# KAYA vs Motion Automatic Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: KAYA at 4.3 against Motion Automatic Tracker's 1.0. KAYA also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Motion Automatic Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KAYA sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Motion Automatic Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

KAYA holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KAYA has 1.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

KAYA ships an update fortnightly, Motion Automatic Tracker monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | KAYA | Motion Automatic Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaya-the-climbers-app/id1481413749/reviews)** | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-automatic-tracker/id1538985412/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 65.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 146 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Project9A Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481413531) | [ByCycling International B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123436575) |

## What reviewers say

### KAYA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaya-the-climbers-app/id1481413749)

Discover new climbing routes, watch beta videos, and log your ascents with this comprehensive climbing companion. It offers GPS maps, offline topos, and community features to enhance your climbing experience and track progress.

**Highlights:** Discover new climbs, Watch beta videos, Log ascents and track progress, GPS maps and offline topos, Community features and messaging, Climbing challenges and competitions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KAYA Pro - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| KAYA Pro - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| KAYA PRO - Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| KAYA Pro - Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| KAYA Pro Performance - Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| KAYA Pro - Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| KAYA Pro Performance - Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| KAYA Pro - Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| KAYA Pro - Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| KAYA Pro - Annual 20% off 1yr | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great way to track and see others' climbs
- 💡 Comprehensive guidebook data with GPS and beta videos
- 👍 Helpful for finding boulders and beta
- 👍 Convenient to have guidebooks at fingertips
- 👍 Useful for logging and tracking progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy, crashes, and freezes
- 🐛 Slow loading and performance issues
- 🐛 Unreliable offline functionality
- 👎 Clunky and unintuitive user interface
- 👎 Overly aggressive paywall, limiting basic features

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not loading or getting stuck during upload
- Incorrect or missing route/boulder information
- Disappearing downloaded content and areas
- Inconsistent behavior when logging climbs
- Issues with the indoor bouldering list view

**Requested features**

- Offline access and caching improvements
- Better sorting and filtering options
- Differentiation between top rope and lead climbs
- Separate tracking for indoor and outdoor climbs
- Hangboard timer integration


### Motion Automatic Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motion-automatic-tracker/id1538985412)

Automatically track your walks, runs, and bike rides with smart algorithms. Join employer or city-sponsored mobility programs to earn financial rewards like gift cards or virtual debit cards for your physical activity.

**Highlights:** Automatic activity detection (walking, running, cycling), Manual tracking option, Smart algorithm for mode detection, Daily activity summaries, Join mobility programs for rewards

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KAYA free?

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

### Is Motion Automatic Tracker free?

Motion Automatic Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, KAYA or Motion Automatic Tracker?

KAYA is rated higher. KAYA averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Motion Automatic Tracker averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do KAYA or Motion Automatic Tracker have ads?

Neither KAYA nor Motion Automatic Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KAYA or Motion Automatic Tracker?

KAYA ships an update fortnightly, and Motion Automatic Tracker monthly. Most recently, KAYA was updated on November 3, 2026 and Motion Automatic Tracker on November 3, 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.*