# Next Ascent — Rock Climbing App > Comprehensive rock climbing and bouldering app with global maps, GPS, and detailed route information. (iPhone/iPad app by Next Ascent, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-ascent/id893831661 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Next Ascent, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/893831664) - Category: Sports, Health & Fitness - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.90/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 14 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 64 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-08-05 - Data updated: 2026-09-03 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-ascent/id893831661/reviews.md ## What is Next Ascent? Next Ascent Guidebooks, rock climbing guidebook app is the most comprehensive rock climbing and bouldering app available. Real-time maps, GPS, and navigation guide you to crags all over the world. Hi-def topos, pictures, and the most detailed route descriptions available are what sets this app apart from the rest. Download complete guidebooks for the most popular climbing destinations. This rock climbing app will get you the most information you can find on local crags, bouldering areas, and climbing destinations. Expect to see arial drone topos, route and area history, first ascent information, and detailed descriptions of every route. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Real-time maps and GPS navigation - High-definition topos and pictures - Detailed route descriptions - Crag and bouldering area information - Downloadable guidebooks - Route and area history - First ascent information ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Next Ascent Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month | | Next Ascent Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Ozone Guidebook | $9.99 | one-time | | Pocono Bouldering Guide | $12.99 | one-time | | Gunks: Near Trapps | $9.99 | one-time | | Larch Mt Bouldering | $3.99 | one-time | | Climbing & Bouldering Montdale | $5.99 | one-time | | Free Traxx Guide | Free | one-time | | Lost City & Boulder Mt, OR | $7.99 | one-time | | Free Eliot Creek Guide | Free | one-time | | Allentown Bouldering Guide | $5.99 | one-time | | Peter's Kill Climbing Guide | $12.99 | one-time | | Mocanaqua Climbing Guidebook | $12.99 | one-time | | Northern NJ Bouldering | $9.99 | one-time | | Whiskey Springs Bouldering | $5.99 | one-time | | Allamuchy Guidebook | $9.99 | one-time | | Smith Rock Climbing Guide | $14.99 | one-time | | Chickies Rock Routes Guide | $5.99 | one-time | | French's Dome Guide | $6.99 | one-time | | The Garden Bouldering Guide | $9.99 | one-time | | Allentown Bouldering Guidebook | $9.99 | one-time | | Safe Harbor Climbing Guidebook | $14.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 14) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-ascent/id893831661/reviews.md ### 5/5 — lots of great info! *2025-08-09* Not sure why people giving this a one star. I think that’s unfair. The app has tons of information and is easy to use. They are still updating areas, but what has been completed seems very professional. And it’s much more comprehensive than other similar apps. ### 2/5 — help *2025-08-05* i downloaded it and it just brought me to a welcome screen but nothing happened for 5 minutes and there was nothing to click i deleted a re downloaded it didn’t work tho idk what to do looks cool in the pics tho **Developer response:** Hi, Just shoot us an email at nextascentguides@gmail.com and we will make sure you can get access. To bypass the launch screen all you need to do is click the orange sign up button. ### 1/5 — Scam *2025-08-04* This app is a scam. I paid for a guide and then about a month later opened the app to all of a sudden being prompted to sign in. They had no problem taking my 14$ for the guide without a sign in. I’ve entered my email to reset my login password on the oft chance that I ever had to even sign-in to begin with, and have not received a password reset. The app itself is quite terrible from a UX perspective, but I was looking past it. Now I think this is just theft. **Developer response:** Hi Tom Tom, We are for certainly not a scam. And I sincerely apologize for any issues you are having with a password reset. Just email us I will fix it :) Please email me at nextascentguides@gmail.com or under the FAQ/Support tab in the app where there is a section explaining how to contact us if you have an issue with guidebooks and contact info. Please email us and we will fix any sign in issue you have. We recently started offering full-library access which is why you are now prompted to sign in, but you will always own the guide you purchased forever. Sometimes the password reset email hits your junk or spam folder. Please email me at nextascentguides@gmail.com or under that FAQ/Support tab in the app. I will make certain you can access your guidebook. We have an email and phone number for support and I want to make sure you can access the guide you got. Thanks so much ### 5/5 — Great climbing resource *2024-09-25* Good beta, I like the interface, easy to navigate and the topo view of the routes is spot on for our local crags in PA! Well worth it!!! ### 5/5 — Great guidebooks *2024-09-25* I love the updates! The new version is like night and day compared to the old one. ### 1/5 — Not a “guide” *2024-07-12* I have been climbing for 20 years. The app is not user friendly. I hate scrolling through every book to find the one I want. I wish there was a search feature. The guide I got (traxx and trenches for PA) is terrible. It’s just pictures of rocks without any info on where each boulder is, no overview showing the individual routes. Just stumble around until you find something that looks like the picture. Sorry I paid money for this. Basically got scammed by a fellow climber. ### 1/5 — Does not work *2023-10-02* Website does not support app and visa versa anymore. Will take your money and allow no other options. **Developer response:** Hi, We recently re-did our entire app and re-did all of our climbing guidebooks. The issue you had a long time ago should be fixed now and you can access your purchases. If you have any issues just email nextascentguides@gmail.com and I will restore your old guidebooks. Please check us out again I think you will love our new platform and guidebooks. ### 5/5 — Excellent guidebook app *2021-08-10* This is probably the best guidebook app out there. I love the feature where it just shows you the area you are at by just tapping the map. The new version of this app is awesome. ### 1/5 — App is not functional *2020-12-27* I tried to set up an account and use the restore purchases option that is shown from the website but the app doesn’t provide this option for me therefore I cannot access any guidebooks **Developer response:** Hi, We recently re-did our entire app and re-did all of our climbing guidebooks. The issue you had a long time ago should be fixed now and you can access your purchases. If you have any issues just email nextascentguides@gmail.com and I will restore your old guidebooks. Please check us out again I think you will love our new platform and guidebooks. ### 1/5 — Not working *2020-01-05* I’ve loaded this on an iPhone XS and there seems to be no way to purchase guidebooks or download contact. I don’t know if it’s me or the app but I’m fairly tech savvy and can’t find a way in. Too bad. **Developer response:** Hi, We recently re-did our entire app and re-did all of our climbing guidebooks. The issue you had a long time ago should be fixed now and you can access your purchases. If you have any issues just email nextascentguides@gmail.com and I will restore your old guidebooks. Please check us out again I think you will love our new platform and guidebooks. ## Frequently asked questions about Next Ascent ### What is Next Ascent? Next Ascent is a rock climbing and bouldering app that provides real-time maps, GPS navigation, and detailed information on climbing destinations worldwide. It offers high-definition topos, route descriptions, and downloadable guidebooks. ### Does Next Ascent have ads? Yes, Next Ascent contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, advertisements are part of the user experience. ### What are the subscription options for Next Ascent Pro? Next Ascent Pro offers two subscription plans: Next Ascent Pro Monthly for $9.99 per month and Next Ascent Pro Annual for $59.99 per year. ### What devices is Next Ascent compatible with? Next Ascent is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices. ### How often is Next Ascent updated? The latest version of Next Ascent is 8.7.0, last updated on March 16, 2026. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and content additions. ### What is the age rating for Next Ascent? Next Ascent has an age rating of 12+. This indicates content suitable for users aged 12 and older. ### What kind of climbing information does Next Ascent provide? Next Ascent provides comprehensive information including real-time maps, GPS, hi-def topos, pictures, detailed route descriptions, area history, first ascent information, and downloadable guidebooks for popular climbing destinations. ### Can I use Next Ascent offline? While the app offers downloadable guidebooks, real-time navigation and map features may require an internet connection. Specific offline capabilities for maps and topos are not detailed. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 8.7.0 — 2026-03-16 Climb Comments & User Profiles - View and create comments on climbs from the Climb Details screen - View other user's profiles - Edit your profile's image, display name, home gym and local crag UI / Bug Fixes - Fix climb grade filter to prevent dragging sliders from moving the filter screen - Update "My Guidebooks" screen filter and list UI - various small bug fixes / performance improvements ### 8.6.4 — 2026-01-09 Climb Feedback: Rate climbs and provide grade feedback with the new Climb Feedback section on the Climb Detail screen. View community star ratings and grade feedback. Climb Log: Updates display on Climb Log and Climb Detail screens Adds climb images to climb log Visual updates: New fonts ### 8.6.3 — 2025-08-22 This release brings initial improvements to the climb logging system including: - storing logs on the server - visual updates to log display - a climb log detail view - improved climb log creation UX - ability to view your logs for a climb on the climb detail screen - support for additional logging features in the future ### 8.6.2 — 2025-07-23 We've made behind-the-scenes improvements to better understand what’s working in the app and allow us to create more effective features and promotions ### 8.6.1 — 2025-07-18 Updated privacy policy and added links on the sign-in screen ## Apps similar to Next Ascent | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [BoulderBot](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boulderbot/id1601111003) | 4.4 (11) | Free | Sports | | [The Climbing Guide \| 3D Topos](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-climbing-guide-3d-topos/id1567299645) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Sports | | [Boardclimbs](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boardclimbs/id6499280509) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Sports | | [Central Oregon Climbing app](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/central-oregon-climbing-app/id6738878420) | — | Free | Sports | | [Powder Project](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powder-project/id964351472) | 4.3 (50) | Free | Sports | | [NYC Flash](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-flash/id1635189778) | 5.0 (12) | Free | Sports | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-03.*