# KAYA: THE CLIMBER’S APP — All the beta. All the stoke.

> Climbing app for discovering routes, logging ascents, and connecting with climbers. (iPhone/iPad app by Project9A Labs.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaya-the-climbers-app/id1481413749 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Project9A Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481413531)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 1,292 App Store ratings · 221 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 136 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-10-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaya-the-climbers-app/id1481413749/reviews.md

## What is KAYA?

KAYA is your ultimate climbing guide—built by climbers, for climbers. Use KAYA to discover new climbs, watch beta videos, log your sends, and track your progress over time. Whether you're projecting your hardest grade or exploring a new area, KAYA helps you climb smarter with GPS maps, offline topos, and real-time updates from trusted guidebook authors. Connect with friends, share your beta, and celebrate every send with the most psyched community in climbing. 

-Guide-
All the data, beta, and resources in one place. KAYA PRO makes outdoor climbing more accessible and convenient than ever before with verified GPS coordinates, interactive topos, and detailed climb descriptions. Official KAYA Guides are available for classic areas like Bishop, Joe’s Valley, and more — all available offline for when the service gets rough. 

- Track Progress -
With thousands of gyms and climbing areas in our database, KAYA offers a superior logging experience. Videos, ascents, comments, and star ratings are all available within each climb page. If you’ve kept a logbook with another app or website in the past, you can easily upload it into KAYA through your profile page.
 
- Connect -
KAYA is community-focused. You’ll be notified when your buddy breaks into a new grade so you can leave ‘em a fist-bump and a comment. In-app messenger allows you to connect with other climbers, and, if your gym is on KAYA, receive new set notifications when the routesetting team finishes slinging the freshies.

- Compete -
KAYA challenges are one of the best ways to stay motivated and interact competitively with the climbing community. Go up against the world’s best or compete with your friends at your local competition.

It doesn’t stop there. We are always making changes and improvements to KAYA. Keep your updates turned on so you won’t miss a thing.

KAYA Pro Subscription: includes detailed climb info, GPS, offline mode, and training tools.
$59.99 / year
$9.99 / month

Subscription Restore & Renewal Info:
Yearly and monthly subscriptions are billed via Apple's subscription service. Subscriptions are linked to your Apple ID & KAYA user, so if you switch devices your KAYA user will still be subscribed to Pro -- no manual "restore" is required.

Terms of Use
https://kayaclimb.com/terms-of-service

Apple's Subscriptions Terms of Use
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Privacy Policy
https://kayaclimb.com/privacypolicy

## Key features

- Discover new climbs
- Watch beta videos
- Log ascents and track progress
- GPS maps and offline topos
- Community features and messaging
- Climbing challenges and competitions

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KAYA PRO - Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| KAYA PRO - Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| KAYA PRO - Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| KAYA Pro - Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| KAYA Pro - Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| KAYA Pro - Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| KAYA Pro - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| KAYA Pro - Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| KAYA Pro - Annual 20% off 1yr | $59.99 | per year |
| KAYA Pro - Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| KAYA Pro Performance - Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| KAYA Pro - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| KAYA Pro Performance - Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| KAYA Pro - Monthly | $14.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Single Event Pass - 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Single Event Pass - 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Single Event Pass - 25 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Single Event Pass - 30 | $29.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of KAYA?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great way to track and see others' climbs
- 💡 Comprehensive guidebook data with GPS and beta videos
- 👍 Helpful for finding boulders and beta
- 👍 Convenient to have guidebooks at fingertips
- 👍 Useful for logging and tracking progress
- 👍 Provides community interaction
- 👍 Notifications for new route sets
- 👍 Allows sharing of beta videos

**Cons**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes, and freezes
- 🐛 Slow loading and performance issues
- 🐛 Unreliable offline functionality
- 👎 Clunky and unintuitive user interface
- 👎 Overly aggressive paywall, limiting basic features
- 👎 Concerns about access and ethics
- 🔋 High data consumption
- 👎 Missing key features like sorting and filtering

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Videos not loading or getting stuck during upload
- Incorrect or missing route/boulder information
- Disappearing downloaded content and areas
- Inconsistent behavior when logging climbs
- Issues with the indoor bouldering list view

**Most requested features**

- Offline access and caching improvements
- Better sorting and filtering options
- Differentiation between top rope and lead climbs
- Separate tracking for indoor and outdoor climbs
- Hangboard timer integration
- Ability to add custom climbs not in the system

## Recent user reviews (10 of 221)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaya-the-climbers-app/id1481413749/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Bad offering for Kaya pro. Not enough locations

*2026-08-03, version 3.51.4*

I got Kaya pro because I climb outdoors at many different places. Locations I have wanted that they didn’t have:
- Fontainebleau 
- Magic woods
- red river gorge
I feel like for top destinations like this, there should be maps and offline maps. That’s the main reason I got Kaya pro.

