Comparison

Elevation Tracker vs SnoPal

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

Head to head
About

Elevation Tracker

This app tracks your climbing and descending during outdoor activities. It displays detailed metrics like elevation gain, speed, distance, and heart rate zones. Save activities, share route data, and view elevation profiles with this GPS-based fitness companion.

Highlights
  • Tracks elevation gain and loss
  • Displays speed, distance, and time
  • Shows elevation profile and route map
  • Monitors heart rate and training zones
  • Saves activities to history
  • Exports GPX data
  • Email route summaries and profile images
Features
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Elevation Tracker is a fitness tracking app with a particular emphasis on climbing and descending. It tracks and displays the following info: - Basic info like time, speed and distance - Current elevation and accumulated climbing and descending amount - Elevation profile and route map - Current heart rate and time spent in four training zones (if paired with an Apple Watch or chest strap) When paired with an Apple Watch, Elevation Tracker really shines, displaying all this info (except the elevation profile and map) in an easy-to-read format. We haven't seen another fitness app that puts this much info onto your wrist for detailed tracking during your activities. When you finish an activity, you can save it to your history, email route summaries and profile images, send GPX data to other applications, or download refinements from an online elevation database. You can even drag range selectors onto the profile to view the stats for just one section of your route. Elevation Tracker uses GPS to determine elevation. GPS is not as accurate for elevation as it is for location, but over the course of an outdoor activity, the results are still quite useful. Elevation Tracker is not designed for indoor (stair climbing) or stationary (treadmill) use. Elevation Tracker works in the background or with your device locked, and can run alongside other fitness apps you might be using. We routinely use this app for real-time display, another app for social sharing and a third for emergency tracking, all at the same time. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life, but newer smartphones have enough capacity to handle this for the duration of an activity. *** If you have a problem or a suggestion, please contact me before writing a bad review. My response capability is limited if you publish your complaints in a review, but I respond promptly to all emails. ***

About

SnoPal

Navigate over 5,500 ski resorts globally with 3D maps and GPS. Track friends in real-time, check lift status, and access offline maps. Discover alpine, nordic, and backcountry terrain with detailed stats.

Highlights
  • 3D global ski maps
  • GPS navigation
  • Real-time friend tracking
  • Offline map access
  • Live lift status
  • Detailed elevation data
Features
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SnoPal – Your Ultimate 3D Ski Map (Formerly Ski Copilot) Explore 5,500+ ski resorts worldwide with 3D maps, GPS navigation, real-time lift status, offline maps, and live location sharing. Whether you’re skiing, snowboarding, or exploring backcountry terrain, SnoPal helps you navigate every mountain with confidence. EXPLORE SKI RESORTS WORLDWIDE Discover over 5,500 ski resorts across the globe. Instantly locate yourself on detailed 3D maps and explore everything from world-famous destinations to hidden local gems. SHARE YOUR LOCATION WITH FRIENDS Stay connected on the mountain with live location sharing. Easily find friends, organize meetups, and make sure everyone gets back safely. GPS SKI NAVIGATION Navigate runs, lifts, and trails with confidence using GPS navigation. Never miss a turn, the right lift, or your planned route—even at the largest ski resorts. REAL-TIME LIFT STATUS Check live lift status across 180+ resorts to avoid closures, reduce waiting, and make the most of your day on the mountain. OFFLINE SKI MAPS No signal? No problem! Download maps before your trip and view ski trails, lifts, and your GPS location—even without an internet connection. DETAILED TRAIL & ELEVATION DATA View trail difficulty, elevation, lift information, distances, and more to help you plan every run—from beginner slopes to expert terrain. Whether you’re carving groomers, exploring powder, skiing cross-country, or riding in the backcountry, SnoPal gives you the tools to explore, navigate, and share every adventure. SnoPal is the new name for Ski Copilot. Download SnoPal today and make every ski day simpler, safer, and more memorable.

Screenshots

Elevation Tracker4 screens
SnoPal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SnoPal at 96% against Elevation Tracker's 31%. SnoPal also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (5.0 vs 2.3). On ratings volume, 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

SnoPal is free to download; Elevation Tracker costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SnoPal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Elevation Tracker's written reviews are positive against 96% of SnoPal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Elevation Tracker ships an update every 2 months, SnoPal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Elevation Tracker versus SnoPal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElevation TrackerSnoPal
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating2.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews30.8% of reviews95.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArlo LeachMambery Ltd

Customer experience

Elevation Tracker

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive30.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative53.8%

SnoPal

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive95.8%
Neutral4.2%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Elevation Tracker

No in-app purchases

None

SnoPal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elevation Tracker free?
Elevation Tracker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SnoPal free?
SnoPal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Elevation Tracker or SnoPal?
SnoPal is rated higher. Elevation Tracker averages 2.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SnoPal averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Elevation Tracker or SnoPal have ads?
Neither Elevation Tracker nor SnoPal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Elevation Tracker or SnoPal?
Elevation Tracker ships an update every 2 months, and SnoPal fortnightly. Most recently, Elevation Tracker was updated on October 26, 2026 and SnoPal on September 20, 2026.

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