# HangClimb Timer vs Stōkt Climbing

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HangClimb Timer at none against Stōkt Climbing's 20. HangClimb Timer also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 69%) and device support (4 vs 2). Stōkt Climbing's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (978 vs 286). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stōkt Climbing sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HangClimb Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for HangClimb Timer against 4.8 for Stōkt Climbing. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 286 and 978 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of HangClimb Timer's written reviews are positive against 69% of Stōkt Climbing's.

HangClimb Timer ships an update every 5 months, Stōkt Climbing every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HangClimb Timer | Stōkt Climbing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (286 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangclimb-timer/id1424450509/reviews) | **[4.8 (978 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stokt-climbing/id1436843282/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 286 | **978** |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 69.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Riley Bruce](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424450508) | [Stōkt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436843281) |

## What reviewers say

### HangClimb Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangclimb-timer/id1424450509)

Create, modify, and execute custom hangboard climbing workouts with a simple interface. Track your progress and integrate with Apple Health. Control workouts directly from your Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Custom workout creation, Workout editing (sets, reps), Hangboard workout execution, Apple Health integration, Apple Watch app support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Effective for workouts
- 👍 Customizable workouts
- 👍 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Confusing design
- 🤔 Tedious workout editing
- 🤔 Quiet beep sound
- 🤔 Rest time limit too short
- 🤔 Can't delete sets/hangs

**Reported bugs**

- Sound doesn't work
- Timer stops counting down when not actively using app
- Cannot figure out how to get sound notifications

**Requested features**

- Option to exceed 60 second reps
- Ability to delete sets within a workout
- Ability to delete hangs, hold and hold types
- Rest time limit to be uncapped
- Changeable sound options


### Stōkt Climbing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stokt-climbing/id1436843282)

This app allows climbers to discover, create, and log climbing routes on spray walls. It supports community-generated problems, personal route setting, and performance tracking with detailed analytics. Connect with other climbers and enhance your training experience.

**Highlights:** Create and share climbing routes, Log climbs and track progress, Browse community-created problems, Automatic wall scanning for home walls, Connect with other climbers, Performance analytics and charts, Tag and filter climbs by style

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stōkt Free Trial | $2.99 | per month |
| Home Wall Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Stōkt+ | $4.99 | per month |
| Stōkt Pro | $19.99 | per month |
| Home | $36.00 | per year |
| Large Setup | $39.99 | per month |
| Gym | $143.99 | per year |
| Home Plus | $200.00 | per year |
| Gym Plus | $359.99 | per year |
| X-Small Wall | $34.99 | one-time |
| X-Small Wall | $39.99 | one-time |
| Small Wall | $59.99 | one-time |
| Small Wall | $64.99 | one-time |
| X-Small Symmetrical Adjust | $79.99 | one-time |
| Medium Wall | $84.99 | one-time |
| Medium Wall | $99.99 | one-time |
| Small Wall Symmetrical Adjust | $114.99 | one-time |
| Large Wall | $199.99 | one-time |
| X-Large Wall | $299.00 | one-time |
| Large Wall Symmetrical Adjust | $339.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Helpful for home walls
- 🚀 Efficient for setting climbs
- 👍 Motivates climbing
- 👍 Great customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Loading issues
- 🐛 Filters and functions not working as expected
- 🐛 Editing issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems

**Reported bugs**

- App not loading or freezing
- Climbs not updating or changing
- Profile information unable to be edited
- Google sign-up not working
- Foot holds sometimes deleted after saving

**Requested features**

- Add video option for climbs
- Implement grade filtering and distribution
- Add ability to create and manage personal climb lists/folders
- Enable commenting on climbs
- Improve multi-angle wall support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HangClimb Timer free?

HangClimb Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stōkt Climbing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HangClimb Timer or Stōkt Climbing?

Stōkt Climbing is rated higher. HangClimb Timer averages 4.7 out of 5 from 286 ratings, while Stōkt Climbing averages 4.8 from 978 ratings.

### Do HangClimb Timer or Stōkt Climbing have ads?

Neither HangClimb Timer nor Stōkt Climbing shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HangClimb Timer or Stōkt Climbing?

HangClimb Timer ships an update every 5 months, and Stōkt Climbing every 3 weeks. Most recently, HangClimb Timer was updated on October 24, 2026 and Stōkt Climbing on November 2, 2026.

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