Comparison

Aurora Board vs LOCKOFF

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Aurora Board

This app allows users to configure and train on a smart climbing board. It enables users to create and climb boulders of various difficulty levels, log ascents, and connect to LED lights on the board for visual guidance. Users can also create their own boulder problems.

Highlights
  • Configure smart climbing boards
  • Create and climb boulders
  • Log ascents and browse logbook
  • Connect to LED hold lighting
  • Design custom boulder problems
Features
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Climb and train on the Aurora Board from Aurora Climbing! Create your account and configure one or more Aurora Boards in the app. Search and climb boulders of all difficulty levels. Create new boulders. Log ascents and browse your logbook. Connect the app to the LED Kit via Bluetooth and light up the holds. Green = Start Hold Blue = Middle Hold Red = Finish Hold Magenta = Foot Only

About

LOCKOFF

Features
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Level up your climbing and bouldering with LOCKOFF. Designed specifically for climbers and boulderers, LOCKOFF helps you structure your workouts, balance strength and mobility, and optimize your training load to progress continuously without burnout or injury. KEY FEATURES: • Session Planner: Organize your climbing, strength, mobility, and endurance sessions with clear weekly views. • Load & Volume Tracking: Monitor intensity and total volume over time to keep your training balanced and safe for your fingers. • Progress History: Keep a detailed log of completed weeks, workout frequency, and overall consistency. • Climber-Focused Design: Clean, fast, and structured UI designed purely for performance—no fluff, no bloated features. Whether you are grinding finger strength on a hangboard, tracking indoor/outdoor sessions, or balancing conditioning with recovery, LOCKOFF gives you the clarity to send your projects.

Screenshots

Aurora Board1 screens
LOCKOFF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LOCKOFF at every 3 weeks against Aurora Board's every 2 months. Aurora Board's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aurora Board ships an update every 2 months, LOCKOFF every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Aurora Board versus LOCKOFF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAurora BoardLOCKOFF
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAurora Climbing Inc.Julius Faymonville

In-app purchases

None

Aurora Board

No in-app purchases

None

LOCKOFF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aurora Board free?
Aurora Board is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LOCKOFF free?
LOCKOFF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aurora Board or LOCKOFF have ads?
Neither Aurora Board nor LOCKOFF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aurora Board or LOCKOFF?
Aurora Board ships an update every 2 months, and LOCKOFF every 3 weeks. Most recently, Aurora Board was updated on October 29, 2026 and LOCKOFF on October 25, 2026.

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