Moon Board vs Climbex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
Climbex
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | Moon Board | Climbex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.4 (240 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 240 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 82 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Moon Climbing Ltd | SOLUCIONS 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
Moon Board
- Gym Plan – Single Wall$100.001 Year
- Gym Plan – Multi Wall$200.001 Year
- Unlock Home Wall$39.99
- Unlock Commercial Wall$79.99
Climbex
No in-app purchases









