# Climby Hammer vs Climb Higher

The clearest difference is update cadence: Climby Hammer at weekly against Climb Higher's every 11 months. Climby Hammer also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 48) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Climb Higher's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (79% vs 65%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Climby Hammer sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Climb Higher sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Climb Higher holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Climby Hammer has 2.3K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Climby Hammer's written reviews are positive against 79% of Climb Higher's.

Climby Hammer ships an update weekly, Climb Higher every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Climby Hammer | Climb Higher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climby-hammer/id1318192490/reviews) | **[4.6 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climb-higher/id1470119541/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 48 |
| Positive reviews | 64.6% of reviews | **79.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 174 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naquatic](https://appshunter.io/developer/300409424) | [Orbital Nine Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/887216732) |

## What reviewers say

### Climby Hammer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climby-hammer/id1318192490)

Build and share your own climbing courses, then compete against others online. Customize your character with unique outfits and team up with friends in clans for weekly challenges. Experience physics-based climbing and strive for the fastest times.

**Highlights:** Create and share custom climbing courses, Compete online for fastest times, Physics-based climbing mechanics, Design and customize your character, Join clans for weekly challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |
| Goblet of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crown of Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Diamonds | $49.99 | one-time |


### Climb Higher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climb-higher/id1470119541)

A physics-based puzzle platformer where players slingshot themselves upwards, breaking obstacles and manipulating size to reach new heights. Master momentum to conquer vertical challenges and progress through increasingly difficult levels.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Slingshot mechanics, Breakable obstacles, Size manipulation (grow/shrink), Momentum mastery, Vertical puzzle platforming

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Climby Hammer free?

Climby Hammer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Climb Higher free?

Climb Higher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Climby Hammer or Climb Higher?

Climb Higher is rated higher. Climby Hammer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Climb Higher averages 4.6 from 48 ratings.

### Do Climby Hammer or Climb Higher have ads?

Both Climby Hammer and Climb Higher show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Climby Hammer or Climb Higher?

Climby Hammer ships an update weekly, and Climb Higher every 11 months. Most recently, Climby Hammer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Climb Higher on November 6, 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.*