# Climb vs Parsnip

The clearest difference is rating: Parsnip at 4.9 against Climb's 4.5. Parsnip also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 68%). Climb's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Climb sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Parsnip sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Parsnip holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 542 and 421 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Climb's written reviews are positive against 94% of Parsnip's.

Climb ships an update every 2 weeks, Parsnip weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Climb | Parsnip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (542 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climb-advanced-learning/id1477351155/reviews) | **[4.9 (421 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parsnip-learn-to-cook/id1592325213/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **542** | 421 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 87 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Climb Apps, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477351154) | [Seed & Stone, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605946334) |

## What reviewers say

### Climb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climb-advanced-learning/id1477351155)

Enhance your English vocabulary with personalized learning tools. Discover new words, practice with AI-generated exercises and games, and utilize a comprehensive dictionary with visual aids. Easily add words from any app to your learning lists.

**Highlights:** Vocabulary testing and personalized recommendations, AI-generated learning exercises and games, Visual learning with GIFs and spaced repetition, Word of the Day tailored to your level, Integrated Oxford dictionary with idioms and thesaurus, Share words from any app to your practice list

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Climb Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Climb Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Climb Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Climb Quarterly Subscription | $15.99 | per 3 months |
| Climb Quarterly Subscription | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Climb Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Climb Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Climb Yearly Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Climb Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| MP Refill Small | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for vocabulary building
- 👍 Fun and engaging learning experience
- 🤩 Visually appealing with great GIFs
- 💪 Helps track and improve vocabulary
- 🤖 Accurate assessment of vocabulary level

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with voice recognition and pronunciation
- 🤔 GIFs don't always match word meanings
- 🔒 Overly restrictive free version, requires subscription
- 🤯 Frustrating UI issues like being kicked out of lists
- 😕 Inaccurate or irrelevant word recommendations

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Streak screen gets stuck
- Daily recommendation not updating
- Volume control issues, can't mute app sounds

**Requested features**

- Add ability to take notes on words
- Option to customize or disable GIFs
- Allow users to choose words for practice quizzes
- Implement syncing across multiple devices
- Provide a one-time purchase option instead of subscription


### Parsnip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parsnip-learn-to-cook/id1592325213)

Build real cooking skills with fun, bite-sized lessons that go beyond recipes. Master essential techniques and gain kitchen confidence through a game-like experience. Designed for beginners, it makes learning to cook simple and motivating.

**Highlights:** Bite-sized cooking lessons, Interactive, game-like experience, Master essential techniques, Track progress with stars and streaks, Built for beginners, Learn cooking fundamentals

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $7.00 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $24.00 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Engaging and fun to use
- 👍 Helpful for both beginners and experienced cooks
- 🤩 Teaches cooking techniques and basics
- 🎉 Gamification makes learning enjoyable
- 🍲 Provides tasty and easy-to-follow recipes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🌍 Limited for non-US users due to imperial measurements
- 🤔 Some questions have misleading or confusing answers
- 🔁 Streak system resets when changing time zones
- 🔍 Limited recipe selection that can get repetitive

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Incorrect or missing information in some lessons

**Requested features**

- Allow users to choose metric or imperial measurements
- Provide explanations for all possible answers, not just correct ones
- Expand recipe selection with more variety
- Add support for dietary restrictions and allergies


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Climb free?

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

### Is Parsnip free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Climb or Parsnip?

Parsnip is rated higher. Climb averages 4.5 out of 5 from 542 ratings, while Parsnip averages 4.9 from 421 ratings.

### Do Climb or Parsnip have ads?

Neither Climb nor Parsnip shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Climb or Parsnip?

Climb ships an update every 2 weeks, and Parsnip weekly. Most recently, Climb was updated on November 3, 2026 and Parsnip on November 11, 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.*