Comparison

Ski Dice vs Ikon Pass

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

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About

Ski Dice

This app generates random ski tricks for users to attempt on the slopes, offering customizable difficulty and modes for jumps and rails. It includes a trick dictionary and a multiplayer game mode for challenging friends.

Highlights
  • Random trick generation
  • Customizable difficulty settings
  • Ski Tricktionary
  • Slopestyle Mode
  • Jump and Rail Modes
  • Multiplayer S.H.R.E.D. game
Features
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World Champion Freeskier Jossi Wells presents the must have app for EVERY Freeskier this winter - the world's first ever 'Ski Dice' App for iPhone.  As seen on ESPN, Newschoolers, Freeskier, Spatziba, Downdays and more and now features the world's first Ski Tricktionary and Slopestyle Mode. Are you into jibbing and jumping and want to become a better freeskier? Want to challenge your buddies on the slopes? Want a bigger bag of tricks? The 'Ski Dice' App is for YOU and can make your most mundane day on the hill more exciting than a trip to Disneyland. The 'Ski Dice' app is aimed for freeskiers of all ability levels. So from straight air to 1080's, 'Ski Dice' will have you covered. The 'Ski Dice' App allows you to 'Roll the Dice' and get a random trick for you to attempt on the slopes. Want easier tricks? No problem. Just change the settings and the dice will be totally customized to you and your ability level. Rails or jumps - you'd decide how much of a challenge you want. Using the 'Ski Dice' App is simple: - Download the 'Ski Dice' App - Launch the App when your out on the snow and ready to throw down - Physically shake your iPhone to 'Roll the Dice' - Read out the trick that the 'Ski Dice' randomly selects - Go and try the trick! 'SKI DICE' : Shake - Roll - Go! Features: - In App Purchase Multiplayer Game of S.H.R.E.D. - Ski Tricktionary - Slopestyle Mode - Jump and Rail Modes - 6 different grabs options for jumps - All 4 spin directions while jumping - Rail mode includes lipslides and pretzels - Spin on/off options for jibbing - Big Graphics for easy viewing on the hill - 'Choose a Spin' and 'Choose a Grab' wildcard options - Customs settings for 180-1080 jump options - Easy, Medium and Hard Rail Mode Settings - Literally thousands of different trick combinations What is the Tricktionary? Comprehensive descriptions and breakdowns for EVERY trick in the book. Don't know what an safety grab is? Just hold down your finger on any of the dice and let the 'Snow Dice' tell you. What's Slopestyle Mode? Now you can choose up to 3 tricks in a row to roll. Jump, rail to jump, an all rail jib session or any combo of your choosing. Practice going back to back tricks down the park as you roll the dice and swipe along to see your line. The app automatically realizes if you come in switch from a feature to hit the next feature the same way so no more reverting around. Your now set to go, challenge yourself and become a better slope style rider. What is the Game Of S.H.R.E.D. ? Now you can play Ski Dice against your friends or anyone in the world! Roll the dice, tell Ski Dice if you landed the trick, and then your friend has to try. Land your tricks and avoid getting letters to win the game. Want easier tricks? No problem. Just change the settings and the dice will be totally customized to you and your ability level. Rails or jumps, straight airs to 1080's - you'd decide how much of a challenge you want.  For giveaways, trick updates, exclusive videos and more join the worldwide 'Ski Dice' community at www.facebook.com/SkiDice. DISCLAIMER: This is NOT a video game! The 'Ski Dice' App is designed for real skiers to use on the hill when they are actually skiing. Freesking is an extreme sport which can sometime results in injuries and even death. Send It! Apps, Jossi Wells and the 'Ski Dice' staff are not legally liable for any accidents that might occur while trying the tricks the 'Ski Dice' App suggests. If you do not feel comfortable trying a 'Ski Dice' trick, PLEASE DO NOT TRY IT! The 'Ski Dice' App is a progression tool, not an excuse to try something you aren't ready for. Practice common sense, always wear a helmet and ride to your ability level. By choosing to buy this app you agree to these warnings. LINK : www.facebook.com/SkiDice

About

Ikon Pass

This app helps you maximize your mountain experience at over 70 destinations. It offers interactive maps for amenities, in-app payments, and real-time updates on parking and events. Connect with friends, track your stats, and manage your pass details all in one place.

