Comparison

Climb Genius vs Bould

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Climb Genius

This app helps climbers track their sessions, log ascents, and analyze performance metrics. It offers tailored workouts and integrates with Apple Watch to monitor health data during climbs. Achieve your climbing goals with personalized insights and community news.

Highlights
  • Track climbing sessions and log ascents
  • Personalized climbing workouts
  • Apple Watch integration for real-time health data
  • Progress analysis with charts and graphs
  • Climbing news and community updates
  • Goal achievement support
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Elevate Your Climbing Experience: Are you passionate about climbing? Whether you're a seasoned rock climber or just starting your climbing journey, ClimbGenius is your ultimate companion for reaching new heights. Key Features: - Stay Informed with Climbing News: Keep your finger on the pulse of the climbing world with the latest news, trends, and updates. Stay connected to the climbing community and never miss a beat. - Track Your Climbing Sessions: ClimbGenius offers robust session tracking, allowing you to log your climbs effortlessly. Keep detailed records of your ascents, routes, and performance metrics to chart your progress over time. - Climbing Workouts: Whether you're a boulderer, sport climber, or alpinist, ClimbGenius offers tailored workouts to help you improve your strength, endurance, and technique. Elevate your climbing skills and conquer new challenges. - Seamless Apple Watch Integration: Take your climbing experience to the next level with our Apple Watch companion app. Monitor your health data, including heart rate and calories burned, in real-time while you climb. - Track Your Progress: Analyze your climbing statistics and visualize your growth as a climber. ClimbGenius provides insightful charts and graphs to help you understand your strengths and areas for improvement. - Achieve Your Climbing Goals: Whether it's conquering a challenging route or setting a personal best, ClimbGenius is here to support you on your journey to becoming a climbing genius. Download ClimbGenius today and take your climbing to the next level. Elevate your skills, stay motivated, and become a true climbing genius. The walls are calling! For subscription support, please use https://climbgenius.com/contact For subscription Terms & Conditions, please go to https://climbgenius.com/terms For Privacy Policy, please go to https://climbgenius.com/privacy

About

Bould

Features
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CLIMB WITH PURPOSE You send plenty of problems in a session. But are they the ones you meant to send? Did you finish that project? Get back on the slab you always skip? Or did you just wander around… then walk out unsure if you actually got better? That's why this simple indoor bouldering app was created. --- LOG EVERY ATTEMPT WITH A SWIPE • Left = fail • Right = send • Then rate the quality It's faster than grabbing your chalk between each attempt. Forget pen and paper. Forget messy notes on your phone. Forget waiting for your gym to have its own system. This works anywhere. --- TURN CHAOS INTO STRUCTURE • Save views for warm-ups, technique climbs, or projects • Filter and sort by grade, area, attempts, quality, and more • Always know which problems to hit next — no more guessing, no more forgetting • Add structure without feeling restricted by rigid training plans made for athletes (keep climbing fun!) --- SEE PROGRESS YOU CAN FEEL Grades are good. But better footwork? Fewer fails? Smoother sends? That's real progress — and you’ll see it all in your charts. Motivation built in. --- WHY CLIMBERS ARE SWITCHING • Works in any gym (supports multiple gyms & colour systems) • Built for indoor bouldering only • Your private logbook, not a social feed • Simple, clean design that stays out of your way If you'd never hit the weight room or running track without a plan... why climb without one? Download now and make every send count. --- Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Climb Genius4 screens
Bould4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Climb Genius at none against Bould's shown. Bould's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Climb Genius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Bould sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Climb Genius ships an update every 2 months, Bould every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Climb Genius versus Bould: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClimb GeniusBould
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size143 MB54 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAwesome Apps Company Ltd.SIOBHAN FRANCES JAMES-LYNN

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Climb Genius

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
2 purchases

Bould

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited access1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited access1 Month trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Climb Genius free?
Climb Genius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bould free?
Bould is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Climb Genius or Bould have ads?
Bould shows ads; Climb Genius does not.
Which is updated more often, Climb Genius or Bould?
Climb Genius ships an update every 2 months, and Bould every 2 days. Most recently, Climb Genius was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bould on October 30, 2026.

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