# rakkup vs Camparator

The clearest difference is rating: Camparator at 4.3 against rakkup's 2.2. Camparator also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16). rakkup's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (25 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Camparator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: rakkup has 25 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of rakkup's written reviews are positive against 50% of Camparator'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, Camparator every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | rakkup | Camparator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rakkup/id519148082/reviews) | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camparator/id1476776736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **53.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outdoor Geeks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/519148085) | [David Southgate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468605548) |

## 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)


### Camparator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/camparator/id1476776736)

Easily compare various types of climbing gear, including cams, nuts, and hexes. Visualize sizes side-by-side on a chart to compare different manufacturers or identify gaps in your equipment rack.

**Highlights:** Compare climbing gear types (cams, nuts, hexes), Visualize gear sizes on a chart, Compare models from different manufacturers, Evaluate equipment rack gaps, Privacy policy included

**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 Camparator free?

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

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

Camparator is rated higher. rakkup averages 2.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Camparator averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do rakkup or Camparator have ads?

Neither rakkup nor Camparator shows ads.

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

rakkup ships an update every 2 months, and Camparator every 7 months. Most recently, rakkup was updated on September 24, 2026 and Camparator on August 22, 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.*