Comparison

FasterWaxer vs Birkebeiner

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

Head to head
About

FasterWaxer

Get expert ski and snowboard wax recommendations based on real-time snow conditions. This app helps you choose the right glide and grip waxes for smoother, faster runs, with a catalog of nearly 1,000 waxes.

Highlights
  • Tailored glide and grip wax recommendations
  • Recommendations based on temperature, snow source, and crystal form
  • Catalog of nearly 1,000 waxes
  • Virtual wax box for organizing favorites
  • Downloadable wax information updates
  • Advanced filters (Pro!)
Features
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Find the Perfect Ski & Snowboard Wax – Every Time! Make every run smoother and faster with our expert wax recommendations tailored to your exact conditions. Whether you’re a cross-country skier or a downhill enthusiast, our app takes the guesswork out of waxing, offering personalized glide and grip wax suggestions based on the specific snow conditions you’re facing. From snow temperature and moisture to the form of snow crystals, we’ve got you covered with a catalog of nearly 1,000 waxes from 15 wax manufacturers – both current and discontinued waxes. KEY FEATURES: Receive tailored glide and grip wax recommendations based on: -Temperature range -Snow source: natural vs. man-made -Snow moisture & crystal form (fresh, old, coarse, ice) YOUR VIRTUAL WAX BOX - Store and organize your favorite waxes in a convenient virtual Wax Box. The app prioritizes recommendations from your saved waxes before suggesting others, making it easier than ever to find the perfect match from what you already own. - Export and import Wax Box information (Pro! upgrade) to create multiple Wax Boxes (train, race, team, etc.), for backup or to share with multiple devices and skiing friends. ADVANCED FILTERS Narrow down recommendations by brand or wax type (iron-on, paste, liquid, etc. - requires Pro! upgrade) to find the exact product you need. FREE VERSION Start with 7 free wax recommendations in your first month and get 5 new recommendations each month after that. You can also store 2 glide waxes and 2 grip waxes in your virtual wax box. UPGRADE TO Pro! With an in-app purchase of an upgrade to Pro!, unlock unlimited wax recommendations, store an unlimited number of waxes in your Wax Box, import/export Wax Box information and filter results by wax type. Whether you're waxing for a race, a backcountry adventure, or just hitting your favorite local trails, this app will ensure you’re always using the right wax for the right conditions and keeping ahead of the rest.

About

Birkebeiner

Features
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The Birkebeiner app provides real time athlete tracking. We bring the excitement of race day to spectators and fans by delivering real-time results for age-group racing. Features: ・Live tracking of participants ・Leaderboard of the leading athletes ・Points of interest ・News Feed

Screenshots

FasterWaxer4 screens
Birkebeiner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FasterWaxer at every 2 weeks against Birkebeiner's every 3 months. On price, 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

Both are free to download. FasterWaxer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Birkebeiner sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FasterWaxer ships an update every 2 weeks, Birkebeiner every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
FasterWaxer versus Birkebeiner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFasterWaxerBirkebeiner
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size88 MB24 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCraig FischbergMika timing

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FasterWaxer

One-time1
  • FasterWaxer Pro$14.99
6 purchases

Birkebeiner

One-time6
  • Follow Favorites Run 2026$2.99
  • Follow favorites Ski 2026$2.99
  • Follow favorites Street 2025$2.99
Show 3 more
  • Follow Favorites Bike 2025$2.99
  • Follow Favorites Run 2025$2.99
  • Follow Favorites Winter 2025$2.99

Questions

Is FasterWaxer free?
FasterWaxer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Birkebeiner free?
Birkebeiner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FasterWaxer or Birkebeiner have ads?
Neither FasterWaxer nor Birkebeiner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FasterWaxer or Birkebeiner?
FasterWaxer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Birkebeiner every 3 months. Most recently, FasterWaxer was updated on November 3, 2026 and Birkebeiner on October 28, 2026.

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