# rakkup vs Red

The clearest difference is rating: Red at 3.4 against rakkup's 2.2. Red also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). rakkup's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. rakkup sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Red sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Red holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 10 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 54% and 55% positive.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | rakkup | Red |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rakkup/id519148082/reviews) | **[3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-point-3d-climbing-guide/id1670082950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 537 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) | [Alpha Outdoors Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669421160) |

## 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)


### Red

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-point-3d-climbing-guide/id1670082950)

Discover and navigate rock climbing routes with detailed 3D guides. Access climbing data for over 1300 walls globally, with offline download capabilities for remote areas. Quickly find climbs using a flexible search function.

**Highlights:** High-definition 3D climbing guides, Offline crag and wall downloads, Global climbing data (1300+ walls), Fast and flexible search, Supports multiple continents

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Red-Point+ Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Red-Point+ Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is rakkup free?

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

### Is Red free?

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

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

Red is rated higher. rakkup averages 2.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Red averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do rakkup or Red have ads?

Neither rakkup nor Red shows ads.

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

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