Comparison

Alta Guide vs Powder Mountain

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

Head to head
About

Alta Guide

Navigate Alta Ski Area with interactive maps, detailed run data, and live updates. Track your ski sessions, discover local recommendations, and access essential mountain information for a complete experience.

Highlights
  • Interactive trail map
  • Extended run data
  • Customizable notifications
  • Run tracking with stats
  • Live weather and road updates
  • Mountain information
  • Local recommendations
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Alta Guide is your all-in-one ski companion for Alta Ski Area, combining interactive maps, run tracking, and essential mountain information in one seamless experience. KEY FEATURES: • Interactive Trail Map: Navigate Alta's terrain with detailed, easy-to-read trail maps • Extended Trail Data: Includes over 100 runs and points of interest not listed on the paper trail map • User customizable notifications for trail/area openings, road status, new snow alerts • Run Tracking: Record your ski sessions with detailed stats and path visualization • Live Updates: Get real-time weather and road condition updates • Mountain Info: Access comprehensive information about lifts, rules, and facilities • Local Recommendations: Curated list of the best bars, restaurants, ski shops, local attractions. Great for tourists. MOUNTAIN ESSENTIALS: • Detailed lift information • On-mountain dining and amenities • Local restaurant recommendations • Nearby ski shop recommendations • Lodging options and information • Safety rules and guidelines • Direct calling to ski patrol in case of emergency PRO FEATURES: • Advanced run tracking and analytics • Guide pins mark interesting locations • Custom pin creation and management • Detailed run statistics and history • Session recording and playback including vertical, average speed, top speed, number of runs, duration • Detailed run information, photos, access and egress tips Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned local, Alta Guide helps you make the most of your time on the mountain. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Powder Mountain

Stay connected to the mountain with real-time updates on snow, weather, lifts, and trails. Track your runs, explore interactive maps, and join community challenges. Enjoy more powder days with less hassle.

Highlights
  • Real-time snow and weather forecasts
  • Live lift and trail status
  • GPS run tracking
  • Interactive trail maps
  • In-app challenges and leaderboards
  • Parking and road condition updates
Features
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More mountain, less hassle. The official Powder Mountain app keeps you connected to the mountain, from first chair to last lap. Experience wide-open terrain, uncrowded slopes, and make the most of your powder days with the new app. Check live lift and trail updates, track your stats, and stay in the know, all season long. Stay in the loop. Get real-time snow totals and weather forecasts powered by OpenSnow. View grooming reports plus lift and trail status before you gear up. Parking and road conditions are updated throughout the day to make your travel effortless. Track your turns. Record your runs, lift rides, and vertical feet with built-in GPS tracking. Relive your stats at the end of the day — no extra devices needed. Join the community. Join in-app challenges, earn digital badges, and see how you stack up on the leaderboard. Plan with ease. Explore the interactive trail map, check live webcams, and view parking and bus routes to get to your favorite zone faster. Freedom, powder, and plenty of room to roam — this is your mountain, made simple.

Screenshots

Alta Guide4 screens
Powder Mountain4 screens

Verdict

The call

Alta Guide and Powder Mountain both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Powder Mountain's written reviews are positive against 0% of Alta Guide's. Powder Mountain also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (90 vs 6). Alta Guide's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Alta Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Powder Mountain asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Powder Mountain holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Powder Mountain has 90 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Alta Guide's written reviews are positive against 100% of Powder Mountain's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Alta Guide ships an update every 6 weeks, Powder Mountain every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Alta Guide versus Powder Mountain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlta GuidePowder Mountain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (6 ratings)4.9 (90 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings690 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTony KorologosSummit Eden Resort LLC

Customer experience

Alta Guide

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Powder Mountain

All ratings89 ratings
Positive98.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Alta Guide

Subscriptions1
  • Alta Guide Pro Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Alta Guide Pro Annual$19.99
None

Powder Mountain

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Alta Guide free?
Alta Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Powder Mountain free?
Powder Mountain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Alta Guide or Powder Mountain?
Powder Mountain is rated higher. Alta Guide averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Powder Mountain averages 4.9 from 90 ratings.
Do Alta Guide or Powder Mountain have ads?
Neither Alta Guide nor Powder Mountain shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Alta Guide or Powder Mountain?
Alta Guide ships an update every 6 weeks, and Powder Mountain every 2 months. Most recently, Alta Guide was updated on October 24, 2026 and Powder Mountain on October 23, 2026.

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