# HangClimb Timer vs Frez

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | HangClimb Timer | Frez |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (284 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangclimb-timer/id1424450509/reviews)** | [4.7 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frez-isometric-training/id6730120024/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **284** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Riley Bruce](https://appshunter.io/developer/1424450508) | [Donghyun Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669856479) |

## 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


### Frez

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frez-isometric-training/id6730120024)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClimbHarder Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Training Tools (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Training Tools (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| ClimbHarder Premium (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Training Tools (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| ClimbHarder Premium (Yearly) | $23.99 | per year |
| Training Tools (Yearly) | $24.99 | per year |
| Training Tools (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Training Tools (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| ClimbHarder Premium (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| ClimbHarder Premium (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| ClimbHarder Training Tools | $29.99 | one-time |
| ClimbHarder Training Tools | $39.99 | one-time |
| ClimbHarder Training Tools | $89.99 | one-time |
| ClimbHarder Training Tools | $119.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*