Comparison

Tension Board 2 vs Battle Boards

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Search boulder problems
  • Create custom boulders
  • Log ascents
  • Browse logbook
  • Follow other climbers
  • Share beta videos
  • LED integration
Features
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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

About

Battle Boards

Compete with climbers on Kilter and Tension boards, anywhere, anytime. Post challenges, invite friends, or join open matches to climb the same problems under identical rules. Track your progress with detailed stats and build your board rating.

Highlights
  • Remote climbing challenges
  • Ranked and casual matches
  • Interactive board view
  • Bluetooth board lighting
  • Seasonal Elo board rating
  • Performance stats
  • Trophy case and profile
Features
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**Turn every board session into a head-to-head challenge. Battle Boards lets you compete with climbers on Kilter and Tension boards, wherever and whenever you each climb.** Post a public challenge, invite a friend, or find an open match that fits your board. Choose your angle and grade range, then climb the same problem under the same rules. Each player gets a focused ten-minute turn, so you can compete without needing to be at the same gym—or even climb at the same time. ### CLIMB YOUR WAY • Play ranked matches when you want the result to count • Keep it relaxed with casual challenges • Challenge a friend directly or take on the wider community • Filter open matches by board, angle, mode, and more • Set your preferred grade range, wall angle, and supported board setup ### SEE EVERY MOVE Follow the selected climb on a clear, interactive board view. Pinch to zoom and pan for a closer look at every hold. On compatible Aurora-powered setups, connect over Bluetooth and light the problem on the physical board. ### BUILD YOUR BOARD RATING Ranked results shape a separate seasonal Elo rating for each board, helping you measure progress where you actually climb. Compare your standing across All Boards, Kilter, and Tension leaderboards—or see how you stack up within your friends list. ### KNOW YOUR CLIMBING Go beyond wins and losses with performance stats for sends, attempts, flashes, matches, and more. Explore board-specific results, revisit your match history, and review climbs from completed battles. ### CLIMB TOGETHER, EVEN APART Find friends by handle, share your profile, send direct casual challenges, and track your head-to-head record. Match and friend notifications help you know when it is your turn without keeping both climbers on the same schedule. ### EARN THE PROOF Unlock trophies as you play and build a Trophy Case that highlights your accomplishments. Your public profile brings together your boards, ratings, friends, trophies, and recent matches in one place. Whether you are chasing the leaderboard, settling a friendly rivalry, or looking for extra motivation during a solo session, Battle Boards makes every problem a competition worth sending. Battle Boards currently supports compatible Kilter Board and Tension Board setups. Access to supported climbing-board hardware and an internet connection are required for gameplay. Bluetooth lighting requires a compatible Aurora-powered setup. Always climb within your ability and follow your gym's rules and the board manufacturer's safety guidance. Kilter Board, Tension Board, and Aurora are trademarks of their respective owners. Battle Boards is not affiliated with or endorsed by those owners.

Screenshots

Tension Board 23 screens
Battle Boards4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Battle Boards at 5.0 against Tension Board 2's 3.6. Tension Board 2's advantage is ratings volume (63 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Battle Boards holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tension Board 2 has 63 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Tension Board 2 versus Battle Boards: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTension Board 2Battle Boards
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (63 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings63 — better5
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB86 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAurora Climbing Inc.Send Labs LLC

In-app purchases

None

Tension Board 2

No in-app purchases

None

Battle Boards

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Tension Board 2 free?
Tension Board 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Battle Boards free?
Battle Boards is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Tension Board 2 or Battle Boards?
Battle Boards is rated higher. Tension Board 2 averages 3.6 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while Battle Boards averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Tension Board 2 or Battle Boards have ads?
Neither Tension Board 2 nor Battle Boards shows ads.

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