Outdoor Climbing
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.
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Maps!
KAYA’s map features and detailed topos are so so helpful. Has been a game changer in local Portland areas like Smith & Carver.
Orian
Love the app; but some things in this world really should remain free lol.
New way to beta
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!
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It’s ok
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
Great app
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.
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Functional and user friendly
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.
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awful ui, crashes constantly
clearly designed to mimic other social-exercise apps, the bloated layout is only the second worst thing about this pile of trash, which cannot handle even a moderate amount of looking around the map without crashing entirely. the session features are sub par and also prone to lag and crashing, and anything of any use is gated behind steep monetization. I’d give this zero stars if that were an option
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Boooo
Why can’t I scrub through videos why do I have to watch the whole thing
I LOVE THIS APP!!!
This helps me improve my technique when climbing, it shows what I have done, and I can look at what other people do!
really great for finding boulders in new areas
guidebooks are great but they don’t have offline gps and this does.
Dear kaya
Goated app
Highly recommend
Very convenient and user friendly. It’s great to have all your guide books and ticks in one place. The map makes finding the climbs so much easier than using a regular guidebook.
Receptive to Community Feedback
I complained to Eric that the load times were unreasonably long, and just a couple weeks later they pushed a fix that drastically improved them. I was happy to see this changed so quickly and it’s just one example of the community focus Kaya has.
App buggy and getting worse
I’ve been paying for this app for years at this point and the app keeps getting buggier and buggier. Doesn’t seem like the devs are really paying attention
Constantly closes
Super glitchy every single day I use it. Platform isn’t the best design.
Glitch
Great app and very useful idea. There is a glitch where I get stuck in the comment section and have to close the app, the "X" to close does not work.
Amazing app
It’s a great app. One suggestion is having an in-app store to buy climbing equipment. You could partner with some gear companies and have them sell at a discount short term to attract more people to the app. One small thing would be double tap to bump. Just a little user experience improvement.
Very useful
The detailed guides to all the approaches and parking areas is awesome, and the photos of all the different routes are always helpful
So helpful
I climb at gyms solo pretty often and it’s nice to be able to get beta and tips even when I’m alone. Pretty intuitive interface!
