Comparison

HangClimb Timer vs Frez

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HangClimb Timer

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
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HangClimb Timer is a mobile application tool for creation, modification, and execution of hang board climbing workouts. HangClimb uses a simple interface for editing individual workouts, sets, or reps so that you can create your ideal hangboard workout. HangClimb Timer, a Health and Fitness app, uses HealthKit to integrate your workouts with the Apple Health App. The corresponding Apple Watch App allows you to execute the workouts from your watch.

About

Frez

This app offers isometric training routines with real-time force feedback. Track your performance, build custom workouts, and measure your strength gains. It works offline and connects to Bluetooth force measurement devices.

Highlights
  • Real-time force tracking
  • Peak and endurance tests
  • Customizable workout routines
  • Offline mode
  • Bluetooth device connectivity
  • Performance data visualization
Features
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Frez (formerly ClimbHarder): Train Without Moving. Improve With Data. Frez helps you train smarter with isometric workouts. Whether you’re a climber, athlete, Frez gives you real-time feedback and structured routines based on your performance. Real-time Force Tracking • Visualize your force output live through Bluetooth-connected crane scales. Know exactly how hard you’re pulling — and how long you can hold it. Peak & Endurance Tests • Measure your Maximum Voluntary Contraction (MVC) or hold a force over time. Frez records every detail, so you can track your gains and compare sessions. Custom Routines • Build and follow your own isometric training routines — with full control over reps, sets, rest time, and target force. Offline Mode • No signal in the gym? No problem. Frez works even when you’re offline. Frez supports your strength journey — one pull at a time. = Frez service access permissions Frez uses minimal device permissions, and we'll explain why. = [Optional] Bluetooth permissions We need Bluetooth permissions to connect with force measurement devices. Subscription Terms: Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your Apple account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Read more about our terms and conditions here: Privacy Policy: https://frez.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://frez.app/terms

Screenshots

HangClimb Timer4 screens
Frez4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HangClimb Timer at none against Frez's 16. HangClimb Timer also leads on ratings volume (284 vs 27) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Frez's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Frez sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. HangClimb Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for HangClimb Timer against 4.7 for Frez. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HangClimb Timer has 284 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of HangClimb Timer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Frez's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HangClimb Timer ships an update every 5 months, Frez every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HangClimb Timer versus Frez: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHangClimb TimerFrez
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (284 ratings) — better4.7 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings284 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB120 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRiley BruceDonghyun Kim

Customer experience

HangClimb Timer

All ratings266 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral3.0%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral9.1%
Negative9.1%

Frez

All ratings27 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.7%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

HangClimb Timer

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Option to start with hang instead of rest

Frez

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HangClimb Timer

No in-app purchases

15 purchases

Frez

Subscriptions11
  • ClimbHarder Premium (Monthly)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Training Tools (Monthly)2 variants$3.991 Month
  • Training Tools (Monthly)$4.991 Month
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  • ClimbHarder Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Training Tools (Yearly)$19.991 Year
  • ClimbHarder Premium (Yearly)1 Month trial$23.991 Year
  • Training Tools (Yearly)3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Training Tools (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Training Tools (Yearly)14 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • ClimbHarder Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • ClimbHarder Premium (Yearly)1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • ClimbHarder Training Tools$29.99
  • ClimbHarder Training Tools$39.99
  • ClimbHarder Training Tools$89.99
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  • ClimbHarder Training Tools$119.99

Questions

Is HangClimb Timer free?
HangClimb Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Frez free?
Frez is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HangClimb Timer or Frez?
HangClimb Timer is rated higher. HangClimb Timer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 284 ratings, while Frez averages 4.7 from 27 ratings.
Do HangClimb Timer or Frez have ads?
Neither HangClimb Timer nor Frez shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HangClimb Timer or Frez?
HangClimb Timer ships an update every 5 months, and Frez every 4 days. Most recently, HangClimb Timer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Frez on October 12, 2026.

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