# Retro Flash vs Red

The clearest difference is rating: Retro Flash at 4.7 against Red's 3.4. Retro Flash also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 55%) and ratings volume (226 vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Retro Flash sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Red sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Retro Flash holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Retro Flash has 226 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Retro Flash's written reviews are positive against 55% of Red's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Retro Flash | Red |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-flash-climbing/id1519582483/reviews)** | [3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-point-3d-climbing-guide/id1670082950/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **226** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **82.9% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 162 MB | 537 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arcade Bouldering UG (haftungsbeschrnkt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519582485) | [Alpha Outdoors Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669421160) |

## What reviewers say

### Retro Flash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retro-flash-climbing/id1519582483)

This app helps climbers maximize their spray wall training with unique tools for setting various problems and supports multiple grading systems. It fosters a community for climbers to share and improve their training.

**Highlights:** Spray wall problem setting, Supports symmetrical, partly symmetrical, adjustable, and private walls, Circuit and competition boulder creation, Fontainebleau, Dankyu, and Hueco grading systems, Customizable grading systems, Wall upgrades for new possibilities

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Rules for Circles | $4.99 | one-time |
| Home Wall Year Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month Upgrade Pass | $8.99 | one-time |
| Additional Wall | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gym Year Pass Tier 1 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Add Gym | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gym Year Pass Tier 2 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 6 Months Upgrade Pass | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive
- 💰 Free to use, affordable one-time fees
- 🏠 Perfect for home walls
- 👥 Great community feature
- 🚀 Fast and functional

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Horrid UI
- 🐛 Massive bugs and data loss
- 🛠️ App is useless when buggy
- ❓ Unclear target audience
- 🧭 Navigation can be challenging

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot see sends anymore
- All boulders set to unclimbed for all users
- Statistics are gone
- Won't let me reset wall
- Won't let me delete walls

**Requested features**

- Add a tick list of all climbs done
- Show number and distribution of grades
- Copy route feature for minor adjustments
- Ability to edit names or grades of existing boulders


### Red

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-point-3d-climbing-guide/id1670082950)

Discover and navigate rock climbing routes with detailed 3D guides. Access climbing data for over 1300 walls globally, with offline download capabilities for remote areas. Quickly find climbs using a flexible search function.

**Highlights:** High-definition 3D climbing guides, Offline crag and wall downloads, Global climbing data (1300+ walls), Fast and flexible search, Supports multiple continents

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Red-Point+ Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Red-Point+ Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Retro Flash free?

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

### Is Red free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Retro Flash or Red?

Retro Flash is rated higher. Retro Flash averages 4.7 out of 5 from 226 ratings, while Red averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do Retro Flash or Red have ads?

Neither Retro Flash nor Red shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Retro Flash or Red?

Retro Flash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Red every 3 weeks. Most recently, Retro Flash was updated on November 3, 2026 and Red 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.*