# rakkup vs Powder Project

The clearest difference is rating: Powder Project at 4.3 against rakkup's 2.2. Powder Project also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16). rakkup's advantage is review sentiment (54% vs 38%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Powder Project holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 50 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of rakkup's written reviews are positive against 38% of Powder Project'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, Powder Project every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | rakkup | Powder Project |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rakkup/id519148082/reviews) | **[4.3 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powder-project/id964351472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **50** |
| Positive reviews | **53.9% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 86 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outdoor Geeks, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/519148085) | [Adventure Projects Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/452308787) |

## 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)


### Powder Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/powder-project/id964351472)

Discover and navigate the best ski lines with detailed GPS route information, elevation profiles, and interactive features. Explore over 800 miles of backcountry and sidecountry trails, with new lines constantly added. Download trails for offline use and get insights from local experts.

**Highlights:** GPS route information, Elevation profiles, Interactive features, 800+ miles of ski lines, Offline trail downloads, High-resolution photos, Topographical trail maps

**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 Powder Project free?

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

### Which has better reviews, rakkup or Powder Project?

Powder Project is rated higher. rakkup averages 2.2 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Powder Project averages 4.3 from 50 ratings.

### Do rakkup or Powder Project have ads?

Neither rakkup nor Powder Project shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, rakkup or Powder Project?

rakkup ships an update every 2 months, and Powder Project every 5 weeks. Most recently, rakkup was updated on September 24, 2026 and Powder Project on September 23, 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.*