# Chamonix vs Hole Scroll

The clearest difference is rating: Chamonix at 4.8 against Hole Scroll's 4.2. Chamonix also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (523 vs 15). Hole Scroll's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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.

Chamonix holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chamonix has 523 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Chamonix's written reviews are positive against 50% of Hole Scroll's.

Chamonix ships an update every 5 weeks, Hole Scroll every 11 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chamonix | Hole Scroll |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (523 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chamonix/id396944435/reviews)** | [4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole-scroll/id1340005035/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **523** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **63.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 60 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [COMPAGNIE DU MONT BLANC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453044169) | [Jackson Hole News&Guide](https://appshunter.io/developer/1340005034) |

## What reviewers say

### Chamonix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chamonix/id396944435)

Your official guide to Chamonix and its ski resorts. Get real-time updates on piste and lift openings, weather, snow conditions, and access interactive town maps. Plan your activities with event listings and transport schedules.

**Highlights:** Real-time piste and ski-lift status, Ski pass top-up, Weather and snow forecasts, Augmented reality mountain positioning, Interactive town map with services, Event and activity listings, Transport timetables

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ Comprehensive piste maps and trail information
- 🌤️ Accurate weather forecasts and predictions
- 📡 Live lift status and opening information
- 📹 Panoramic webcams for mountain views
- 🚌 Bus and train schedule information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes on launch
- 🐛 Crashes when accessing maps or specific features
- 😤 Difficult user interface navigation
- 🔄 App resets unexpectedly to home page
- ⚠️ Inaccurate or outdated lift status information

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately upon opening after updates
- App crashes when loading main screen
- Weather menu not functioning or stuck on single location
- Lift status feature broken (particularly Les Grands Montets)
- Maps crash the app when accessed

**Requested features**

- English language version or language switching option
- Bus route planner with live updates
- Piste listings organized by color coding instead of alphabetically
- Updated lift information (e.g., Tabe lift at Grand Montets)
- Improved weather forecast UI and accessibility


### Hole Scroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hole-scroll/id1340005035)

Get local news as it happens with daily updates and notifications. Browse top stories, breaking news, events, photos, and videos. Customize your feed by category and save articles for later.

**Highlights:** Breaking news alerts, Customizable news categories, Save articles for later, Submit news tips and media, Weather forecast, Share stories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chamonix free?

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

### Is Hole Scroll free?

Hole Scroll is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chamonix or Hole Scroll?

Chamonix is rated higher. Chamonix averages 4.8 out of 5 from 523 ratings, while Hole Scroll averages 4.2 from 15 ratings.

### Do Chamonix or Hole Scroll have ads?

Both Chamonix and Hole Scroll show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chamonix or Hole Scroll?

Chamonix ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hole Scroll every 11 months. Most recently, Chamonix was updated on October 17, 2026 and Hole Scroll on October 17, 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.*