# Founder's Climb

> Daily journaling and progress tracking for busy founders. (iPhone/iPad app by DAVID MCPHERSON.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/founders-climb/id6788202033 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [DAVID MCPHERSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896345503)
- Category: Productivity, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases (on sale, was $12.99)
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-19
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/founders-climb/id6788202033/reviews.md

## What is Founder's Climb?

Most founders spend their days staring at everything that is still broken. The list never ends, so the progress never counts. Founder's Climb flips that.

Spend two minutes a day writing what happened. Founder's Climb reflects your real progress back to you, so the climb becomes something you can see instead of something you only feel behind on.

WHAT YOU GET FOR FREE
Daily journaling, built for busy founders. Open the app, write a few lines, done. No blank-page pressure and no long forms.

Goals you actually reach. Set the goals that matter, check them off, and get a celebration when you do.

A daily streak that rewards showing up, with milestones along the way.

Fuel for the climb. A short daily line of perspective to start the day.

The free version has no time limit and no trial countdown. Journaling is free forever.

FOUNDER'S CLIMB PRO (PAID SUBSCRIPTION)
Pro is an optional auto-renewing subscription. The features below are NOT included in the free version and require a paid Pro subscription:

- AI reflections that read your entries and find the wins hiding inside them
- Monthly, six-month, and yearly AI progress reports that pull your entries into the bigger picture
- A fresh AI reframe when you are deep in the Grind
- A daily quote written for founders

Pro is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription. Pricing is shown in the app before any purchase is made, and payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. You can manage or cancel any time in your Apple Account settings.

YOUR ENTRIES ARE YOURS
Your journal is stored on your device. There is no account and no login. For Pro reflections, the text of the entry you choose to analyze is sent securely for processing and is not used to train models.

Small things, done by a series of small things brought together. Start climbing.

LINKS
Privacy Policy: https://founders-climb-privacy.netlify.app/privacy
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Daily journaling for busy founders
- Goal setting and achievement tracking
- Daily streak rewards
- Daily perspective quotes
- AI reflections and progress reports (Pro)
- Secure on-device storage

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Founder's Climb Pro | $12.99 | per month |
| Founder's Climb Pro | $89.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/founders-climb/id6788202033/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This app is so awesome!  I am able to see realistically how far I’ve come!

*2026-07-18*

This is what every founder needs.  We are so good at not recognizing exactly how far we have come! But if we just enter in the journal it will track our “real” progress that we as founders seem to disregard and dismiss!

## Frequently asked questions about Founder's Climb

### What is Founder's Climb?

Founder's Climb is a journaling app designed for founders to track their daily progress, set goals, and celebrate achievements. It aims to provide a visible representation of progress to combat the feeling of never ending tasks.

### Is Founder's Climb free to use?

Yes, the core journaling features of Founder's Climb are free forever. This includes daily journaling, goal setting, and streak tracking. There is no time limit or trial countdown for the free version.

### What features are included in Founder's Climb Pro?

Founder's Climb Pro is an optional paid subscription that offers advanced features such as AI reflections to find hidden wins in your entries, monthly and yearly AI progress reports, AI reframing during difficult periods, and daily quotes specifically for founders.

### How much does Founder's Climb Pro cost?

Founder's Climb Pro is available as a monthly subscription for $12.99 or an annual subscription for $89.99. Pricing is displayed within the app before purchase, and payment is handled through your Apple Account.

### Does Founder's Climb have ads?

No, Founder's Climb does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, with the option to upgrade to a paid subscription for additional features.

### How is my data stored in Founder's Climb?

Your journal entries are stored securely on your device. The app does not require an account or login. For Pro features, only the text of the entry you choose to analyze is sent securely for processing and is not used for model training.

### What devices is Founder's Climb available on?

Founder's Climb is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to be compatible with Apple devices.

### How often is Founder's Climb updated?

The latest version of Founder's Climb is 1.0.3, last updated on July 19, 2026. Updates typically include bug fixes and feature enhancements to improve the user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2026-08-27

• Founder's Climb now starts with a 7-day free trial, so you can experience everything before you decide.
• Included: daily journaling, streaks, badges, your mood and climb score, AI reflections that read your entries, and monthly, 6-month, and yearly progress reports.
• Cancel anytime during the trial and you will not be charged.
• Performance improvements and polish throughout.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-08-21

• Your Climb Score is now real. It reflects your actual streak, entries, and the wins you have logged, so it rises as you show up.
• On This Day: revisit what you wrote months ago and see how far you have come.
• Mood tracking: a simple mood score and trend from your daily check-ins.
• New badges to mark your milestones.
• Polish and fixes throughout.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-07-24

New: earn badges as you journal — first entry, streaks, goals reached, and more. Plus a few free AI reflections and a free progress report to try before you subscribe.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-07-19

Progress reports now show only your own AI-generated reports. Behind-the-scenes improvements and fixes.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-18

Cleaned up the first-run experience so new users start with a fresh, empty journal. Various refinements and fixes.

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