YB Races vs Whitefish Ski
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
YB Races
Follow live race tracking for various events like yacht races, car rallies, and adventure races directly on your mobile device. View team information, leaderboards, course maps, and wind data. Replay past race moments and stay updated with a social media feed.
- Live race tracking
- Team information
- Live leaderboards
- Map, course, and wind info
- Replay facility
- Social media feed
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The YB Tracking iPhone/iPad app allows you to follow live race tracking on your mobile - updated to feature everything we track including yacht races, car rallies, adventure racing and more. Information in the race viewer is also controlled by the race organisers - not YB Tracking. For instance, if a race organiser has not provided pictures for the teams, then pictures will not appear in this app or on our web-based viewer. Key features: - See information about the teams in the race - View live leaderboards - Review the map, course and wind info (where available) - Zoom to all teams, leaders, and the course area - Social media feed with news about the race - Replay facility, to allow you to scrub backwards and forwards in time Note: This app requires an internet connection to operate
Whitefish Ski
Navigate ski trails with confidence using real-time audio guidance and detailed maps. Track your performance, access emergency services, and locate amenities on the slopes. Stay connected with friends and never lose your way.
- Real-time audio trail navigation
- Detailed trail maps
- Performance tracking (speed, heart rate)
- Quick-call rescue button
- Live weather updates
- Location of amenities
- Friend location sharing
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Whitefish Ski Navigator – Real Audio Navigation when skiing with you iPhone, Watch and AirPods/EarPods. Ski with confidence and never worry about ending up on an expert-only trail again! Explore with confidence using detailed trail maps of Whitefish: - Effortless Navigation – Find the best open trails for your skill level, from gentle green runs to expert-only double blacks. - Hands-Free Guidance – Get audio navigation via AirPods, Apple Watch, or iPhone, so you can focus on carving the perfect turns. - Performance Tracking – Monitor your top speed, average speed, heart rate, and run times, all synced with Apple Watch and iPhone. - Quick-Call Rescue Button – Stay safe with instant access to ski patrol in case of emergencies. - Live Weather Updates – Plan your day with real-time forecasts and mountain conditions. - Find Everything You Need – Locate restaurants, ski schools, rental shops, hotels, and more—all mapped with ski-trail directions! - Friend Location Sharing: See where your friends are on the slopes — and navigate right to them. - Favorite Spots: Mark your hotel, parking, or any key location — and navigate to it anytime. No matter your skill level, stay connected to the mountain and capture every thrilling moment. The Whitefish Ski Navigator is your key to a smooth, safe, and exciting ski adventure. Download Whitefish Ski app now and conquer Whitefish Ski Resort like a pro! Note: This app provides hands-free trail navigation with voice prompts for Apple Watch, AirPods/EarPods, and iPhone. Using Apple Watch workout mode (integrated with HealthKit for heart-rate tracking), it delivers real-time guidance and skiing stats. GPS usage in the background may reduce battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Whitefish Ski at 100% against YB Races's 19%. Whitefish Ski also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#174 vs unranked). YB Races's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On ads 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
YB Races is free to download; Whitefish Ski costs $3.99 up front. YB Races sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whitefish Ski asks for nothing beyond the download.
YB Races ships an update every 2 months, Whitefish Ski every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | YB Races | Whitefish Ski |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 2.9 (74 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 74 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #174 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ground Control Technologies UK Ltd | Dmytro Shaniuk |
Customer experience
YB Races
Whitefish Ski
Bugs and requests
YB Races
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes when zooming in or switching between functions
- Crashes after viewing 3+ boats in race viewer
- Buttons unresponsive or difficult to click
- White screen with loading spinner, content won't load
- Race data doesn't update or updates with significant delay
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- App freezes when losing focus or switching apps
- Error messages when reloading races
- Incompatible with iPhone X and newer display formats
- Boats display on land instead of water
- Leaderboard doesn't show actual race leaders
- Boat photos and wind data fail to load
- App requires multiple launches to function
- Zoom function causes crashes
- Notes about retired boats inaccessible in app
- New race viewer crashes frequently
Requested features
17 requests- Ability to save favorite boats/teams for quick access
- Search function for boats on map
- Highlight/tag individual boats on map
- Map scale indicators and distance measurements
- Distance to finish and between boats display
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- Zoom function that maintains state and doesn't reset
- Filter to show only selected boats/teams instead of deselecting all
- Improved weather overlay and wind visualization
- Auto-play track history feature
- Larger boat numbers/identifiers when zoomed
- Geographic landmarks and reference points on map
- Support for all major races (e.g., Vendee Globe)
- Better social media feed filtering for race-specific content
- Password recovery option on login screen
- Cross-device app purchase synchronization
- iPad-optimized interface
- Ability to view web version on iOS devices
Whitefish Ski
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
YB Races
- YBE00187$2.99
- Newport Bermuda 2012$2.99
- Chicago Mackinac 2012$2.99
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- YBE00009 Yacht Race$2.99
- YBE00045$2.99
- YBE00048$2.99
- YBE00116$2.99
- YBE00123$2.99
- YBE00136$2.99
- YBE00240$2.99
Whitefish Ski
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is YB Races free?
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