# rakkup vs MTL SURF

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MTL SURF at 100% against rakkup's 54%. MTL SURF also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 16). rakkup's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. rakkup sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. MTL SURF asks for nothing beyond the download.

MTL SURF holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: rakkup has 25 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of rakkup's written reviews are positive against 100% of MTL SURF's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | rakkup | MTL SURF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rakkup/id519148082/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtl-surf/id1121864375/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outdoor Geeks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/519148085) | [Kayak Sans Frontieres](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805677059) |

## What reviewers say

### rakkup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rakkup/id519148082)

Access a vast library of climbing and backcountry skiing guidebooks on your mobile device, even without an internet connection. Navigate trails to your destination with turn-by-turn directions and detailed maps. Explore climbs and descents with rich visuals and discover new routes.

**Highlights:** Offline guidebook access, Turn-by-turn trail navigation, GPS-enabled route finding, Map and list browsing, Search and filter capabilities, Color photos and topo drawings

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Elizabeth Furnace | $2.99 | one-time |
| Long Branch and Guide Walls | $3.99 | one-time |
| Reed's Creek | $4.99 | one-time |
| Exit 38 Rock Climbs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Staunton State Park Climbing | $9.99 | one-time |
| Silverton | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bridger Ridge | $9.99 | one-time |
| Powerlinez | $11.99 | one-time |
| Teton Pass Descents | $14.99 | one-time |
| Snoqualmie Pass | $14.99 | one-time |
| Index Town Walls | $15.99 | one-time |
| Red Rocks Climbs by SuperTopo | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mt. Erie | $19.99 | one-time |
| Potrero Chico | $19.99 | one-time |
| Backcountry Skiing California's Eastern Sierra | $19.99 | one-time |
| Vermont Tough Schist | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🗺️ GPS navigation to crags and trails
- 📸 High-quality photos with route overlays
- 🔍 Powerful filtering and search capabilities
- 📱 Offline functionality without internet
- ✍️ Curated content from professional authors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing
- 🧭 Unintuitive and confusing navigation UI
- 🔋 Requires background location services
- 📉 Inconsistent guidebook quality by author
- ❌ Missing major climbing areas and routes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on login
- App freezes when opening routes
- Crashes every 30 seconds to few minutes
- Splash screen appears repeatedly despite cached data
- Collapse/expand toggles stop working

**Requested features**

- Simplified and more intuitive UI redesign
- Gear and rack information for routes
- Pitch length specifications
- User ratings and comments system
- Personalization settings (filter preferences)


### MTL SURF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtl-surf/id1121864375)

Get real-time river conditions for surfing, including water temperature, level, and flow. Make informed decisions about when and how to surf, and track historical data with charts.

**Highlights:** Live river metrics (temperature, level, debit), Wave quality prediction, Wetsuit recommendation, Historical data charts, Session planning tool

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is rakkup free?

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

### Is MTL SURF free?

MTL SURF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, rakkup or MTL SURF?

MTL SURF is rated higher. rakkup averages 2.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while MTL SURF averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do rakkup or MTL SURF have ads?

Neither rakkup nor MTL SURF shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, rakkup or MTL SURF?

rakkup ships an update every 2 months, and MTL SURF every 2 months. Most recently, rakkup was updated on September 24, 2026 and MTL SURF on September 10, 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.*