# iClimbing vs Polimi Library

The clearest difference is rating: Polimi Library at 4.5 against iClimbing's 1.0. Polimi Library also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 69) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). iClimbing's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 12 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iClimbing sells 69 one-off in-app purchases. Polimi Library asks for nothing beyond the download.

Polimi Library holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 8 respectively.

iClimbing ships an update every 3 months, Polimi Library every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iClimbing | Polimi Library |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iclimbing/id423538211/reviews) | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polimi-library/id474782426/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 7.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 39 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Versante Sud](https://appshunter.io/developer/423533978) | [DOT BEYOND SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1384557126) |

## What reviewers say

### iClimbing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iclimbing/id423538211)

Access climbing guidebooks on your device. Discover climbing spots, bouldering areas, and indoor gyms with detailed information and topos available for purchase. Offline access is available after initial data download.

**Highlights:** Digital guidebooks, Crag and bouldering spot discovery, Indoor gym locator, Filter by features and difficulty, Detailed information and topos, Offline access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (69)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grotta Cazzafri | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grotta delle Tre Porte | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grotta del Dente di Drago | $0.99 | one-time |
| Grotta Torre Uluzzo . | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rombo delle Galassie | $0.99 | one-time |
| AIMONI - FALESIA DEL BOSCO | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ciarro Torre | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sitting Bull | $0.99 | one-time |
| Parete dei Cuni | $0.99 | one-time |
| Schiappa delle Grise Neire | $0.99 | one-time |
| La Chiusa | $1.99 | one-time |
| Scoglio della Rasica | $1.99 | one-time |
| Murio del Torrone | $1.99 | one-time |
| Caramanico Terme           … | $1.99 | one-time |
| Placca del Tecchiaiolo     … | $1.99 | one-time |
| Falesia dell'Eremo | $1.99 | one-time |
| Maratea San Biagio | $1.99 | one-time |
| Letino - Pescopanni | $1.99 | one-time |
| Maratea Canyon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Melloblocco | $1.99 | one-time |
| Il Mostro | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cima dell’Averta | $1.99 | one-time |
| Il remaiolo | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cimitero | $1.99 | one-time |
| La Caprabile und la Follia | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gola di Lago | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ancesieu | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kluan Roatwandl | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cinque Torri | $2.99 | one-time |
| CAMPO SPORTIVO | $2.99 | one-time |
| Placche dell'Oasi COMPLETAR… | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mosquito Coast | $2.99 | one-time |
| San Prisco | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bregolana i Tornanti | $2.99 | one-time |
| Torre dello Ziro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pizzo Torrone Centrale e Or… | $2.99 | one-time |
| La Zanca | $2.99 | one-time |
| Foppiano | $2.99 | one-time |
| Capo San Martino (Camos) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pugerna | $2.99 | one-time |
| San Sebastiano Tamer e Moiazza | $2.99 | one-time |
| Città dei Sassi | $3.99 | one-time |
| Valle d’Angri            … | $3.99 | one-time |
| Belvedere | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gottardo | $3.99 | one-time |
| Presolana Centrale e del Prato | $3.99 | one-time |
| Presolana Orientale VERSANT… | $3.99 | one-time |
| Massone | $4.99 | one-time |
| Villette | $4.99 | one-time |
| Klettergarten im Val Vannino | $5.99 | one-time |
| Presolana Occidentale  VERS… | $8.99 | one-time |
| Gruppo del Sellla | $9.99 | one-time |
| PUGLIA Rock | $25.00 | one-time |
| Abruzzo Rock | $29.00 | one-time |
| Valli Bresciane Falesie | $29.00 | one-time |
| DOLOMITI NEW AGE ITA | $29.00 | one-time |
| DOLOMITI NEW AGE ENG | $29.00 | one-time |
| DOLOMITI NEW AGE TED | $29.00 | one-time |
| Di roccia di Sole Crags | $31.99 | one-time |
| Arco Pareti vol. 2 | $31.99 | one-time |
| Finale EN r2 | $31.99 | one-time |
| Dolomites Crags | $33.99 | one-time |
| DOLOMITI Hard Rock | $35.00 | one-time |
| Sardegna Est Falesie ENG | $35.00 | one-time |
| SELLA ROCK EN | $35.00 | one-time |
| Le vie del sale | $35.00 | one-time |
| Presolana | $35.00 | one-time |
| Salty Routes | $39.00 | one-time |
| Salzige Routen | $39.00 | one-time |


### Polimi Library

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polimi-library/id474782426)

Access the Politecnico Milano university library catalog from your smartphone or tablet. Manage your reader status, request and extend loans, save bibliographies, and receive notifications. Search by typing, voice, or barcode scanning.

**Highlights:** Search university library catalog, Manage reader status, Request, book, and extend loans, Save bibliographies, Receive library notifications, Search by voice or barcode, View new books and news

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iClimbing free?

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

### Is Polimi Library free?

Polimi Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iClimbing or Polimi Library?

Polimi Library is rated higher. iClimbing averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Polimi Library averages 4.5 from 8 ratings.

### Do iClimbing or Polimi Library have ads?

Neither iClimbing nor Polimi Library shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iClimbing or Polimi Library?

iClimbing ships an update every 3 months, and Polimi Library every 12 months. Most recently, iClimbing was updated on September 18, 2026 and Polimi Library on September 5, 2026.

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