Touchstone Board vs Frez
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Touchstone Board
This app allows climbers to find and log boulder problems, create new ones, and share beta videos. It integrates with a special LED kit to illuminate holds for training.
- Search boulder problems
- Create new boulders
- Log ascents
- Follow other climbers
- Share beta videos
- LED hold illumination
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Climb and train on the Touchstone Board with the Touchstone 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
Frez
This app offers isometric training routines with real-time force feedback. Track your performance, build custom workouts, and measure your strength gains. It works offline and connects to Bluetooth force measurement devices.
- Real-time force tracking
- Peak and endurance tests
- Customizable workout routines
- Offline mode
- Bluetooth device connectivity
- Performance data visualization
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Frez (formerly ClimbHarder): Train Without Moving. Improve With Data. Frez helps you train smarter with isometric workouts. Whether you’re a climber, athlete, Frez gives you real-time feedback and structured routines based on your performance. Real-time Force Tracking • Visualize your force output live through Bluetooth-connected crane scales. Know exactly how hard you’re pulling — and how long you can hold it. Peak & Endurance Tests • Measure your Maximum Voluntary Contraction (MVC) or hold a force over time. Frez records every detail, so you can track your gains and compare sessions. Custom Routines • Build and follow your own isometric training routines — with full control over reps, sets, rest time, and target force. Offline Mode • No signal in the gym? No problem. Frez works even when you’re offline. Frez supports your strength journey — one pull at a time. = Frez service access permissions Frez uses minimal device permissions, and we'll explain why. = [Optional] Bluetooth permissions We need Bluetooth permissions to connect with force measurement devices. Subscription Terms: Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your Apple account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Read more about our terms and conditions here: Privacy Policy: https://frez.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://frez.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Frez at 4.7 against Touchstone Board's 3.3. Frez also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (27 vs 3). Touchstone Board's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Frez sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Touchstone Board asks for nothing beyond the download.
Frez holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Frez has 27 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Touchstone Board ships an update every 2 months, Frez weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Touchstone Board | Frez |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) | 4.7 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aurora Climbing Inc. | Donghyun Kim |
Customer experience
Touchstone Board
Frez
In-app purchases
Touchstone Board
No in-app purchases
Frez
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