# Ferrata Guide vs OpenCanyon.org

The clearest difference is rating: OpenCanyon.org at 5.0 against Ferrata Guide's 4.3. OpenCanyon.org also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Ferrata Guide's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (23 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ferrata Guide sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $17.99 per year. OpenCanyon.org asks for nothing beyond the download.

OpenCanyon.org holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ferrata Guide has 23 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ferrata Guide ships an update every 9 days, OpenCanyon.org every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ferrata Guide | OpenCanyon.org |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ferrata-guide/id1549523239/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opencanyonorg/id6478461718/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 73 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HARMANEC s.r.o](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549523241) | [Urs Kobald](https://appshunter.io/developer/1723297501) |

## What reviewers say

### Ferrata Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ferrata-guide/id1549523239)

Discover and navigate via ferratas worldwide with a comprehensive database featuring detailed descriptions, topos, ratings, and photos. Plan your adventures, track your climbs, and connect with a community of fellow climbers.

**Highlights:** Extensive via ferrata database, Interactive map with advanced filtering, Detailed route descriptions and topos, User ratings and photos, Personal climbing profiles, Community communication features

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly subscription | $17.99 | per year |


### OpenCanyon.org

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opencanyonorg/id6478461718)

Access a comprehensive offline database of canyons for planning and on-location use. Search, filter, and view detailed information, including GPS coordinates and community reports. Navigate to canyons using your preferred map application.

**Highlights:** Offline canyon access, Map-based canyon search, Advanced filtering and search, Detailed canyon information, Navigation integration, GPX export, Community trip reports

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ferrata Guide free?

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

### Is OpenCanyon.org free?

OpenCanyon.org is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ferrata Guide or OpenCanyon.org?

OpenCanyon.org is rated higher. Ferrata Guide averages 4.3 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while OpenCanyon.org averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ferrata Guide or OpenCanyon.org have ads?

Ferrata Guide shows ads; OpenCanyon.org does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ferrata Guide or OpenCanyon.org?

Ferrata Guide ships an update every 9 days, and OpenCanyon.org every 2 months. Most recently, Ferrata Guide was updated on October 20, 2026 and OpenCanyon.org on October 22, 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.*