Comparison

Moon Board vs Climbex

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

Head to head
About

Moon Board

This app enhances the climbing experience on both standard and LED MoonBoards. It allows users to view, light up, and add climbing problems, sort and filter them, and track their progress. Users can also create custom lists of problems and share them with others.

Highlights
  • Choose MoonBoard hold setup
  • View and light up climbing problems
  • Add, sort, and filter problems
  • Grade and rate problems
  • Create custom problem lists
  • Log climbing sessions and track progress
  • Share problems and lists
Features
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MoonBoard App – Train Smarter. Climb Harder. The MoonBoard App is the official companion for both standard and LED MoonBoards, giving you instant access to thousands of problems, powerful training tools and seamless board control from your phone or tablet. Key Features Choose your setup — Select the exact hold layout installed on your board. Browse and climb — Explore a global library of MoonBoard problems. Light up problems — Illuminate holds instantly on LED MoonBoards via Bluetooth. Create and share — Add new problems and share them with friends or training partners. Sort and filter — Quickly find climbs by grade, style, rating and more. Track your progress — Log sessions and monitor improvement over time. Build lists — Organise warm‑ups, projects, favourites and training circuits. Easy login — Sign in with your Apple or Google account. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Climbex

Features
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Transform your indoor climbing experience with Climbex - the comprehensive app designed for climbing centers and climbers worldwide. FEATURES THAT ELEVATE YOUR CLIMBING: Route Tracking & Progress • Browse and filter climbing routes by difficulty, color, and zone • Track your sends and attempts with detailed progress analytics • Log climbing sessions with ratings and personal notes Competition & Leagues • Compete in climbing leagues and climb the leaderboards • Join competitions organized by your local climbing center • Compare your progress with other climbers in your category Smart Analytics • Visualize your climbing achievements across all difficulty levels • Track your progression over time with detailed statistics • Set and achieve personal climbing goals Multi-Center Support • Connect with climbing centers worldwide • Access route information for multiple locations • Stay updated with the latest routes and competitions Social Features • Share your climbing achievements with the community • Add Instagram reels of your best sends • Connect with fellow climbers at your local center Route Creation Tools • Interactive spray wall mapping for route setters • Create custom routes with detailed hold information • Professional tools for climbing center management Multilingual Support • Available in English, Spanish, Catalan, and French • Seamless experience regardless of your preferred language Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps on the wall or an experienced climber pushing your limits, Climbex provides the tools you need to track, improve, and enjoy your indoor climbing journey. Join thousands of climbers worldwide who trust Climbex to enhance their climbing experience! Download now and start climbing smarter, not just harder.

Screenshots

Moon Board4 screens
Climbex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Climbex at none against Moon Board's 4. Climbex also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Moon Board's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads and device support 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. Moon Board sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $100.00 per year. Climbex asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Moon Board ships an update every 8 days, Climbex every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Moon Board versus Climbex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMoon BoardClimbex
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (240 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings240 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoon Climbing LtdSOLUCIONS DIGITALS JOA

Bugs and requests

Moon Board

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App gets stuck on loading screen
  • Logged climbs disappearing from logbook
  • Filters and settings not persisting
  • Bluetooth connectivity problems
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching users

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add V-grade support
  • Improve filtering and search
  • Implement auto-disconnect feature
  • Sync logbook and favorites across devices
  • Provide better error handling and feedback

Climbex

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Moon Board

Subscriptions2
  • Gym Plan – Single Wall$100.001 Year
  • Gym Plan – Multi Wall$200.001 Year
One-time2
  • Unlock Home Wall$39.99
  • Unlock Commercial Wall$79.99
None

Climbex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Moon Board free?
Moon Board is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Climbex free?
Climbex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Moon Board or Climbex have ads?
Neither Moon Board nor Climbex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Moon Board or Climbex?
Moon Board ships an update every 8 days, and Climbex every 6 weeks. Most recently, Moon Board was updated on October 25, 2026 and Climbex on October 19, 2026.

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