# Redpoint vs NYC Flash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NYC Flash at 100% against Redpoint's 46%. NYC Flash also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Redpoint's advantage is ratings volume (566 vs 12) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

NYC Flash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Redpoint has 566 ratings behind it against 12, 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 100% of NYC Flash's.

Redpoint ships an update every 2 months, NYC Flash weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Redpoint | NYC Flash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (566 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redpoint-bouldering-climbing/id1324072645/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-flash/id1635189778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **566** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 45.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 94 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [riedel.wtf apps S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/517545753) | [Bora Tunca](https://appshunter.io/developer/660213820) |

## 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


### NYC Flash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-flash/id1635189778)

Share your bouldering projects and progress with a community of climbers. Learn from others, showcase your sends, and get inspired to improve your climbing skills.

**Highlights:** Share boulder projects, Showcase climbing sends, Learn from community, Improve climbing skills, Community-driven content

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Redpoint free?

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

### Is NYC Flash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Redpoint or NYC Flash?

NYC Flash is rated higher. Redpoint averages 4.5 out of 5 from 566 ratings, while NYC Flash averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Redpoint or NYC Flash have ads?

Neither Redpoint nor NYC Flash shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Redpoint or NYC Flash?

Redpoint ships an update every 2 months, and NYC Flash weekly. Most recently, Redpoint was updated on November 11, 2026 and NYC Flash on November 3, 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.*