# PIEPS vs Pebble Climbing

The clearest difference is rating: PIEPS at 4.9 against Pebble Climbing's 4.3. PIEPS also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 47%) and ratings volume (1K vs 55). Pebble Climbing's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

PIEPS holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PIEPS has 1K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of PIEPS's written reviews are positive against 47% of Pebble Climbing's.

PIEPS ships an update monthly, Pebble Climbing every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PIEPS | Pebble Climbing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pieps/id1148014050/reviews)** | [4.3 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pebble-climbing/id1453943563/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | **63.0% of reviews** | 46.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 46 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pieps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1148014049) | [Pebble Climbing, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/307311328) |

## What reviewers say

### PIEPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pieps/id1148014050)

Configure, check, and update your PIEPS or Black Diamond avalanche transceiver. Train your rescue skills with your phone as a remote control and register your device for additional services.

**Highlights:** Device configuration, Functionality check, Firmware updates, Rescue skills training, Remote control functionality, Device registration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient app updates
- 🚀 Quick Bluetooth connection
- 👍 Functional, well-designed app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bluetooth connection issues
- 🐛 App login/registration problems
- 🐛 App not working on certain devices
- 🔋 Battery compartment design issues

**Reported bugs**

- App home screen going blank
- Incompatibility with certain beacon models

**Requested features**

- Support for more languages (e.g. Russian, Japanese)
- Improved security for app login/registration


### Pebble Climbing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pebble-climbing/id1453943563)

This app gamifies your climbing experience by providing personalized grade pyramids to help you improve. Track your progress, discover new climbs, and connect with friends. It also offers workout plans and session tracking for gyms and outdoor adventures.

**Highlights:** Gamified grade pyramids for improvement, Friend activity feed, Outdoor guidebook with user-added climbs, Gym session tracking, User-created workout and circuit plans, Personalized climb recommendations, Climbing progress analysis charts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PIEPS free?

PIEPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pebble Climbing free?

Pebble Climbing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PIEPS or Pebble Climbing?

PIEPS is rated higher. PIEPS averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Pebble Climbing averages 4.3 from 55 ratings.

### Do PIEPS or Pebble Climbing have ads?

Neither PIEPS nor Pebble Climbing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PIEPS or Pebble Climbing?

PIEPS ships an update monthly, and Pebble Climbing every 8 days. Most recently, PIEPS was updated on October 4, 2026 and Pebble Climbing on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*