Comparison

Climbro vs CWB Runner

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Climbro

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
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Climbro is a science-based training system designed to improve climbing performance, built on over 15 years of research. The app provides real-time force feedback, advanced finger strength and endurance assessment, adaptive personal training plans, and detailed progress tracking to help you train smarter and climb harder. ## PERFORMANCE TEST BATTERY The battery consists of four tests: • Max Strength – measures maximal finger strength • Finger RFD – measures finger rate of force development • Continuous – evaluates forearm anaerobic capacity • Intermittent – evaluates forearm aerobic capacity These tests provide objective measurements of finger strength, endurance, and local muscle aerobic and anaerobic capacity. Results are converted into climbing-grade scores for easy interpretation. A radar chart highlights your strengths and weaknesses, while comparisons with previous test batteries help you track long-term progress. The app provides detailed instructions and guides you through every test. ## ADAPTIVE PERSONAL TRAINING PLANS After completing a Performance Test Battery, Climbro automatically generates a personalized training plan targeting your weakest physical qualities. Plans typically include 16–24 sessions over 2–3 months. Unlike fixed schedules, Climbro's adaptive training plans adjust to your preferred climbing and training days, helping you combine indoor and outdoor climbing while maximizing training effectiveness. During every workout, the app provides real-time guidance on force, contraction duration, repetitions, and rest periods. It also recommends optimal recovery both between exercises and between training sessions. The new Training Status feature continuously evaluates how closely you follow the recommended schedule and how consistently you complete your workouts, giving you a clear picture of your training quality and expected progress. ## SINGLE TESTS All tests from the Performance Test Battery can also be performed individually—ideal when you want to assess a specific physical quality. Additionally, Climbro includes: • Finger Hang Test – evaluates forearm strength and endurance • All-Out Test – measures Critical Force (CF) and anaerobic capacity (W′) ## SINGLE EXERCISES Climbro includes six predefined exercises targeting different physical qualities: • Strength – develops maximal finger strength • Power – develops explosive finger strength • Hypertrophy – stimulates muscle growth and improves strength endurance • High Intensity Endurance – improves high-intensity endurance and oxygen extraction • Medium Intensity Endurance – maximizes oxygen utilization and endurance • Low Intensity Endurance – promotes capillarization and aerobic adaptations • Recovery – stimulates blood flow and metabolite removal These exercises are intended for experienced climbers who prefer to build and manage their own training routines. ## FREE MEASUREMENT The Free Measurement feature lets you fully customize protocol parameters while recording and saving raw force data for detailed performance analysis. ## PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS The Performance Analytics screen visualizes your progress over time by displaying weekly best results for selected tests across different time periods. ## TRAINING ANALYTICS The Training Analytics screen provides comprehensive summaries of completed workouts through clear and informative charts. ## CLOUD SYNC All test and training results are securely stored in the cloud, so your data remains available even when you switch devices. Please note that this app works exclusively with the Climbro hangboard. You can use it with your own Climbro hangboard or with any compatible board available at a friend's place or your local climbing gym. Terms of Use: https://climbro.com/terms-and-conditions/

About

CWB Runner

Features
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Aplicativo para os atletas da CWB Runner que conta com as seguintes funcionalidades: - Planilha; - Relatório de Treinos; - Calendário de Provas; - Resultado de Provas; - Cadastro de Avaliações/testes; - Histórico comparativo de Avaliações/testes; - Questionário de Anamnese; - Gráficos de Treinos; - Gráficos de Provas; - Artigos e Vídeos; - Ficha de exercícios/musculação; - Rankings de provas; - Sincronismo automático dos treinos; - PAR-Q; - Desafios; - Contrato CWB; - Corridas Virtuais; - Brasões; - Ciclo Menstrual; - E muito mais... Desenvolvedor: Treino Online. Política de Privacidade: https://www.sistematreinoonline.com.br/privacidade/privacidade_cwb.php

Screenshots

Climbro4 screens
CWB Runner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CWB Runner at none against Climbro's 8. Climbro's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Climbro sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. CWB Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Climbro versus CWB Runner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClimbroCWB Runner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClimbro HangboardsTreino Online Informatica ltda - ME

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Climbro

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month Climbro Subscription14 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • 3 Months Climbro Subscription14 Days trial2 variants$12.993 Months
  • 6 Months Climbro Subscription14 Days trial2 variants$24.996 Months
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  • 12 Months Climbro Subscription14 Days trial2 variants$44.991 Year
None

CWB Runner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Climbro free?
Climbro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CWB Runner free?
CWB Runner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Climbro or CWB Runner have ads?
Neither Climbro nor CWB Runner shows ads.

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