Bimano Boulder vs ClimbFlow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bimano Boulder
Discover bouldering spots across Switzerland and Europe with detailed photo guides, maps, and area information. Navigate to parking and public transport, with continuously updated content and user feedback options.
- Extensive bouldering spot database
- Detailed photo topos and area maps
- Access and public transport information
- User-submitted feedback for content expansion
- Constantly updated with new areas and boulders
- 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/
ClimbFlow
Track your indoor climbing progress with a comprehensive logbook. Discover routes, get personalized coaching, and connect with the climbing community. Features include route browsing, one-swipe logging, and progress visualization.
- Browse and filter gym routes
- One-swipe route logging
- Personalized AI coaching
- Progress tracking and records
- Community friend feeds
- Multi-language support
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Climb. Log. Compare. Repeat. ClimbFlow turns your climbing sessions into a journal you'll actually want to open. Built in Switzerland, designed for climbers who care about progress and community. EVERY BOULDER, ALL THE TIME • Browse every active boulder at your gym, filterable by grade, hold color, sector, setter, and style • Tap a boulder to see the photo with hold circles annotated • Open the sector map to locate any boulder on the gym floor LOG IN ONE SWIPE • Swipe left on a boulder → log Sent / Flash / Attempt • Swipe right → save to your to-do list or rate the boulder • Star quality, suggest a grade, add style tags — your feedback shapes the community consensus YOUR PROGRESS, YOUR WAY • Streak counter, badges, and personal records • Filter your full history by grade, date, or status • A personalized AI coach gives style-specific tips based on your last sends • Three engagement tiers — see only the widgets that match how you climb COMMUNITY YOU ACTUALLY KNOW • See what your friends climbed today • Climber and setter rankings updated weekly • Discover new boulders the moment they get set • Follow your favorite setters; see their style and cadence DESIGNED FOR THE WALL • 5 languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish • Sign in with Apple or Google — one tap • Designed for one-hand use during a session • Sign in with Apple keeps your email private Made for indoor bouldering gyms. New gyms welcome — get in touch at hello@climbflow.app. PRIVACY We don't sell, share, or use your data for advertising. Your sends and evaluations are yours; community features are opt-in. Full privacy policy at climbflow.app/privacy. Questions? hello@climbflow.app
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ClimbFlow at none against Bimano Boulder's 2. ClimbFlow also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 weeks). 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. ClimbFlow asks for nothing beyond the download.
Bimano Boulder ships an update every 6 weeks, ClimbFlow every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bimano Boulder | ClimbFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Bimano GmbH | Killko Caballero |
Customer experience
Bimano Boulder
ClimbFlow
In-app purchases
Bimano Boulder
- Monthly subscription$7.991 Month
- Yearly subscription$60.991 Year
ClimbFlow
No in-app purchases







