Boolder vs Bimano Boulder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Boolder
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.
- GPS-enabled map
- Topo photos
- Over 80 bouldering areas
- Save ascents and favorites
- Offline mode
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Boolder is the perfect guide to enjoy bouldering in Fontainebleau. It's a breeze to find boulders that are suited for you thanks to the map with GPS and topo photos. More than 80 areas are available, for all levels: Franchard Isatis, Cuvier, Apremont, Rocher Canon, Cul de Chien, 95.2, La Roche aux Sabots, .... Other features: • Save your ascents and your favorite problems • Offline mode: you don’t need any internet connection to enjoy the app
Bimano Boulder
Discover bouldering locations across Switzerland and Europe with detailed photo topos, maps, and area information. Navigate to parking and public transport, and contribute missing details. The content is regularly updated with new areas and features.
- Extensive bouldering location database
- Detailed photo topos and area maps
- Access and public transport information
- User-submitted feedback for missing data
- Regular content updates
- Navigation to parking areas
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With the Bimano Boulder App, you have access to almost all bouldering possibilities in Switzerland as well as some of the best-known areas in Europe. All bouldering opportunities are documented with detailed photo topos, area maps and overview sketches. Each area is described with accesses, general info, special features and special information. Navigation to parking areas and information on public transport is integrated. The contents of the app are constantly being revised and expanded. New areas, new boulders and additional information are constantly added and updated. Missing information can be added by the user with a feedback button. The app will continue to be equipped with new functions. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://bimano.ch/boulder/impressum/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boolder at 96% against Bimano Boulder's 40%. Boolder also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Bimano Boulder's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Bimano Boulder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Boolder asks for nothing beyond the download.
Boolder ships an update fortnightly, Bimano Boulder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boolder | Bimano Boulder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (27 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 96.2% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicolas Mondollot | Bimano GmbH |
Customer experience
Boolder
Bimano Boulder
In-app purchases
Boolder
No in-app purchases
Bimano Boulder
- Monthly subscription$7.991 Month
- Yearly subscription$60.991 Year
