Posted 10 October 2026

What are Ski Apps?

Ski apps come in all shapes and sizes. Some are simple trackers, others are like a digital piste map, and some are a full-on social network for skiers. Most apps mix and match these features.

Before you splash the cash on an app, it's worth thinking about what you actually want from it. What sounds good to you?

• Resort Map
• Activity Tracker
• Social Leaderboards
• Friend finder
• Emergency numbers

Why would I want to use a ski app?

A good ski app can seriously level-up your day on the slopes. They can help you stay safe, find new trails, and even get a little friendly competition going.

• Navigation: Ski resorts can be massive, and it's easy to take a wrong turn. Unlike a paper map, a ski app puts a digital piste map in your pocket, so you'll always know where you are and where you're headed. This is a lifesaver if you're at a new resort or want to venture into some off-piste territory.
• Performance Tracking: If you've got a competitive streak, you'll be all over the performance tracking features in most ski apps. They'll log your speed, distance, and vertical drops, so you can watch yourself improve. You can also throw your stats up against your friends' to see who's the real king of the mountain.
• Friend Finder: Skiing with your crew is the best, but it's super easy to get split up on the mountain. With a friend finder, you can see where your friends are on the map, making it a breeze to meet up.
• Safety: You know skiing can be a bit risky, but a ski app can be a great safety net. Knowing your location and how tricky the runs are can help you stay out of trouble. Some apps even have an SOS button that can call for help. An app is not a replacement for life saving equipment however!

Feature comparison

Feature	Slopes	Ski Tracks	Ski Tracker	Skill	Piste
Resort Maps	💰	❌	❌	✅	✅
- 3D	💰	💰	❌	💰	💰
- Friends on map	✅	❌	❌	💰	✅*
- Medical on map	✅	❌	❌	❌	✅
- Search map	✅	❌	❌	❌	✅
Ski Tracker	✅*	✅	✅	✅*	✅
- Unlimited Recordings	💰	✅	✅	💰	✅
- Export GPX	💰	💰	✅	❌	💰
- Name of runs you've skied	💰	❌	❌	✅	✅
- Name of lifts you've rode	💰	❌	❌	✅	✅
Apple watch	✅	💰	❌	✅	✅
- Resort Map	❌	❌	❌	✅	❌
- Friends	✅	❌	❌	💰	✅
Crowd sourced data	✅	❌	❌	✅	❌
Weather	✅	❌	❌	❌	✅
Challenges	❌	❌	❌	❌	✅
Emergency Numbers	✅	❌	❌	❌	✅
Premium	£29.99/y	£1.99	£1.99	£16.49/y	£14.99/y

❌ - Not Supported

💰 - Paid/Subscription Upgrade Required

✅* - Free up-to a certain limit

About the apps

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Piste

• Summary: Piste is a ski app focused on European resorts. It offers interactive piste maps, live location sharing with friends, and detailed tracking of your skiing performance.
• Pros: Unlimited recordings, free resort maps, some friends tracking and apple watch support. Has challenges to complete in resorts that get you visiting various areas.
• Cons: No support outside europe, Lacks social features such as leaderboards and shared times. Lacks crowd sourced data.
• Download:
  • Apple App Store
  • Google Play Store

Figure - Session Summary & Tignes on the free version.

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Slopes

• Summary: Slopes is a ski and snowboard tracking app that provides detailed statistics, digital trail maps, and real-time resort information. It also allows you to find your friends on the mountain.
• Pros: The most features of all the apps, with leaderboards, trail maps, friend finding and crowd sourced snow consistency.
• Cons: Most features require the premium pass, the free version does not let you interact with the trail maps.
• Download:
  • Apple App Store
  • Google Play Store

Figure - Session Summary & Tignes on the free version.

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Ski Tracks

• Summary: Ski Tracks is a popular GPS tracking app for skiing and snowboarding. It records your entire day on the slopes, including your speed, distance, and vertical descent, without needing a mobile data connection.
• Pros: Cheap reliable ski tracker if your only interested in recording your track
• Cons: Only a tracker - does not contain trail maps or social sharing.
• Download:
  • Apple App Store
  • Google Play Store

Figure - Session Summary & Tignes on the free version.

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Ski Tracker

• Summary: Ski Tracker, by ExaMobile S.A., focuses on tracking your skiing and snowboarding activities. It measures your speed, distance, and altitude, and allows you to see your tracks on a map.
• Pros: Only offering allowing free GPX Export of your tracks
• Cons: Constant popups asking to upgrade to the paid version. Only a tracker - does not contain trail maps.
• Download:
  • Apple App Store
  • Google Play Store

Figure - Session Summary & Tignes on the free version.

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Skill

• Summary: Skill is a multi-sport tracker for skiing, mountain biking, and hiking. It automatically detects when you're on a lift or a run, and provides detailed stats and maps. You can also use it to find and message your friends.
• Pros: Fairly comprehensive product and has social leaderboard features that many would like. Supports other sports.
• Cons: The free version limits the number of recordings you can have, you cant see friends in the free version.
• Download:
  • Apple App Store
  • Google Play Store

Figure - Session Summary & Tignes on the free version.

Our Recommendations

Depending on what you want out of a Ski App its going to heavily influence your decision.

• If you are looking for the best all around bang for the buck, then Piste is a perfect fit.

• If you are a power user that's happy to drop a purchase straight away, the additional features of Premium Slopes can be worth it, but the free version is a bit limited.

• If you just want basic tracking and the ability to export your data for free, then Ski Tracks is the only solution offering this.