Comparison

Ski Arlberg vs ORTOVOX

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

Head to head
About

Ski Arlberg

Navigate ski resorts with real-time lift and slope status, weather updates, and restaurant locations. Track your altitude climbed and save favorite routes for offline use. Integrates with Apple Health for activity syncing.

Highlights
  • Real-time lift and slope status
  • Interactive skimap and navigation
  • Offline route saving
  • Restaurant and point of interest finder
  • Altitude climbed tracking
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Ski Arlberg - LEGEND OF THE ALPS The interactive "real-time mountain guide" from intermaps with up-to-date data is a native app that responds to the possibilities of the hardware. This app also invites interaction. - Where am I? Location directly on the skimap and on the map. - Navigation with the brand new SKI-NAVI: How do I get from A to B via C? - Save routes as favourites, also available offline! - Which lifts & slopes are open? - Where is the nearest mountain restaurant? - What is going on? - What will the weather be like today? - What does it look like on the mountain? - How do I get there? - How many metres in altitude have I already climbed? - Track & Win: "Der weisse Rausch" - And at the "Run of Fame" - the spectacular ski circuit at Arlberg Interactive realtime ResortGuide from intermaps with official data. Your very own personal travel guide for your jacket pocket! # APPLE HEALTH - HealthKit stores data during tracking - Automatically sync your activity with the wrestling of the Activity app iSKI Community Privacy Policy: https://iski.cc/en/privacy-iski.html Imprint: Ski Arlberg www.skiarlberg.at iDestination System: intermaps AG NOTICE: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Apple Inc. is neither a sponsor of the competitions nor responsible for the offer and implementation.

About

ORTOVOX

Configure and customize your avalanche transceiver. Update software, extend warranty, and manage multiple devices. Access training resources and service information for enhanced mountain safety.

Highlights
  • Configure avalanche transceiver
  • Install software updates via Bluetooth
  • Extend device warranty
  • Configure multiple transceivers
  • Access service and training resources
Features
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•• CONFIGURE ••• Personalise your avalanche transceivers. •• UPDATES ••• Install the latest transceiver software via Bluetooth using your smartphone. •• WARRANTY ••• Extend your transceiver warranty from 2 to 5 years. •• FLEET MODE ••• Configure several transceivers at once. •• SERVICE ••• Get help and instructions for your avalanche transceiver. •• KNOW-HOW ••• Make use of a range of indoor and outdoor transceiver training options. •• TRAINING ••• Use your FOCUS PRO or FOCUS VOICE as a training transmitter. •• DEVICE CHECK ••• Check the functions of your FOCUS PRO or FOCUS VOICE. SAFETY PIONEERS IN THE MOUNTAINS SINCE 1980. ORTOVOX has stood for protection in the mountains through innovative products, and protection of nature through socially and ecologically sustainable practices – since 1980. Emergency equipment, backpacks and functional apparel made with sustainable wool, as well as a range of training courses, all help make mountain sports safer every day – on ski tours, freeriding, alpine climbing or high-alpine mountaineering.

Screenshots

Ski Arlberg4 screens
ORTOVOX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ORTOVOX at 3.0 against Ski Arlberg's 2.6. Ski Arlberg's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ORTOVOX holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Ski Arlberg's written reviews are positive against 33% of ORTOVOX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ski Arlberg ships an update every 5 weeks, ORTOVOX every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ski Arlberg versus ORTOVOX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSki ArlbergORTOVOX
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (10 ratings)3.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB82 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperArlberger Bergbahnen AktiengesellschaftORTOVOX Sportartikel GmbH

Customer experience

Ski Arlberg

All ratings10 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative58.8%

ORTOVOX

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Ski Arlberg

No in-app purchases

None

ORTOVOX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ski Arlberg free?
Ski Arlberg is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ORTOVOX free?
ORTOVOX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ski Arlberg or ORTOVOX?
ORTOVOX is rated higher. Ski Arlberg averages 2.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while ORTOVOX averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Ski Arlberg or ORTOVOX have ads?
Neither Ski Arlberg nor ORTOVOX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ski Arlberg or ORTOVOX?
Ski Arlberg ships an update every 5 weeks, and ORTOVOX every 5 months. Most recently, Ski Arlberg was updated on November 1, 2026 and ORTOVOX on November 3, 2026.

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