Comparison

Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map vs Snowbasin Mountain Map

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

Head to head
About

Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map

Navigate Utah's Central Wasatch mountains with this app. It displays over 1,000 backcountry locations on a high-resolution topo map, shows your GPS location, and features a destination arrow on an integrated compass. Access detailed information and photos for hundreds of locations.

Highlights
  • 1,000+ backcountry locations index
  • High-resolution topo map
  • GPS location display
  • Integrated compass with destination arrow
  • Detailed location information (difficulty, climb, parking)
  • Send current location via email
Features
Currently charting
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The Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map is the iOS version of the popular paper map and website (visit WBSkiing.com). As with the other platforms, the iOS map includes an index to more than 1,000 backcountry locations in Utah's Central Wasatch mountains (i.e., the two Cottonwood Canyons and some surrounding areas). Visit https://wbskiing.com/coverage to see the terrain covered by this map. This is the must-have app for Utah hikers and backcountry travelers. You do not need cell service to use the map and its navigation features. Completely redesigned for modern iOS, the app now features a faster, cleaner interface that's easier to use on both iPhone and iPad. Using your device's GPS, the map displays your current location on a high-resolution topo map with contour lines and slope shading built from high-resolution LIDAR data, dramatically increasing the detail of the terrain and improving the accuracy of the 30-degree slope shading. With a single tap, you can access information on more than 200 of the backcountry locations on the Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Guide website including photographs, skiing difficulty, skinning distance, vertical climb, parking considerations, and more. (This information can be accessed without the app by visiting https://wbsguide.com. It's a free website I publish.) IMPORTANT: When navigating, the "destination arrow" points directly to the destination without regard to hazards such as avalanche paths, cliffs, and rock fall. It is your responsibility to travel in the backcountry safely.

About

Snowbasin Mountain Map

Navigate Snowbasin Resort with interactive maps, real-time GPS tracking, and up-to-date information on trails, lifts, dining, and events. Plan your day with personalized itineraries and stay informed with live weather updates.

Highlights
  • Interactive resort maps
  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Activities and events calendar
  • Personalized itinerary planner
  • Live weather updates
  • Resort highlights (dining, shopping, lodging)
Features
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Explore Snowbasin Resort like never before with our all-in-one mobile app! Key Features: Interactive Maps: Navigate the resort with ease using our detailed, up-to-date maps. Locate ski trails, restaurants, lifts, parking areas, and more. GPS Tracking: Keep track of your location in real-time on the slopes or trails, and never lose your way. Share your location with friends and family for a connected experience. Activities & Events: Stay informed about all the exciting activities and events happening at Snowbasin Resort. From skiing and snowboarding to summer hiking and music festivals, there's something for everyone. Personalized Itinerary: Plan your day with customizable itineraries tailored to your preferences. Weather Updates: Get live weather conditions and forecasts to ensure you're always prepared for your adventure. Resort Highlights: Explore the best dining, shopping, and lodging options Snowbasin has to offer, right from your app. Whether you're a seasoned skier or a first-time visitor, the Snowbasin Resort Mountain Map app is your ultimate companion for an unforgettable mountain experience. DISCLAIMER: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.mountainmap.com/privacy

Screenshots

Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map4 screens
Snowbasin Mountain Map3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map at 64% against Snowbasin Mountain Map's 0%. Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#64 vs unranked). Snowbasin Mountain Map's advantage is price (Free vs $12.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). On 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

Snowbasin Mountain Map is free to download; Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map costs $12.99 up front. Snowbasin Mountain Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map ships an update every 4 months, Snowbasin Mountain Map weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map versus Snowbasin Mountain Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWasatch Backcountry Skiing MapSnowbasin Mountain Map
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (512 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings512 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#64 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB435 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIterum, LLCECO Systems

Customer experience

Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map

All ratings511 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral1.4%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral6.6%
Negative29.5%

Snowbasin Mountain Map

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes when opening (requires restart)
  • iPad version doesn't fill entire display properly

Requested features

11 requests
  • Expand coverage to northern Wasatch, Ogden area, and Utah County
  • Higher resolution contour detail data
  • Offline access to route guide and descriptions
  • Clickable map labels linked to route information
  • Visible skin track and descent line overlays
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  • Route difficulty and exposure ratings
  • Browsable route database instead of search-only
  • Auto-orient map to direction of travel
  • Full screen support for iPad and newer devices
  • Terrain overlay layers
  • Integration of route sketches and approach details

Snowbasin Mountain Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Snowbasin Mountain Map

Subscriptions1
  • Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • Day Pass$1.99
  • Season Pass$9.99

Questions

Is Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map free?
Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Snowbasin Mountain Map free?
Snowbasin Mountain Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map or Snowbasin Mountain Map have ads?
Neither Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map nor Snowbasin Mountain Map shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map or Snowbasin Mountain Map?
Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map ships an update every 4 months, and Snowbasin Mountain Map weekly. Most recently, Wasatch Backcountry Skiing Map was updated on November 6, 2026 and Snowbasin Mountain Map on November 3, 2026.

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