# rakkup vs AspectAvy

The clearest difference is rating: AspectAvy at 3.8 against rakkup's 2.2. AspectAvy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16). rakkup's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

AspectAvy holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 37 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of rakkup's written reviews are positive against 50% of AspectAvy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | rakkup | AspectAvy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rakkup/id519148082/reviews) | **[3.8 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aspectavy/id1660488296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **37** |
| Positive reviews | **53.9% of reviews** | 50.0% 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 | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Outdoor Geeks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/519148085) | [Aspect Avy Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660487514) |

## 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)


### AspectAvy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aspectavy/id1660488296)

This app provides real-time avalanche safety information and tools for backcountry enthusiasts. It features dynamic slope angle shading, live forecasts, and LiDAR mapping to help users assess risk and make informed decisions in avalanche terrain.

**Highlights:** Dynamic slope angle shading, Live avalanche and weather forecasts, LiDAR mapping, Safety checklists, Built-in slope angle meter, Route tracking and sharing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is rakkup free?

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

### Is AspectAvy free?

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

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

AspectAvy is rated higher. rakkup averages 2.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while AspectAvy averages 3.8 from 37 ratings.

### Do rakkup or AspectAvy have ads?

Neither rakkup nor AspectAvy shows ads.

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

rakkup ships an update every 2 months, and AspectAvy every 2 months. Most recently, rakkup was updated on September 24, 2026 and AspectAvy on June 8, 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.*