# Redpoint vs Griptonite

The clearest difference is rating: Redpoint at 4.5 against Griptonite's 3.0. Redpoint also leads on ratings volume (565 vs 21). Griptonite's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Redpoint sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Griptonite sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Redpoint holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Redpoint has 565 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 46% and 45% positive.

Redpoint ships an update every 2 months, Griptonite every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Redpoint | Griptonite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (565 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redpoint-bouldering-climbing/id1324072645/reviews)** | [3.0 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griptonite/id1462815353/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **565** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | **45.6% of reviews** | 45.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 94 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [riedel.wtf apps S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/517545753) | [Cascom Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462727314) |

## What reviewers say

### Redpoint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redpoint-bouldering-climbing/id1324072645)

Automatically track your bouldering and climbing sessions with detailed insights and personalized training plans. Use your watch to monitor ascents, heart rate, and route difficulty, then receive AI-driven suggestions to reach your next climbing grade.

**Highlights:** Automatic climbing session tracking, Detailed ascent feedback, Personalized training suggestions, Watch and iPhone integration, HealthKit integration, Route difficulty tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Redpoint Pro Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Redpoint Pro 3 Months | $10.99 | per 3 months |
| Redpoint Pro 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Redpoint Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Redpoint Pro Lifetime Unlock | $139.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic Apple Watch integration
- 👍 Great for tracking climbs and progress
- 💡 Useful training tips and suggestions
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Automatic climb detection works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent altitude/ascent tracking
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially on Apple Watch
- 🔋 High battery drain on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Issues with switching between climbing disciplines
- 🐛 Unreliable Strava sync

**Reported bugs**

- Altitude tracking not working after iOS/watchOS updates
- App crashing when trying to access settings
- Inconsistent recording of ascents, sometimes overcounting
- Issues with syncing data between iPhone and Apple Watch

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit/delete individual climbs
- Multi-discipline tracking in a single session
- More advanced data visualization and analytics
- Garmin watch compatibility
- Ability to add custom route photos


### Griptonite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griptonite/id1462815353)

Enhance your climbing experience by discovering beta, routes, and inspiration from a community of climbers. Track your progress, identify areas for improvement, and compete with others through global and venue-specific rankings.

**Highlights:** Discover beta and routes, Learn from community experience, Track personal progress, Identify areas for improvement, Global and venue rankings, Filterable leaderboards

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Griptonite Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Griptonite Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Griptonite Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Griptonite Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Griptonite Pro | $49.99 | per year |
| Griptonite Pro | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Tracks climbing progress effectively
- 💡 Motivates users to climb more
- 👍 Easy to log climbs
- 📈 Shows improvement over time
- 🤩 Makes climbing feel like a game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Very buggy and glitchy
- 🐌 Slow performance
- 💥 Frequent crashes
- ❌ Poor UI/UX
- 💸 Filters behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- App constantly erroring
- Filters won't reset or apply
- Projects not registered properly
- App freezes when uploading video
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Social sign-in (Apple/Google)
- Total grades/routes climbed count
- Sortable monthly gym results table
- Quick navigation between map and stats
- REST API for data access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Redpoint free?

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

### Is Griptonite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Redpoint or Griptonite?

Redpoint is rated higher. Redpoint averages 4.5 out of 5 from 565 ratings, while Griptonite averages 3.0 from 21 ratings.

### Do Redpoint or Griptonite have ads?

Neither Redpoint nor Griptonite shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Redpoint or Griptonite?

Redpoint ships an update every 2 months, and Griptonite every 3 weeks. Most recently, Redpoint was updated on September 26, 2026 and Griptonite on September 24, 2026.

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