# MTB Project vs Cruxt

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MTB Project at none against Cruxt's 2. MTB Project also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 1). Cruxt's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cruxt sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MTB Project asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cruxt holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MTB Project has 4.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MTB Project ships an update every 5 weeks, Cruxt every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MTB Project | Cruxt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtb-project/id622364906/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruxt/id6759232422/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 32.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 86 MB | 103 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Adventure Projects Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/452308787) | [John Cottongim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1239212573) |

## What reviewers say

### MTB Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mtb-project/id622364906)

Discover and navigate mountain biking trails with offline maps and detailed GPS route information. Find featured rides, explore local expert insights, and track your location on high-resolution topographical maps. Perfect for planning your next adventure, even without cell service.

**Highlights:** Offline trail maps, GPS route information, Elevation profiles, Featured ride suggestions, High-resolution topographical maps, Location tracking on trails

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great resource for finding trails
- 📍 Accurate trail information
- 🗺️ Detailed maps and elevation profiles
- 🤝 Community-driven content
- 🔍 Helpful for discovering new trails

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Outdated or missing trail information
- 🔒 Login/account issues
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and use
- 🔋 Unreliable GPS and tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when zooming or panning the map
- Elevation and distance data inaccuracies
- Inability to save or export recorded rides
- Inconsistent user interface and navigation

**Requested features**

- Add more trails, especially in non-US regions
- Improve app stability and performance
- Allow offline access to maps and trail data
- Add more customization and personalization options
- Integrate with other fitness/tracking apps


### Cruxt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cruxt/id6759232422)

Connect with local climbers to find partners, organize climbing sessions, and build trust within the community. Discover gyms, chat with your crew, and track your climbing activity.

**Highlights:** Find climbing partners instantly, Create and join climbing sessions, Build trust with peer evaluations, Discover climbing gyms, Chat with your climbing crew, Activity feed for favorite gyms

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cruxt Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Cruxt Pro Annual | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MTB Project free?

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

### Is Cruxt free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MTB Project or Cruxt?

Cruxt is rated higher. MTB Project averages 4.6 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Cruxt averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MTB Project or Cruxt have ads?

Neither MTB Project nor Cruxt shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MTB Project or Cruxt?

MTB Project ships an update every 5 weeks, and Cruxt every 2 days. Most recently, MTB Project was updated on September 20, 2026 and Cruxt on September 18, 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.*