Highlights
  • Interactive amenity maps
  • In-app food and drink payment
  • Real-time parking availability
  • Pass management and tracking
  • Friend group messaging and location sharing
  • Mountain activity tracking
  • Event browsing
Features
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The official Ikon Pass app is your tool to maximize fun at over 70 Ikon Pass destinations worldwide. Whether you're an Ikon Pass holder or using a local pass or day ticket, the Ikon Pass app helps you make the most of your mountain experience – all in one place. New Features for 25/26: - Find dining, retail, and rentals with interactive maps - Pay for food and drinks in-app - Track your mountain credits - Manage your family’s pass profile - Check parking availability in real time - Browse live events at participating destinations All Features: Manage your Pass - See your days remaining and blackout dates - Choose favorite destinations and set preferences - Keep track of exclusive deals and vouchers - Track your mountain credits - Manage your family’s pass profile, pass photos, and more Amplify Your Adventure - Track stats like vertical, run difficulty, and current altitude - Track activity on Apple Watch - View weather and condition reports before you go - Find dining, retail, and rentals with interactive maps - Pay for food and drinks in-app - Map you and your crew on the mountain - Check parking availability in real time - Browse live events at participating destinations Connect With Your Crew - Create daily friend groups to message, compare stats, and track each other's locations - Challenge the Ikon Pass community on the Leaderboard - Map you and your crew on the mountain Ikon Pass helps you navigate at 60+ destinations worldwide. In the 25/26 season, it will replace the local apps at the following mountain destinations: Arapahoe Basin, Big Bear Mountain Resort, Blue Mountain, Crystal Mountain, Deer Valley Resort, June Mountain, Mammoth Mountain, Palisades Tahoe, Schweitzer, Snow Valley, Snowshoe, Solitude, Steamboat, Stratton, Sugarbush, Tremblant, Winter Park Resort.

Screenshots

Ski Dice4 screens
Ikon Pass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ski Dice at 78% against Ikon Pass's 14%. Ski Dice also leads on chart position (#24 vs #203) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.5). Ikon Pass's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.7 vs 4.0). On ads, monetization model 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

Ikon Pass is free to download; Ski Dice costs $2.99 up front. Ski Dice sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ikon Pass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ikon Pass holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ikon Pass has 28K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Ski Dice's written reviews are positive against 14% of Ikon Pass's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ski Dice ships an update every 4 weeks, Ikon Pass every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Ski Dice versus Ikon Pass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSki DiceIkon Pass
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.7 (28K ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews — better13.6% of reviews
Number of ratings128K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#24 — better#203
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.5
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB335 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSend It Apps LLCAlterra Mountain Company

Customer experience

Ski Dice

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral17.4%
Negative4.3%

Ikon Pass

All ratings27,574 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews301 reviews
Positive13.6%
Neutral11.6%
Negative74.8%

Bugs and requests

Ski Dice

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ikon Pass

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login screen not loading
  • Tracking data being lost or reset
  • Inability to view or manage reservations
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Integrate pass barcode for discounts
  • Automatic tracking without manual start/stop
  • Offline maps and resort information
  • Customizable metric units
  • Leaderboards and speed tracking

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ski Dice

One-time1
  • Multiplayer Game of S.H.R.E.D.$2.99
None

Ikon Pass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ski Dice free?
Ski Dice costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Ikon Pass free?
Ikon Pass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ski Dice or Ikon Pass?
Ikon Pass is rated higher. Ski Dice averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ikon Pass averages 4.7 from 28K ratings.
Do Ski Dice or Ikon Pass have ads?
Neither Ski Dice nor Ikon Pass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ski Dice or Ikon Pass?
Ski Dice ships an update every 4 weeks, and Ikon Pass every 9 days. Most recently, Ski Dice was updated on October 22, 2026 and Ikon Pass on October 23, 2026.
Which is more popular, Ski Dice or Ikon Pass?
Ski Dice currently peaks at #24 in the App Store charts, and Ikon Pass at #203. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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