# Slopes vs XForce

The clearest difference is rating: Slopes at 4.9 against XForce's 3.6. Slopes also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 47%) and ads (none vs shown). XForce's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Slopes sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. XForce asks for nothing beyond the download.

Slopes holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Slopes has 88K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Slopes's written reviews are positive against 47% of XForce's.

Slopes ships an update every 9 days, XForce every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Slopes | XForce |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slopes-ski-and-snowboard/id643351983/reviews)** | [3.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xforce/id1049101377/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **88K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **84.3% of reviews** | 47.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | — |
| Size | 174 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Breakpoint Studio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/415432262) | [XForce](https://appshunter.io/developer/1121537105) |

## What reviewers say

### Slopes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/slopes-ski-and-snowboard/id643351983)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Track your skiing and snowboarding performance with detailed stats, find friends on the mountain, and replay your winter adventures. Offers interactive resort maps and trip planning features.

**Highlights:** Smart activity recording (ski, snowboard, etc.), Automatic run and lift detection, Live friend location sharing, Interactive 2D/3D resort maps, Trip planning and conditions, Detailed performance statistics, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Slopes Premium Week Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Slopes Premium Unlimited | $34.99 | per year |
| Slopes Premium Family Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Slopes Single Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| 7 Pass Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Slopes Trip Pass | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app, easy to use
- 🚀 Accurate tracking and data
- 📊 Detailed stats and metrics
- 🤝 Useful for competing with friends
- 🗺️ Interactive maps and 3D views

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive premium subscription
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and data loss issues
- 🔍 Inconsistent friend tracking feature
- 🗺️ Limited offline map availability
- 🔢 Confusing subscription options

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after iOS updates
- Inconsistent GPS tracking
- Issues syncing data between devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually edit runs and lifts
- Trail difficulty/grade information
- Automatic pause/resume based on location
- Leaderboards and social features
- Integration with other fitness apps


### XForce

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xforce/id1049101377)

Control your Varex exhaust system's sound and performance with this app. Adjust valve positions manually, set parameters to trigger changes, or create geofenced zones for automatic adjustments. An optional free account enhances functionality with cloud storage and diagnostics.

**Highlights:** Manual valve position control, Preset valve positions (Closed, 25%, 50%, 75%, Open), Matrix mode for parameter-triggered valve changes, Geo mode for geofenced valve control, Cloud storage for profiles and regions, Diagnostic log submission

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Slopes free?

Slopes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is XForce free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Slopes or XForce?

Slopes is rated higher. Slopes averages 4.9 out of 5 from 88K ratings, while XForce averages 3.6 from 10 ratings.

### Do Slopes or XForce have ads?

XForce shows ads; Slopes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Slopes or XForce?

Slopes ships an update every 9 days, and XForce every 5 months. Most recently, Slopes was updated on October 31, 2026 and XForce 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.*