# Boolder vs BoulderMap

The clearest difference is rating: Boolder at 5.0 against BoulderMap's 1.0. Boolder also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 1). BoulderMap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boolder sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per year. BoulderMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Boolder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boolder has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 96% of Boolder's written reviews are positive against 100% of BoulderMap's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Boolder ships an update fortnightly, BoulderMap every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boolder | BoulderMap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boolder/id1506614493/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouldermap/id1529771408/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 96.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 38 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ivann, Pascal, Nikola MORICE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741497477) | [Avario Babushka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448998093) |

## What reviewers say

### Boolder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boolder/id1506614493)

Discover bouldering routes in Fontainebleau with this comprehensive guide. Features a GPS-enabled map with topo photos to find boulders suited to your skill level across over 80 areas. Save your ascents and favorite problems, with offline access for uninterrupted exploration.

**Highlights:** GPS-enabled map, Topo photos, Over 80 bouldering areas, Save ascents and favorites, Offline mode

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boolder Premium (1 year) | $12.99 | per year |


### BoulderMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bouldermap/id1529771408)

Discover and locate outdoor bouldering routes worldwide. Users contribute all climbing problems to a global map, allowing you to find your next challenge or explore new areas.

**Highlights:** World map of bouldering problems, Locate boulders in the field, Browse for new projects, User-contributed content, Add new problems and areas

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boolder free?

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

### Is BoulderMap free?

BoulderMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Boolder or BoulderMap?

Boolder is rated higher. Boolder averages 5.0 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while BoulderMap averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Boolder or BoulderMap have ads?

Neither Boolder nor BoulderMap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boolder or BoulderMap?

Boolder ships an update fortnightly, and BoulderMap every 2 weeks. Most recently, Boolder was updated on November 6, 2026 and BoulderMap 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.*