OnTheSnow Ski & Snow Report vs Ski Tracker & Snow Forecast
OnTheSnow Ski & Snow Report is better for comprehensive snow reports, while Ski Tracker & Snow Forecast excels in user-friendly tracking.
OnTheSnow Ski & Snow Report offers a wealth of information about snow conditions but suffers from accuracy issues. Ski Tracker & Snow Forecast is highly regarded for its ease of use and effective tracking features, but users are frustrated by its paywall for full functionality.
Head to head
you prioritize detailed snow reports and are okay with occasional inaccuracies.
you want a straightforward tracking app and are willing to pay for full features.
Evidence note: While OnTheSnow has a larger user base and higher lifetime ratings, recent reviews highlight significant issues with accuracy and reliability. Ski Tracker's reviews indicate a divide between satisfied paying users and frustrated free users, making it important to consider the context of the reviews.
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What reviewers actually said
Built only from these 119 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.
- [R2] OnTheSnow Ski & Snow Report Love the app!: Love the app use it religiously in the winter season! Easy to use. The only reason I’m giving 4/5 stars is because frequently I wake up at 4am to go ski and the report for the day is sometimes updated for the day and sometimes not. For example this morning 1/6/26 at 4:15am I checked to see if my favorite Colorado resorts got any snow. Nothing. Then rechecked the app after seeing a F
- [R8] OnTheSnow Ski & Snow Report Informative: My go to site for powder hounding.
- [R15] OnTheSnow Ski & Snow Report Inaccurate Forecasting: The forecasting was consistently significantly off from what was predicted, despite other apps having the same data but more accuracy.
- [R66] Ski Tracker & Snow Forecast Super handy app!: Got this app in Colorado on a ski trip because I liked the wsdot and CDOT traffic apps this guy makes, and it’s been great! Super easy to start and stop, and it’s easy to delete runs if you accidentally leave it on in the car (which I always do). I haven’t been comparing it to anything, but it seems pretty accurate for distance, speed, and elevation. Would recommend!
- [R11] OnTheSnow Ski & Snow Report Quick information: Great app for what I need to know.
- [R39] OnTheSnow Ski & Snow Report Decent, but sluggish: It’s got a nice interface and all the info I’d want, though I pretty frequently have the scrolling function stop working (I can click on other things, just can’t scroll the main screen) on multiple pages and have to restart the app.
- [R72] Ski Tracker & Snow Forecast Works great!: Used the Ski Tracker app for the first time yesterday and it works awesome! It provides all the info you could ask for and is extremely easy to use. Update: I’ve been using this for 3 seasons now and couldn’t be happier with it!!
- [R117] Ski Tracker & Snow Forecast Easy to use and fun!: I got this app and took it out on the mountain and it was great. The app is super easy to use. It didn’t drain my battery either which is a big plus. It’ll show you the map of where you rode and your speeds with a color coding which is really neat in my opinion. If you’re looking for a tracking app I’d really recommend it!
- [R7] OnTheSnow Ski & Snow Report What is going on with the accuracy: The info provided in the app is inaccurate. Doesn’t make it very useful if I have to double check everything using other weather tools and cross check on individual resort websites.
- [R10] OnTheSnow Ski & Snow Report Inaccurate trail reports: Interface is easy to use which is great, but the reports of how many trials / lifts are open do not match the mountains websites. It should be updating in real-time in order to ensure correct info.
- [R79] Ski Tracker & Snow Forecast Not accurate!!: The Run count is WAY off, and won’t tell you how many runs you have done till you hit stop for the day. This app is terrible. Won’t let you try it. I was forced to purchase and even asked for a refund.
- [R99] Ski Tracker & Snow Forecast Potential but a ways to go: Useful to count total vertical for the day, but that’s all. No value in looking at individual runs, because every time you stop it counts a new run. So don’t wait for your friend, as it will chop up your ski day into little pieces. Then the “runs” are listed by distance, not sequential, so you can’t figure out which line actually corresponds to a run you remember.
- [R14] OnTheSnow Ski & Snow Report Awesome app!: Awesome app. I don’t see what all the negative reviews are for,this app is free no mo/yr charges. I used to be a big skier back in the 70’s early 80’s ( New England)not any more. I still like to keep up with the resorts and weather. The snowfall, weather and cams makes this app. I would add three things to update this app. 1) add an iPad app 2) Have an app sign in to sync all yo
- [R61] Ski Tracker & Snow Forecast Pay after download: Does not mention that it is a pay app before it is downloaded! Sick of it!
- [R71] Ski Tracker & Snow Forecast 5 bucks: Free to download but then 5 bucks to track you is crazy.
- [R29] OnTheSnow Ski & Snow Report Sign of the times: Each year features are removed to increase the app subscription base and cost. Still the go to for factual based info in colorado storms.
- [R80] Ski Tracker & Snow Forecast Great App: 10.2020 Review Update: Very anxious to get out and use this app again. If you are trying to decide which app to choose look no further! Having used other apps I can tell you this is the best. Added edit bonus is the developers response to questions. You will not be disappointed with this app. Former SnoCru user for years. This is much better! I usually don’t pay for an app. I sent
- [R90] Ski Tracker & Snow Forecast Great app: Super practical and functional, works great. Battery use is minimal; I’m able to track runs all day and don’t have to keep in airplane mode. I reached out to developer on a suggestion to improve app, and guy was receptive to idea. Couple ways it could be better, but as is works amazing.
Synthesized from 119 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store