Force Board vs Frez
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Force Board
This app provides a weight-free strength training platform for athletes, focusing on finger and major muscle groups. It allows users to train and track every rep, offering over 600 lbs of resistance for isometric training. The platform is lightweight and portable for on-the-go workouts.
- Weight-free full-body training
- Lightweight and portable design
- Rep tracking with the app
- Over 600 lbs of resistance
- Isometric training for fingers
- Muscle group training
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Force Board is a smart, weight-free strength training platform for rock climbers and other athletes to train fingers and major muscle groups. Force Board Offers - Full-body training WITHOUT WEIGHTS - LIGHTWEIGHT & PORTABLE for training on the go - TRAIN & TRACK every rep with the Force Board App - OVER 600 LBS of training resistance - ISOMETRIC TRAINING for fingers and other muscle groups Defy Your Limits with Force Board!
Frez
This app offers isometric training routines with real-time force feedback. Track your performance, build custom workouts, and measure your strength gains. It works offline and connects to Bluetooth force measurement devices.
- Real-time force tracking
- Peak and endurance tests
- Customizable workout routines
- Offline mode
- Bluetooth device connectivity
- Performance data visualization
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Frez (formerly ClimbHarder): Train Without Moving. Improve With Data. Frez helps you train smarter with isometric workouts. Whether you’re a climber, athlete, Frez gives you real-time feedback and structured routines based on your performance. Real-time Force Tracking • Visualize your force output live through Bluetooth-connected crane scales. Know exactly how hard you’re pulling — and how long you can hold it. Peak & Endurance Tests • Measure your Maximum Voluntary Contraction (MVC) or hold a force over time. Frez records every detail, so you can track your gains and compare sessions. Custom Routines • Build and follow your own isometric training routines — with full control over reps, sets, rest time, and target force. Offline Mode • No signal in the gym? No problem. Frez works even when you’re offline. Frez supports your strength journey — one pull at a time. = Frez service access permissions Frez uses minimal device permissions, and we'll explain why. = [Optional] Bluetooth permissions We need Bluetooth permissions to connect with force measurement devices. Subscription Terms: Payment will be charged to the credit card connected to your Apple account when you confirm the initial subscription purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the cost of the renewal will be identified. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Read more about our terms and conditions here: Privacy Policy: https://frez.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://frez.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Frez at 100% against Force Board's 56%. Frez also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Force Board sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Frez sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Frez holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Force Board's written reviews are positive against 100% of Frez's.
Force Board ships an update monthly, Frez weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Force Board | Frez |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (16 ratings) | 4.7 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 16 | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 120 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | PitchSix | Donghyun Kim |
Customer experience
Force Board
Frez
In-app purchases
Force Board
- Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
- Monthly Plan$29.991 Month
- Yearly Plan$29.991 Year
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- Yearly Plan$249.991 Year
Frez
- ClimbHarder Premium (Monthly)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Training Tools (Monthly)2 variants$3.991 Month
- Training Tools (Monthly)$4.991 Month
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- ClimbHarder Premium (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- Training Tools (Yearly)$19.991 Year
- ClimbHarder Premium (Yearly)1 Month trial$23.991 Year
- Training Tools (Yearly)3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Training Tools (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Training Tools (Yearly)14 Days trial$29.991 Year
- ClimbHarder Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- ClimbHarder Premium (Yearly)1 Year trial$29.991 Year
- ClimbHarder Training Tools$29.99
- ClimbHarder Training Tools$39.99
- ClimbHarder Training Tools$89.99
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- ClimbHarder Training Tools$119.99








