# MTB Project vs Socal Ski Tours

The clearest difference is rating: Socal Ski Tours at 5.0 against MTB Project's 4.6. Socal Ski Tours also leads on iOS requirement (13.5 vs 16.0). MTB Project's advantage is ratings volume (4.5K vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Socal Ski Tours holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MTB Project has 4.5K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MTB Project ships an update every 5 weeks, Socal Ski Tours every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MTB Project | Socal Ski Tours |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtb-project/id622364906/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socal-ski-tours/id1610471483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.5K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 86 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adventure Projects Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/452308787) | [Jason Panella](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607553044) |

## What reviewers say

### MTB Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtb-project/id622364906)

Discover and navigate mountain biking trails with offline maps and detailed GPS route information. Find featured rides, explore local expert insights, and track your location on high-resolution topographical maps. Perfect for planning your next adventure, even without cell service.

**Highlights:** Offline trail maps, GPS route information, Elevation profiles, Featured ride suggestions, High-resolution topographical maps, Location tracking on trails

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great resource for finding trails
- 📍 Accurate trail information
- 🗺️ Detailed maps and elevation profiles
- 🤝 Community-driven content
- 🔍 Helpful for discovering new trails

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Outdated or missing trail information
- 🔒 Login/account issues
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and use
- 🔋 Unreliable GPS and tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when zooming or panning the map
- Elevation and distance data inaccuracies
- Inability to save or export recorded rides
- Inconsistent user interface and navigation

**Requested features**

- Add more trails, especially in non-US regions
- Improve app stability and performance
- Allow offline access to maps and trail data
- Add more customization and personalization options
- Integrate with other fitness/tracking apps


### Socal Ski Tours

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socal-ski-tours/id1610471483)

Discover backcountry ski routes in Southern California's alpine terrain. This app provides essential information for planning winter ski tours in a region not typically known for snow.

**Highlights:** Backcountry ski route discovery, Descriptions of ski descents, Planning tool for ski tours, Covers major Southern California descents, Winter alpine terrain information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MTB Project free?

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

### Is Socal Ski Tours free?

Socal Ski Tours is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MTB Project or Socal Ski Tours?

Socal Ski Tours is rated higher. MTB Project averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Socal Ski Tours averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do MTB Project or Socal Ski Tours have ads?

Neither MTB Project nor Socal Ski Tours shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MTB Project or Socal Ski Tours?

MTB Project ships an update every 5 weeks, and Socal Ski Tours every 2 months. Most recently, MTB Project was updated on October 29, 2026 and Socal Ski Tours on October 24, 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.*