# rakkup vs RRC

The clearest difference is rating: RRC at 4.6 against rakkup's 2.2. RRC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). rakkup's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. rakkup sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. RRC asks for nothing beyond the download.

RRC holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RRC has 129 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of rakkup's written reviews are positive against 47% of RRC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

rakkup ships an update every 2 months, RRC weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | rakkup | RRC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rakkup/id519148082/reviews) | **[4.6 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rrc/id1288631104/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **129** |
| Positive reviews | **53.9% of reviews** | 46.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Outdoor Geeks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/519148085) | [RAY ELLINGTON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1288631103) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| Powerlinez | $11.99 | one-time |
| Teton Pass Descents | $14.99 | one-time |
| Red Rocks Climbs by SuperTopo | $19.99 | one-time |
| Potrero Chico | $19.99 | one-time |
| Backcountry Skiing California's Eastern Sierra | $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)


### RRC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rrc/id1288631104)

Discover climbing routes and bouldering problems across Kentucky's renowned climbing destinations. This app provides a comprehensive guide to areas like the Red River Gorge and Foxtown Boulders, helping climbers find their next adventure.

**Highlights:** Climbing area guide, Red River Gorge routes, Foxtown Boulders problems, Kentucky climbing information

**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 RRC free?

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

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

RRC is rated higher. rakkup averages 2.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while RRC averages 4.6 from 129 ratings.

### Do rakkup or RRC have ads?

Neither rakkup nor RRC shows ads.

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

rakkup ships an update every 2 months, and RRC weekly. Most recently, rakkup was updated on November 1, 2026 and RRC on November 3, 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.*