# Satellite vs BoulderBot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BoulderBot at 75% against Satellite's 25%. BoulderBot also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Satellite sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and BoulderBot sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BoulderBot holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Satellite's written reviews are positive against 75% of BoulderBot's.

Satellite ships an update monthly, BoulderBot every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Satellite | BoulderBot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-climbing-app/id1435848233/reviews) | **[4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boulderbot/id1601111003/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 24.5% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 74 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Funabashi Rocky Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435848232) | [Luca Dellana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601111005) |

## What reviewers say

### Satellite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/satellite-climbing-app/id1435848233)

Track your climbing sessions, view routes, and connect with friends at registered gyms. Share send videos, discover new beta, and even create your own training routes. Stay updated on gym progress and achievements.

**Highlights:** Gym search, Register sends, Send videos, Logbook, Rankings, Timeline, In-app gym card

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gold Plan (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Light Plan (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan (Monthly) | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Plan (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| Light Plan (Annual) | $24.99 | per year |
| Gold Plan (Annual) | $28.49 | per year |
| Premium Plan (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus Plan (Annual) | $69.99 | per year |


### BoulderBot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boulderbot/id1601111003)

Generate and track bouldering routes on your home climbing wall. Features procedural generation for infinite climb variations, manual creation, and progress logging. Supports various wall types and works offline.

**Highlights:** Procedural climb generation, Manual climb creation, Progress tracking and logging, Wall setup wizard, Offline functionality, Search and filter problems

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BoulderBot Pro Pass - 3 Months | $7.99 | one-time |
| BoulderBot Pro Pass - 1 Year | $17.99 | one-time |
| BoulderBot Pro | $27.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Satellite free?

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

### Is BoulderBot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Satellite or BoulderBot?

BoulderBot is rated higher. Satellite averages 3.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while BoulderBot averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.

### Do Satellite or BoulderBot have ads?

Satellite shows ads; BoulderBot does not.

### Which is updated more often, Satellite or BoulderBot?

Satellite ships an update monthly, and BoulderBot every 5 weeks. Most recently, Satellite was updated on September 23, 2026 and BoulderBot on August 30, 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.*