# rakkup vs PIEPS

The clearest difference is rating: PIEPS at 4.9 against rakkup's 2.2. PIEPS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and ratings volume (1K vs 25). rakkup's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

PIEPS holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PIEPS has 1K ratings behind it against 25, 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 63% of PIEPS's.

rakkup ships an update every 2 months, PIEPS monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | rakkup | PIEPS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rakkup/id519148082/reviews) | **[4.9 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pieps/id1148014050/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | **63.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outdoor Geeks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/519148085) | [Pieps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1148014049) |

## 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)


### PIEPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pieps/id1148014050)

Configure, check, and update your PIEPS or Black Diamond avalanche transceiver. Train your rescue skills with your phone as a remote control and register your device for additional services.

**Highlights:** Device configuration, Functionality check, Firmware updates, Rescue skills training, Remote control functionality, Device registration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient app updates
- 🚀 Quick Bluetooth connection
- 👍 Functional, well-designed app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bluetooth connection issues
- 🐛 App login/registration problems
- 🐛 App not working on certain devices
- 🔋 Battery compartment design issues

**Reported bugs**

- App home screen going blank
- Incompatibility with certain beacon models

**Requested features**

- Support for more languages (e.g. Russian, Japanese)
- Improved security for app login/registration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is rakkup free?

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

### Is PIEPS free?

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

### Which has better reviews, rakkup or PIEPS?

PIEPS is rated higher. rakkup averages 2.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while PIEPS averages 4.9 from 1K ratings.

### Do rakkup or PIEPS have ads?

Neither rakkup nor PIEPS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, rakkup or PIEPS?

rakkup ships an update every 2 months, and PIEPS monthly. Most recently, rakkup was updated on September 24, 2026 and PIEPS on September 25, 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.*