# rakkup vs CodClimb

The clearest difference is rating: CodClimb at 5.0 against rakkup's 2.2. CodClimb also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). rakkup's advantage is ratings volume (25 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CodClimb holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: rakkup has 25 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

rakkup ships an update every 2 months, CodClimb every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | rakkup | CodClimb |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rakkup/id519148082/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codclimb/id6769539741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Outdoor Geeks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/519148085) | [runcheng li](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896666842) |

## 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)


### CodClimb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/codclimb/id6769539741)

This app provides real-time climbability scores for US climbing crags, powered by detailed weather data. Plan your climbing trips with hour-by-hour forecasts, compare multiple locations, and get alerts for optimal conditions. It also fosters a community for sharing condition reports and beta.

**Highlights:** Live 0-100 climbability score, Real-time weather data integration, Hour-by-hour and 7-day forecasts, Crag comparison tool, User-submitted crag suggestions, Live condition reports from climbers, Customizable alerts

**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 CodClimb free?

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

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

CodClimb is rated higher. rakkup averages 2.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while CodClimb averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do rakkup or CodClimb have ads?

Neither rakkup nor CodClimb shows ads.

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

rakkup ships an update every 2 months, and CodClimb every 4 days. Most recently, rakkup was updated on October 13, 2026 and CodClimb on October 5, 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.*