# Climbro vs BoulderBot

The clearest difference is rating: BoulderBot at 4.4 against Climbro's 4.0. BoulderBot also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (75% vs 67%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Climbro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and BoulderBot sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BoulderBot holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Climbro's written reviews are positive against 75% of BoulderBot's.

Climbro ships an update monthly, BoulderBot every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Climbro | BoulderBot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climbro/id1511382858/reviews) | **[4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boulderbot/id1601111003/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 116 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Climbro Hangboards](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511382857) | [Luca Dellana](https://appshunter.io/developer/1601111005) |

## What reviewers say

### Climbro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climbro/id1511382858)

This app offers a science-based training system to enhance climbing performance. It provides real-time feedback, assesses finger strength and endurance, and generates personalized training plans based on your weaknesses.

**Highlights:** Real-time feedback on force and hold duration, Finger strength and endurance assessment, Personalized training plans, Performance test battery with 4 tests, Radar chart for visualizing strengths/weaknesses, Guided exercise execution with real-time feedback

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Climbro Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 3 Months Climbro Subscription | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months Climbro Subscription | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 Months Climbro Subscription | $44.99 | per year |


### BoulderBot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boulderbot/id1601111003)

Generate and track bouldering routes on your home climbing wall. Features procedural generation for infinite climb variations, manual creation, and progress logging. Supports various wall types and works offline.

**Highlights:** Procedural climb generation, Manual climb creation, Progress tracking and logging, Wall setup wizard, Offline functionality, Search and filter problems

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BoulderBot Pro Pass - 3 Months | $7.99 | one-time |
| BoulderBot Pro Pass - 1 Year | $17.99 | one-time |
| BoulderBot Pro | $27.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Climbro free?

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

### Is BoulderBot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Climbro or BoulderBot?

BoulderBot is rated higher. Climbro averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while BoulderBot averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.

### Do Climbro or BoulderBot have ads?

Neither Climbro nor BoulderBot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Climbro or BoulderBot?

Climbro ships an update monthly, and BoulderBot every 5 weeks. Most recently, Climbro was updated on September 23, 2026 and BoulderBot on August 30, 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.*