More intermediate and advanced level content
- iPad full-screen application version
- More detailed and longer videos
- Additional drills and exercises


### Big Picture Skiing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-picture-skiing/id6444409764)

Access a growing library of video lessons to improve your skiing technique, from carving to bumps. Learn from world-class coaches, create custom playlists, and get insights into ski equipment. Transform your skiing for a fraction of the cost of private lessons.

**Highlights:** Video lessons on carving, bumps, and short turns, Learn from world-class coaches, Create custom video playlists, Ski equipment insights, Master steeps and fluid bump skiing

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Membership | $129.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Membership | $349.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent ski instruction
- 🚀 Significant skiing improvement
- 💡 Deep dive into skiing mechanics
- 👍 Clear and digestible explanations
- 👍 Great value for membership

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Confusing layout for beginners
- 🐛 Loss of logical progression in content organization

**Requested features**

- Add personal notes to videos


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ski School Intermediate free?

Ski School Intermediate costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Big Picture Skiing free?

Big Picture Skiing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ski School Intermediate or Big Picture Skiing?

Big Picture Skiing is rated higher. Ski School Intermediate averages 3.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Big Picture Skiing averages 4.9 from 135 ratings.

### Do Ski School Intermediate or Big Picture Skiing have ads?

Neither Ski School Intermediate nor Big Picture Skiing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ski School Intermediate or Big Picture Skiing?

Ski School Intermediate ships an update every 12 months, and Big Picture Skiing monthly. Most recently, Ski School Intermediate was updated on October 22, 2026 and Big Picture Skiing on October 22, 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.*