# HangClimb Timer vs Force Board

The clearest difference is rating: HangClimb Timer at 4.8 against Force Board's 3.8. HangClimb Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (82% vs 56%). Force Board's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Force Board sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. HangClimb Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

HangClimb Timer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HangClimb Timer has 284 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of HangClimb Timer's written reviews are positive against 56% of Force Board's.

HangClimb Timer ships an update every 5 months, Force Board monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HangClimb Timer | Force Board |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (284 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangclimb-timer/id1424450509/reviews)** | [3.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/force-board/id1575849276/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **284** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **81.8% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Riley Bruce](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424450508) | [PitchSix](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575849278) |

## 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


### Force Board

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/force-board/id1575849276)

This app provides a weight-free strength training platform for athletes, focusing on finger and major muscle groups. It allows users to train and track every rep, offering over 600 lbs of resistance for isometric training. The platform is lightweight and portable for on-the-go workouts.

**Highlights:** Weight-free full-body training, Lightweight and portable design, Rep tracking with the app, Over 600 lbs of resistance, Isometric training for fingers, Muscle group training

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $249.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HangClimb Timer free?

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

### Is Force Board free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HangClimb Timer or Force Board?

HangClimb Timer is rated higher. HangClimb Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 284 ratings, while Force Board averages 3.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do HangClimb Timer or Force Board have ads?

Neither HangClimb Timer nor Force Board shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HangClimb Timer or Force Board?

HangClimb Timer ships an update every 5 months, and Force Board monthly. Most recently, HangClimb Timer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Force Board on October 15, 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.*