Comparison

Ski Jumping Pro vs Ski Challenge

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

Head to head
About

Ski Jumping Pro

Experience the thrill of professional ski jumping with ultra-realistic 3D graphics and multiple game modes. Compete in events worldwide, customize your jumper's skills and gear, and master one-tap or gyroscope controls.

Highlights
  • Ultra-realistic 3D graphics
  • Career mode and Quick Jump mode
  • Casual and Pro difficulty levels
  • 62 events across 32 unique venues
  • Deep character customization
  • One-tap and gyroscope controls
Features
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“The life of a ski jumper is an adrenaline-filled, thrill-a-minute ride where victory and defeat are very close together - Ski Jumping Pro really replicates the edge of the seat thrills and spills and puts you in the centre of one of the most impressive sports in the world” said Andreas Wellinger, 2018 & 2014 Olympic and 2017 World Ski Jumping Champion. Ski Jumping Pro delivers the sheer thrills of hurtling down a snow-packed ski ramp like no other game. Enjoy the sensation of incomparable height and speed. The ultra-realistic 3D graphics and a full single-player career mode make Ski Jumping Pro the ultimate winter sports simulation. STUNNING 3D GRAPHICS Ski Jumping Pro’s 3D experience is so good you’ll think that you’re on the ramp! MULTIPLE GAME MODES Live the life of a professional ski jumper in Career mode or jump straight into the action with Quick Jump mode, both with Casual and Pro difficulty levels. HUGE VARIETY OF EVENTS AND COURSES Take part in 62 events across 32 unique venues from around the world. DEEP CHARACTER CUSTOMIZATION Improve the skills of your jumper through training and choose from over 50 clothing and board accessories including gloves, skis, helmets, boots and suit items. MULTIPLE CONTROL METHODS One-tap or innovative gyroscope controls cater for both new and veteran Ski Jumping Pro players alike. HUGE REPLAYABILITY Unlock new levels, contests and venues and become better with increasing skills of your ski jumper. NOTE • For the best possible experience, we recommend a Wi-Fi connection. • Parts of this game require an active Internet connection. • Watching adverts will increase your data consumption. • Depending on the network used, performance can vary. SUPPORT Problems & Questions: Visit www.kalypsomedia.com or write us an e-mail at supportmobile@kalypsomedia.com Terms of Use: https://www.kalypsomedia.com/en/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.kalypsomedia.com/en/privacy-policy Game-EULA: https://www.kalypsomedia.com/en/eula

About

Ski Challenge

Experience authentic World Cup ski racing on legendary slopes. This free-to-play simulator features real equipment, official venues, and skill-based progression. Compete in career mode, climb league ranks, and master realistic physics.

Highlights
  • Authentic World Cup ski racing
  • Officially licensed real equipment
  • Faithfully recreated legendary slopes
  • Competitive career mode and league system
  • Realistic alpine racing physics
  • Seasonal content and special events
Currently charting
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Ski Challenge – Experience Authentic World Cup Ski Racing Experience the thrill of professional alpine skiing on the world's most legendary slopes. Ski Challenge is officially partnered with the Austrian (ÖSV), German (DSV), and Swiss-Ski federations, and features real equipment from top brands like Stöckli and Giro. Designed for skiing enthusiasts and competitive gamers alike, this free-to-play racing simulator delivers adrenaline-pumping realism and fair, skill-based progression. Official World Cup Venues Race the exact slopes where champions are crowned. Each track is faithfully recreated using real-world data, including terrain profiles, elevation changes, and gate sequences. - Kitzbühel - Wengen - Garmisch, Sölden, Schladming, Bormio - St. Anton, Beaver Creek, Val Gardena - St. Moritz, Crans Montana, Zauchensee, Saalbach New tracks are added throughout the season in sync with the FIS World Cup calendar, so you're always racing what the pros race. Real Equipment From Leading Brands Build your racing setup with officially licensed gear that mirrors real performance. - Collect and upgrade skis, helmets, suits, and goggles from Stöckli, Giro, and more - Adjust your gear to match slope conditions, weather, and racing style - Unlock performance upgrades and customize your gear to your needs Competitive Career Mode & League System Climb the ranks and challenge yourself in structured, competitive play. - Progress from rookie to World Cup champion in Career Mode - Match players around the world and rise through five League tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Challenger, and Master - International tournaments and special events with exclusive real-world prizes Realistic Alpine Racing Physics Experience the depth of real alpine ski racing. - Master dynamic conditions like snow quality, surface hardness, and visibility - Adapt your line and technique across Downhill, Super-G, and Giant Slalom - Realistic turn physics demand precision, control, and tactical gear choices Seasonal Content & Special Events Stay engaged all year with regular content drops that mirror the real race season. - Participate in World Cup series events tied to live competitions - Race for your nation in team-based Nations Cups - Earn trophies and rewards through quests and seasonal Ski Pass systems - New equipment, events, and challenges added regularly No Ads. No Energy Timers. Pure Competition. Ski Challenge is free to download and play. There are no forced ads, energy limits, or pay-to-win walls - just skill-based racing where victory is earned on the slope. Optional in-app purchases offer cosmetic upgrades and gear enhancements, but performance comes from technique, not spending. Join a Thriving Global Skiing Community Connect with thousands of passionate ski racing fans worldwide. - Share racing strategies and highlights on Discord - Compete head-to-head with friends or global rivals - Participate in community events and leaderboard challenges - Celebrate the sport with others who live for the slopes Download and start racing today. Experience authentic World Cup skiing - right from your phone. The mountains are calling - will you rise to the top?

