BoulderMap vs Bimano Boulder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BoulderMap
Discover and locate outdoor bouldering routes worldwide. Users contribute all climbing problems to a global map, allowing you to find your next challenge or explore new areas.
- World map of bouldering problems
- Locate boulders in the field
- Browse for new projects
- User-contributed content
- Add new problems and areas
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Search a world map of outdoor boulder problems. Locate boulders when you're out in the field or browse the map to find your next project. Everything on the map is contributed by users. Anyone can add a new boulder problem or area to the map.
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: BoulderMap at 100% against Bimano Boulder's 40%. BoulderMap also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BoulderMap asks for nothing beyond the download.
BoulderMap ships an update every 2 weeks, Bimano Boulder every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BoulderMap | Bimano Boulder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Avario Babushka | Bimano GmbH |
Customer experience
BoulderMap
Bimano Boulder
In-app purchases
BoulderMap
No in-app purchases
Bimano Boulder
- Monthly subscription$7.991 Month
- Yearly subscription$60.991 Year
