# The Topo \| Rock Climbing Guide — Easy to go climbing – anywhere

> Digital rock climbing guide with community-sourced topos, maps, and route logging. (iPhone/iPad app by 27 Crags Oy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-topo-rock-climbing-guide/id1010852143 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [27 Crags Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1010852142)
- Category: Sports, Travel
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 37 App Store ratings · 102 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 125 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish, Italian, German (Germany), French (France)
- Released: 2015-11-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-topo-rock-climbing-guide/id1010852143/reviews.md

## What is The Topo | Rock Climbing Guide?

Stop searching, start climbing. This is your epic guide to sport, trad and bouldering adventures, with thousands of topos created and moderated by local climbers.
The Topo brings a unique ethical dimension to digital rock climbing topos. 50% of subscription profit goes back to local authors who share their knowledge of crags and boulders with the climbing community.

KEY FEATURES
• Access Verified Topos – the most reliable info on crags and boulders made by locals
• Support local climbing culture – 50% of subscription profit goes back to authors
• Find the perfect climb – Filter crags and boulders by grade, rating and climbing style
• Explore sport, trad, bouldering, and DWS destinations on the 3D map
• Navigate directly to routes and boulders using in-app GPS
• Log your sends to tick list and track your history
• Plan future adventures with a personal to-do list
• Download topos for offline use and climb without a signal
• Create Verified topos for your region and get paid for doing what you love

VERIFIED TOPOS: CLIMBING INFO YOU CAN TRUST 
Anyone can contribute basic information to The Topo, and together our community has added over 30,000 destinations worldwide. But for more reliable and complete information, look for Verified Topos.

Verified Topos are created and maintained by dedicated local climbers (more than 7,000 individuals) who know the area inside and out. Before being published, every Verified topo is reviewed for quality and accuracy by The Topo experts, so you can be confident in the information.

SUPPORT THE CLIMBERS WHO BUILD OUR SPORT 
Your subscription directly supports the climbers working on the topos you use. We share 50% of our subscription profit with the local authors who create and maintain the verified topos. By going Premium, you get the best climbing info and help fund the development of your next favourite crag.

CREATE YOUR OWN TOPO
Know a crag or boulder that's missing or needs an update? Add new crags, add sport, trad or DWS routes and boulders, upload photos, draw lines, and add descriptions. Be a vital part of the climbing community by sharing what you know. You can apply to make your topo a verified one and earn money for your hard work.

Join 300,000 climbers already using The Topo. Download The Topo and plan your next climbing adventure!

Terms of Use: https://thetopo.com/site/terms 
Privacy Policy: https://thetopo.com/site/privacy

## Key features

- Thousands of community-created topos
- Filter by grade, rating, and style
- 3D map with GPS navigation
- Log sends and track history
- Offline topo downloads
- Create and monetize your own topos

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium subscription yearly | $44.99 | per year |
| Premium subscription monthly | $8.49 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 102)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-topo-rock-climbing-guide/id1010852143/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Older Version of the App was better

*2026-08-02*

Currently i can only see Areas or Topos on the Map which match my last keyword in the search. However with an empty search bar i thought i would be able to see all the topos/ spots on the map that there are. So browsing for new places is now impossible. However this works online on Safari on my Mac. Seems to be a App problem with the Map. Was very happy with the App and already paid the premium a lot of times but this now is frustrating.

**Developer response:** Hi! This sounds like you might have some filters active on the map, which then hides part of the topos. Could you please check that you don't have any filters activated (e.g. hide community topos)? Please let us know if this helped, so we can investigate if not!

### 1/5 — Missing a lot of climbs

*2026-07-26*

Missing a lot of climbs so better to use a guidebook or other apps from the guide book companies.

**Developer response:** Hi! Coverage does vary by area since topos are created by local climbers, but you can check exactly what's included in Premium from the map view before subscribing. And new topos are added every day, so worth checking back later! 🙌

### 2/5 — Can’t register

*2026-05-29*

Not well programmed, I can’t register - the version before, 27 crags, worked way smoother

**Developer response:** Hi and so sorry about this! Could you please delete the app completely and then reinstall? It should fix the issue, please let me know if it did!

### 1/5 — aplicativo Horrível

*2026-05-01*

nem sequer mostra as vias do Brasil … grande bosta

**Developer response:** Oi! Entendemos a frustração — ainda não temos cobertura no Brasil, mas novos topos são adicionados diariamente por autores locais, então vale a pena conferir mais tarde. Se conhece algum desenvolvedor de áreas local, adoraríamos entrar em contato! Você também pode ver quais topos estão incluídos antes de assinar o Premium!

### 1/5 — Aplikacja oszukuje

*2026-04-26, version 3.1.1*

Aplikacja twierdzi że nie mam wykupionego dostępu premium, pomimo że ma go zapłacone. Nigdy więcej jej nie ściągnę.

### 3/5 — Laggy after the new update…

*2026-04-19, version 3.1.1*

I loved this app so much and it’s sad to see how much the performance dropped after the new update. Can’t even add nee lines and topo images without the app crashing multiple times. Even simple scrolling through topos is a pain :( Good thing the web version works well.

### 5/5 — Sempre il top!

*2026-04-13, version 3.0.15*

Miglior app per trovare i settori!

### 1/5 — Does not work

*2026-03-25, version 3.0.13*

Login does not work, app is worthless

### 1/5 — Log in

*2026-03-21, version 3.0.13*

Log in doesn’t work.

### 5/5 — Aggiornamento top

*2026-02-11, version 3.0.10*

Foto dettagliate delle falesie e dei massi, incredibile

## Frequently asked questions about The Topo | Rock Climbing Guide

### What is 27 Crags?

27 Crags is a digital rock climbing guide that provides thousands of topos, maps, and photos for sport, trad, and bouldering adventures. It's designed to help climbers find routes, navigate to them using GPS, and log their ascents.

### How does 27 Crags support local climbing communities?

The app has a unique ethical model where 50% of its subscription profit is paid to local authors who create and maintain the climbing topos. This directly supports the climbers who contribute their knowledge to the community.

### What are Premium Topos?

Premium Topos are more reliable and complete climbing information created and maintained by dedicated local climbers. They are reviewed by experts for accuracy, ensuring you get trustworthy details about crags and boulders.

### Can I use 27 Crags offline?

Yes, you can download topos for offline use, allowing you to climb and navigate without a signal. This feature is essential for remote climbing areas where mobile service may be unavailable.

### How can I contribute to 27 Crags and get paid?

If you know a crag or boulder that's missing or needs an update, you can add new routes, upload photos, and draw lines. You can apply to make your contributions Premium topos and earn money for your hard work.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.1 — 2026-08-24

Downloaded topos list crashed since the last update (3.2.0). Not anymore.

### 3.2.0 — 2026-08-19

- The Topo runs faster and smoother, rebuilt from the ground up. 
- New tabs make it easier to find routes, crags, and access info. 
- Drawing topos, updating data, search, and ascent logging now work more reliably. 

Get out and climb!

### 3.1.3 — 2026-06-16

• Follow climbers, view their ascents and stats, and share profiles
• Edit your profile and team: photo, logo, links and more
• Climbers and teams now appear in search
• Crag recommendations on the home screen
• Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 3.1.2 — 2026-05-22

UI and performance improvements for a smoother experience.

### 3.1.1 — 2026-04-18

- Topo lines now come in new styles — routes are easier to read at a glance.
- Authors now have profiles — see who's behind the local knowledge.
- Search works faster, both online and offline.
- Route information syncs reliably. Drawing lines no longer causes crashes.
- Various bug fixes and interface improvements.

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*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 2026-08-28.*
