Tension Board 2 vs BLX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Tension Board 2
This app allows climbers to train on a digital climbing board. It offers a vast library of boulder problems, the ability to create custom routes, and track training progress. Connect to LED lights for an interactive climbing experience.
- Search boulder problems
- Create custom boulders
- Log ascents
- Browse logbook
- Follow other climbers
- Share beta videos
- LED integration
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Climb and train on the Tension Board with the Tension Board app! Search and climb boulder problems of all difficulty levels. Create new boulders. Log ascents and browse your logbook. Follow other climbers. Find and share beta videos. LED Integration: Connect the app to the LED Kit via Bluetooth and light up the holds. Green = Start Hold Blue = Middle Hold Red = Finish Hold Magenta = Foot Only
BLX
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To join the BLX bouldering club, it is essential to have this app. With this application, you can conveniently: - Enroll as a member at no charge - Purchase entry tickets or initiate a subscription, now compatible with Apple Pay - Generate a QR code for seamless entry and exit from our club - Organize your gym membership
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tension Board 2 at weekly against BLX's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Tension Board 2 ships an update weekly, BLX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Tension Board 2 | BLX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (63 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 63 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 93 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aurora Climbing Inc. | BLX |
In-app purchases
Tension Board 2
No in-app purchases
BLX
No in-app purchases
