# Redpoint vs Boulder Creator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boulder Creator at 89% against Redpoint's 46%. Boulder Creator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Redpoint's advantage is ratings volume (565 vs 31). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Redpoint sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Boulder Creator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Boulder Creator holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Redpoint has 565 ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Redpoint's written reviews are positive against 89% of Boulder Creator's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Redpoint | Boulder Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (565 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redpoint-bouldering-climbing/id1324072645/reviews) | **[4.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boulder-creator/id1508558239/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **565** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | 45.6% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [riedel.wtf apps S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/517545753) | [Gustavo Grassi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508558238) |

## 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


### Boulder Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boulder-creator/id1508558239)

Easily create and share climbing problems with a global community. Document your training sessions by marking holds, assigning difficulty, and tracking your progress. No more physical markers needed to share your latest challenges.

**Highlights:** Create climbing problems, Share problems with community, Mark holds on wall photos, Assign difficulty levels, Track sends and projects, Profile for progress tracking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Redpoint free?

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

### Is Boulder Creator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Redpoint or Boulder Creator?

Boulder Creator is rated higher. Redpoint averages 4.5 out of 5 from 565 ratings, while Boulder Creator averages 4.7 from 31 ratings.

### Do Redpoint or Boulder Creator have ads?

Neither Redpoint nor Boulder Creator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Redpoint or Boulder Creator?

Redpoint ships an update every 2 months, and Boulder Creator every 2 months. Most recently, Redpoint was updated on September 24, 2026 and Boulder Creator on August 27, 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.*