# Ski Canada vs Orbea RS Connect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ski Canada at 50% against Orbea RS Connect's 0%. Ski Canada also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). Orbea RS Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 25 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ski Canada sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Orbea RS Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ski Canada holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ski Canada has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Ski Canada's written reviews are positive against 0% of Orbea RS Connect's.

Ski Canada ships an update every 25 months, Orbea RS Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ski Canada | Orbea RS Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ski-canada/id853049997/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbea-rs-connect/id6755781934/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magazinecloner.com US LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/421104749) | [ORBEA, S. COOP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1831512374) |

## What reviewers say

### Ski Canada

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ski-canada/id853049997)

Canada's favorite alpine ski magazine offers insights into the latest gear, resort features, and technique tips. Stay updated on skiing news, competition, and safety with spectacular photography.

**Highlights:** Annual gear guide, Ski resort features, Technique improvement tips, Alpine photography, News and commentary on skiing issues, Competition and rescue insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ski Canada Auto Renwwable Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Buyer's Guide 2016 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ski Canada Volume 43 Issue 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ski Canada Volume 43 Issue 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buyer's Guide 2017 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2016 Issue 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buyer's Guide 2019 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fall 2022 (id:688758) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dec/Jan 2023 (id:688757) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ski Canada 2 Back Issue Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |


### Orbea RS Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orbea-rs-connect/id6755781934)

Manage and customize your RS system for a seamless riding experience. Adjust assist levels, configure your dropper post, and personalize controls. Easily activate your warranty and receive firmware updates.

**Highlights:** Adjust assist levels, Configure Smart Dropper, Customize controls, Activate warranty, Firmware updates, Direct bike connection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ski Canada free?

Ski Canada is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Orbea RS Connect free?

Orbea RS Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ski Canada or Orbea RS Connect?

Ski Canada is rated higher. Ski Canada averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Orbea RS Connect averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ski Canada or Orbea RS Connect have ads?

Neither Ski Canada nor Orbea RS Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ski Canada or Orbea RS Connect?

Ski Canada ships an update every 25 months, and Orbea RS Connect every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ski Canada was updated on November 1, 2026 and Orbea RS Connect on November 5, 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.*