# Vertical vs Topo Bleau

The clearest difference is monetization model: Topo Bleau at free with in-app purchases against Vertical's subscription. Topo Bleau also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months) and review sentiment (80% vs 66%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vertical sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Topo Bleau sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Vertical ships an update every 10 months, Topo Bleau monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vertical | Topo Bleau |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertical/id431631593/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **4** | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.6% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 34 MB | 358 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Niveales Medias](https://appshunter.io/developer/426095996) | [Romain Dupont](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546745788) |

## What reviewers say

### Vertical

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertical/id431631593)

This app is a digital magazine dedicated to high mountain sports, featuring climbing, mountaineering, and summit expeditions. It offers stunning imagery, compelling stories, international news, and expert advice on safety and equipment for beginners and advanced climbers alike.

**Highlights:** High mountain sports coverage, Climbing and mountaineering content, Expert advice and tips, International alpinism news, Topographical guides (topos), Stunning photography and stories

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abonnement (1 an) | $19.99 | per year |
| Vertical GB 29 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vertical GB 30 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vertical GB 31 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vertical GB 32 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vertical GB 33 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vertical GB 34 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vertical GB 35 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vertical GB 36 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vertical GB 57 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Vertical - 82 | $6.99 | one-time |


### Topo Bleau

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topo-bleau/id1448601343)

This app helps climbers explore and organize sessions in the Fontainebleau forest. It provides detailed information on thousands of boulders, including photos, geo-referenced locations, and filtering options. Track your achievements with a built-in climbing notebook and stay updated with local news.

**Highlights:** Boulder discovery and detailed descriptions, Geo-referenced boulder locations, Filtering by boulder type, sector, and accessibility, Photos of boulder openings, Climbing notebook for tracking achievements, Offline functionality (except videos), Local climbing news and events

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All areas | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vertical free?

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

### Is Topo Bleau free?

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

### Do Vertical or Topo Bleau have ads?

Neither Vertical nor Topo Bleau shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Vertical or Topo Bleau?

Vertical ships an update every 10 months, and Topo Bleau monthly. Most recently, Vertical was updated on October 19, 2026 and Topo Bleau on September 23, 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.*