Boolder vs Arkose+
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
Arkose+
Connect with fellow climbers and manage your climbing gym experience. Stay updated on new routes, gym hours, and access your membership card digitally. Track your climbing progress in real-time.
- Connect with climbing community
- New route setting updates
- Gym opening hours
- Digital membership card
- Real-time progress tracking
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Arkose+ is an app designed to simplify your life as a climber—connect with the Arkose community directly from your phone! With Arkose+, you can: - Stay updated on new route settings and your loft’s opening hours. - Access your membership card right from your mobile device. - Track your progress in real-time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boolder at 96% against Arkose+'s 64%. Boolder also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Arkose+'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). 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.
Boolder ships an update fortnightly, Arkose+ weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boolder | Arkose+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 96.2% of reviews — better | 63.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Nicolas Mondollot | SocialBoulder |
Customer experience
Boolder
Arkose+
In-app purchases
Boolder
No in-app purchases
Arkose+
No in-app purchases
