Comparison

SFQ vs RTC

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

Head to head
About

SFQ

Plan and enhance your cross-country skiing adventures with this mobile tool. Access trail conditions, your location, and nearby services even without cellular data. Share your position and plan routes with friends when connected.

Highlights
  • Offline trail maps
  • Real-time trail conditions
  • Location tracking on trails
  • Nearby services locator
  • Itinerary planning and recording
  • Position sharing with friends
Features
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Are you planning to go cross-country skiing? Use SFQ's mobile app to help you plan and make the most out of your outing ! Enjoy an updated version of Ski de fond Québec's web based app directly in your smart phone. With or without access to cellular data, you can use the app's tools anywhere you are ! Use the app without data to see: ►Your position in the trails ►Services close by ►Trail conditions (based on the last time you had service or access to wifi) ►Your distance to a destination on the trails ►Itineraries previously recorded (or create new ones !) Use the app when in cell service range (or with access to wifi) to: ►Monitor trail conditions in real time ►Share your position with friends (no one else can see your position) ►Plan an itinerary and share it with your group Welcome to Ski de fond Québec's mobile environment and happy exploring ! Please note: ► Conitnual use of the GPS and position sharing can reduce battery life considerably. We recommend turing it off when not in use. Our privay policy: https://www.evtrails.com/fr/privacy-terms-and-conditions/ Terms of use: https://www.evtrails.com/fr/privacy-terms-and-conditions/

About

RTC

Reload your OPUS card conveniently from your mobile device. This app allows you to top up your transit pass anytime, anywhere. Enjoy seamless travel with easy card recharges.

Highlights
  • Reload OPUS card
  • Convenient mobile access
  • Anytime, anywhere recharging
  • Seamless travel experience
Features
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Whenever and wherever you want, reload your OPUS card.

Screenshots

SFQ4 screens
RTC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SFQ at 5.0 against RTC's 4.6. SFQ also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). RTC's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SFQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RTC has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of SFQ's written reviews are positive against 65% of RTC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SFQ ships an update every 3 weeks, RTC every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SFQ versus RTC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSFQRTC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.6 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews81.3% of reviews — better65.2% of reviews
Number of ratings132 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapGears inc.Réseau de Transport de la Capitale

Customer experience

SFQ

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive81.3%
Neutral18.8%
Negative0.0%

RTC

All ratings28 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive65.2%
Neutral4.3%
Negative30.4%

In-app purchases

None

SFQ

No in-app purchases

None

RTC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SFQ free?
SFQ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RTC free?
RTC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SFQ or RTC?
SFQ is rated higher. SFQ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while RTC averages 4.6 from 32 ratings.
Do SFQ or RTC have ads?
Neither SFQ nor RTC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SFQ or RTC?
SFQ ships an update every 3 weeks, and RTC every 5 weeks. Most recently, SFQ was updated on November 3, 2026 and RTC on November 4, 2026.

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