### 4/5 — Plastick

*2026-07-29, version 3.51.4*

Hey, routesetter here! Kaya is nice to have from the climbers side, it would be super awesome to have plastick accessible through the Kaya app, or its own app. I think having both accessible within the same app would help ease the process for routesetters so we don’t have to search/type the site and login each time to strip and set routes. Just a suggestion! Thanks :)

### 5/5 — GREAT APP

*2026-07-27, version 3.49.5*

Helps build the climbing community even more and makes it easier to see new sets and grades at your gym. I put notifications on and the app will notify me with those new sets and grades.

### 5/5 — Outdoor Climbing

*2026-07-15, version 3.49.5*

I’ve used Kaya for indoor climbing. It’s very easy to use. I got the Pro for offline use of the guide for my upcoming outdoor trip. The download was very quick, about a minute.  The ability to create and share lists and easily view beta videos have been very useful as my friends and I plan our trip.

### 5/5 — Maps!

*2026-07-04, version 3.49.5*

KAYA’s map features and detailed topos are so so helpful. Has been a game changer in local Portland areas like Smith & Carver.

### 4/5 — Orian

*2026-06-28, version 3.49.5*

Love the app; but some things in this world really should remain free lol.

### 5/5 — New way to beta

*2026-06-03, version 3.49.5*

I tried Kaya back during Covid when a lot of comps were using it. But recently the gym I work at has started using it and it’s super fun to tick off your climbs and see other people’s beta. And I love posting my climbs so this gives me a place to post all my well earned sends. Super fun and I hope to see a real community grow within it for climbers. Go check it out!

### 4/5 — It’s ok

*2026-05-28, version 3.49.5*

It’s an ok app it works but I think it’s dying. Everyone’s latest video was from 2025. I think they stopped using kaya after 2025 and found a better app

### 5/5 — Great app

*2026-05-27, version 3.49.5*

Kaya is a must get for any climber. The beta videos and maps are super helpful especially when going to a new area. The system for gyms and seeing new grades when a set drops is also useful. I love being able to scroll beta like reels it shows me how much good climbing is near me. The support team is super helpful with any questions and setting up Pro.

### 5/5 — Functional and user friendly

*2026-05-27, version 3.49.5*

Overall I've had a great experience with KAYA. My local gym uses it to post routes which creates a real-time platform to share beta and upload send videos or feedback to setters. I've also used KAYA Pro for outdoor bouldering navigation in Squamish and it was better than most other options. It's been great to participate in community app challenges that keep me engaged during sessions and give me climbing goals that aren't outdoor projects.

## Frequently asked questions about KAYA

### What does KAYA: THE CLIMBER’S APP do?

KAYA is a climbing app designed to help users discover new climbs, watch beta videos, log their ascents, and track their progress. It provides features like GPS maps, offline topos, and community interaction to enhance the climbing experience.

### What are the key features of KAYA?

Key features include discovering new climbs, accessing beta videos, logging ascents with detailed information, GPS mapping, offline topos, community features for connecting with friends, and climbing challenges.

### How much does KAYA cost?

KAYA offers a subscription model. KAYA Pro, which includes detailed climb info, GPS, offline mode, and training tools, costs $59.99 per year or $9.99 per month. Subscriptions are managed through Apple's service.

### Is KAYA compatible with my device?

The app description implies compatibility with mobile devices, as it mentions features like GPS and offline access. Subscriptions are linked to your Apple ID, suggesting it is available on iOS devices.

### What are common use cases for KAYA?

Common use cases include finding new climbing areas and routes, studying climbing beta before a send, logging personal climbing achievements, staying motivated through challenges, and connecting with other climbers in the community.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.51.6 — 2026-08-14

- Bug fixes

### 3.51.4 — 2026-07-28

- Smart Logbook w/ session analysis and workout suggestions
- Optimizations & Bug fixes

### 3.49.5 — 2026-04-10

- Optimizations & Bug Fixes

### 3.48.2 — 2026-04-02

- Kiosk Mode
- Bug fixes & Optimizations

### 3.47.11 — 2026-03-19

- Optimized climb and ascent queries
- Gym Circuit Support
- Bug fixes & Enhancements

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