Screenshots

Ski Jumping Pro4 screens
Ski Challenge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ski Jumping Pro at 88% against Ski Challenge's 52%. Ski Jumping Pro also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.2K vs 105). Ski Challenge's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, 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

Both are free to download. Ski Jumping Pro sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Ski Challenge sells 49 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ski Jumping Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ski Jumping Pro has 5.2K ratings behind it against 105, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Ski Jumping Pro's written reviews are positive against 52% of Ski Challenge's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ski Jumping Pro ships an update every 3 months, Ski Challenge every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Ski Jumping Pro versus Ski Challenge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSki Jumping ProSki Challenge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.2K ratings) — better4.3 (105 ratings)
Positive reviews88.0% of reviews — better52.4% of reviews
Number of ratings5.2K — better105
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#184 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB2.2 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKalypso Media Group GmbHSki Challenge GmbH

Customer experience

Ski Jumping Pro

All ratings5,210 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral9.2%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews1,301 reviews
Positive88.0%
Neutral7.4%
Negative4.6%

Ski Challenge

All ratings105 ratings
Positive82.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive52.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative40.2%

Bugs and requests

Ski Jumping Pro

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashes or freezes after events
  • Earned stars and progress not saved properly
  • Timing and controls not always responsive

Requested features

4 requests
  • More challenging and competitive modes
  • Additional training and tutorial features
  • Global leaderboards and multiplayer
  • Ability to customize player and equipment

Ski Challenge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Ski Jumping Pro

One-time7
  • 50 Sponsor Points$1.99
  • Double Coins$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
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  • 250 Sponsor Points$3.99
  • 750 Sponsor Points$7.99
  • 2500 Sponsor Points$15.99
  • 5000 Sponsor Points$26.99
49 purchases

Ski Challenge

One-time49
  • 50 Coins$0.99
  • CURVER GS Mini Pack$0.99
  • SUPERG STARTER BUNDLE$0.99
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  • First Racer Pack$0.99
  • LUX Super-G Mini Pack$0.99
  • ZOOM Downhill Mini$0.99
  • SWITCH Super-G Control$0.99
  • 100 Coins + Bonus$1.99
  • 100 Coins$1.99
  • STARDUST BUNDLE$1.99
  • Starter Package 1$1.99
  • 640 Crystals$1.99
  • 80K Coins$1.99
  • 200 Coins + Bonus$3.99
  • CRANS MONTANA 87 LEGEND BUNDLE$3.99
  • Booster Bundle T2$3.99
  • Aero Bundle$3.99
  • Discounted Ski Pass$3.99
  • 335 Coins + 10% Bonus$4.99
  • Tier 2 Ice Bundle$4.99
  • CAREER BOOSTER PACK$4.99
  • Kitz Exclusive T2 Bundle$4.99
  • 1,975 Crystals$4.99
  • 268K Coins$4.99
  • 350 Coins + Bonus$5.99
  • Premium Ski Pass$5.99
  • Ace of Blades Bundle$5.99
  • Starter Package 2$6.99
  • DOWNHILL BUNDLE$7.99
  • 500 Coins + Bonus$8.99
  • 575 Coins + 13% Bonus$8.99
  • RUSHR Bundle$8.99
  • Booster Bundle T4$8.99
  • Saalbach Challenger Bundle$8.99
  • Chapter 2 Bundle$8.99
  • 3,400 Crystals$8.99
  • 460K Coins$8.99
  • Schladming Giant Slalom Bundle$9.99
  • HERMINATOR 2005 BUNDLE$11.99
  • MOMENTUM BUNDLE$12.99
  • INSTRUCTOR BUNDLE$12.99
  • Chapter 3 Bundle$12.99
  • PM87 BUNDLE$14.99
  • 1000 Coins + Bonus$17.99
  • Legend Bundle Herminator$19.99
  • BLACK ELITE BUNDLE$22.99
  • 8,950 Crystals$22.99
  • 1.26M Coins$22.99
  • 7500 Coins + 33% Bonus$89.99

Questions

Is Ski Jumping Pro free?
Ski Jumping Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ski Challenge free?
Ski Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ski Jumping Pro or Ski Challenge?
Ski Jumping Pro is rated higher. Ski Jumping Pro averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.2K ratings, while Ski Challenge averages 4.3 from 105 ratings.
Do Ski Jumping Pro or Ski Challenge have ads?
Ski Challenge shows ads; Ski Jumping Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Ski Jumping Pro or Ski Challenge?
Ski Jumping Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Ski Challenge every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ski Jumping Pro was updated on September 24, 2026 and Ski Challenge on September 21, 2026.

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