# Alta Guide vs Powder Mountain

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Alta Guide | Powder Mountain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alta-guide/id6739445542/reviews) | **[4.9 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powder-mountain/id6740774133/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **90** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 71 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tony Korologos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1221789537) | [Summit Eden Resort LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1789081092) |

## What reviewers say

### Alta Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alta-guide/id6739445542)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alta Guide Pro Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Alta Guide Pro Annual | $19.99 | one-time |


### Powder Mountain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powder-mountain/id6740774133)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*