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rakkup

Climbing and Ski Guidebooks

24 ratings
102 reviews
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Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 23, 2012
  • March 1, 2024

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Developer

Outdoor Geeks, LLC
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About

Access a vast library of climbing and backcountry skiing guidebooks on your mobile device, even without an internet connection. Navigate trails to your destination with turn-by-turn directions and detailed maps. Explore climbs and descents with rich visuals and discover new routes.

✓Offline guidebook access
✓Turn-by-turn trail navigation
✓GPS-enabled route finding
✓Map and list browsing
✓Search and filter capabilities
✓Color photos and topo drawings
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of rakkup. Based on 24 reviews and a 2.3/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 12 negatives reviewers mention most about this Sports app.

Positive things

  • 🗺️GPS navigation to crags and trails
  • 📸High-quality photos with route overlays
  • 🔍Powerful filtering and search capabilities
  • 📱Offline functionality without internet
  • ✍️Curated content from professional authors
  • 🔄Regular updates to guidebook content
  • ⚡Lightweight alternative to physical guidebooks
  • 🎯Georeferenced routes for easy location
  • 📊Interactive maps and terrain visualization
  • 💰Cheaper than physical guidebooks

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and freezing
  • 🧭Unintuitive and confusing navigation UI
  • 🔋Requires background location services
  • 📉Inconsistent guidebook quality by author
  • ❌Missing major climbing areas and routes
  • 🔐Login and account access issues
  • ⚠️Incomplete route information and descriptions
  • 🎨Cluttered interface with too many menus
  • 📋No gear beta or equipment information
  • 🔄Splash screen appears repeatedly
  • 🚫Crashes on specific routes
  • 💳Requires repurchase after account issues
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What's New in rakkup

41.0

March 1, 2024

Support for ATES (Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale) ratings in some Backcountry Skiing guidebooks. \

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In-App Purchases

$19.99

Red Rocks Climbs by SuperTopo

Red Rocks Climbs by SuperTopo, no expiration date

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

UI is trash

The info is great if you can get to it. Absolutely garbage UI though
k_spark_spar

Terrible UI

This app is extremely difficult to use, and lacks many of the features offered by other guide apps. The navigation requires background location usage and every time you open the app it insists on showing a splash screen even though it has my last viewed page cached.
brandonloybrandonloy

Nightmare

I really like the idea but the navigation in the app is a nightmare. Why couldn’t they use the same interface layout as mountain project? There is collapsible menu after collapsible menu. I can’t handle it.
A, S, Mr.A, S, Mr.

Hard to use app but often good guidebooks

I don’t like the app it’s hard to use especially when compared to mountain project. The guide books are sometimes good and sometimes not, as some authors put more work than others. No good mechanism for correcting mistakes or leaving comments
jarek T (#4567)jarek T (#4567)

Lost years of ticks

Log in no longer works. Tried everything. Lost 10 years of climbing ticks.
Amanda in PhillyAmanda in Philly
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

13 issues

App crashes on login

Bug

App freezes when opening routes

Bug

Crashes every 30 seconds to few minutes

Bug

Splash screen appears repeatedly despite cached data

Bug

Collapse/expand toggles stop working

Bug

Route selection auto-selects wrong area

Bug

Maps fail to load without internet connectivity

Bug

Bookshelf is buggy and inaccessible

Bug

Password field incompatible with password managers

Bug

Specific routes cause crashes (e.g., Sun Kissed)

Bug

iOS 15 compatibility issues

Bug

Frozen screens requiring app reinstall

Bug

GPS functionality unreliable (20% success rate)

Bug
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Requested Features

12 requests

Simplified and more intuitive UI redesign

Feature

Gear and rack information for routes

Feature

Pitch length specifications

Feature

User ratings and comments system

Feature

Personalization settings (filter preferences)

Feature

PDF guidebook downloads

Feature

YouTube tutorial videos for app navigation

Feature

Climbing log with progress tracking

Feature

Route notes and personal annotations

Feature

Better offline map handling

Feature

Access codes for physical guidebook purchases

Feature

Improved map clustering for nearby crags

Feature

FAQ

What does the rakkup app do?

rakkup provides access to a comprehensive collection of climbing and backcountry skiing guidebooks that can be used offline. It also offers turn-by-turn GPS navigation to guide users to their desired climbs or descents, even in areas without cell service.

How does the offline functionality work?

Once guidebooks are downloaded to your device, they are fully accessible without any internet connection. This means you can plan and navigate your outdoor adventures even in remote locations where cell coverage is unavailable.

Is rakkup free to use?

The app itself is free to download and offers free sample climbs and ski descents. Additional guidebooks can be purchased within the app, making it a free with in-app purchases model.

What kind of content is included in the guidebooks?

The guidebooks are rich with content, including color photos and detailed topo drawings. They are produced in partnership with various publishers to offer a comprehensive resource for climbers and skiers.

Can the app help me find my way to a specific climb?

Yes, the app features turn-by-turn navigation that uses your phone's GPS to guide you through trail systems directly to your chosen climb or ski descent. It continuously calculates the easiest route from your current location.