98 Training vs BoulderMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
98 Training
This app offers a comprehensive fitness experience with diverse training programs, a vast movement library, and expert coaching. Access science-based knowledge, connect with a supportive global community, and achieve your health and wellness goals.
- Five unique training programs
- Extensive movement library
- Expert coaching and insights
- Knowledge base with articles
- Global supportive community
- Nutrition and mindset guidance
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WHAT IS 98 TRAINING? 98 Training brings you an unrivalled, global-industry standard of training that challenges your potential and turns training into an intrinsic part of your well-being. Wherever you are in the world, our measured and proven programs, extensive movement library and training insights, expert coaches and tight-knit community will be supporting you as you not only reach but surpass your training goals. OUR PROGRAMS Offering five unique training programs; each intentionally designed and rigorously tested to ensure you not only reach but surpass any fitness goal. Performance: Our flagship strength & conditioning program, purpose built to develop all aspects of training - strength, endurance, power and mobility. Capacity: A specialised 3-day training blueprint designed to improve your performance across all energy systems. Strength: A targeted and systematic approach to strength training; designed to increase all attributes of strength, with the option to utilise as an adjunct to other training modalities or as a stand alone program. Hybrid: A unique minimal equipment program designed for new and experienced athletes that desire a challenge without complications. Groundwork: Our no gear training program. Built to maintain your fitness without any equipment. OUR KNOWLEDGE 98 Training believes that knowledge is wealth! That’s why the 98 Training app has its own Knowledge Base which is stacked with science-based training advice, nutrition and wellbeing articles and more. Just like the 360-approach to the programs, 98 Training incorporates their ethos outside of the gym, offering all avenues to educate and provide knowledge for living a healthy, active, and fitness-orientated lifestyle. OUR COMMUNITY There’s so much more to 98 Training than just its acclaimed programs. The 98 community allows like-minded individuals to connect, encouraging you to share your results after each workout. No matter where you are in the world, the community will make you feel at home and a part of the 98 family. STARTING IS SIMPLE We offer 3 auto-renewing subscription options: • 1 Month • 3 Months • 12 Months Whether you’re an everyday athlete, elite-athlete or all-round high performer, 98 Training is specifically designed to enable you to reach, meet and exceed your fitness goals. Contact us at support@98training.com. By purchasing, you accept our Terms of Use (https://www.98training.com/terms-and-conditions/) and Privacy Policy (https://www.98training.com/privacy-policy/). Together, we train like athletes.
BoulderMate
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BoulderMate is built for climbers who want to record and understand their sessions. It helps you reflect on how you climbed, spot patterns over time, and head into your next session with clear intent. Whether you’re projecting harder problems or building consistency, BoulderMate turns every session into something you can learn from. • Climb Logging Made Simple Log indoor bouldering problems quickly and clearly. Track attempts, sends, and beta usage using your gym’s color grading system, with optional V-scale tracking if you want more structure. Add short beta notes, mark favorite climbs, and attach photos or videos so important details aren’t lost between sessions. • Ask Mate — Photo-Based Climb Insights Use Ask Mate to turn a boulder photo into richer climb details in seconds. It helps you fill in key attributes automatically, so your log becomes more consistent and useful without extra effort. These extra details make it easier to track performance across more dimensions over time, and understand what styles and demands you’re improving at. • Intelligent Session Recaps After each session, BoulderMate generates a concise, encouraging Session Recap. Instead of raw stats, you get a short review that highlights strengths, identifies one focus area, and suggests how to improve next time. Mate Score balances effort, performance, progress, variety, and efficiency to help you reflect. • See Progress Across Sessions Session recaps make it easy to notice trends across recent climbs. You can see how consistency, problem choice, rest, and movement patterns evolve over time. This helps you reinforce what’s working and adjust your approach before habits form. • Photos, Videos, and Beta Memory BoulderMate doubles as a visual climbing journal. Capture climbs with the in-app camera or attach photos and videos from your library. Swipe between media, view climbs fullscreen, and revisit past projects whenever you need inspiration or beta reminders. • Sessions and Gym Profiles Group climbs into sessions and associate them with specific gyms. Create gym profiles with custom color grading systems that match each location. Over time, you build a clean, chronological history of your climbing across gyms and visits. • Clear Climb Details Each climb has a focused detail view showing difficulty, result, style, session context, and media at a glance. Everything stays editable, so you can update grades, notes, media, or timestamps as your perspective changes. Safe delete confirmations protect your data from accidental loss. • Designed for Climbers BoulderMate uses a clean, card-based interface optimized for quick use between climbs. Color-coded difficulty badges match gym systems. The app is designed to stay out of your way while you climb. • Privacy First All climbing data is stored locally on your device. Photos and videos remain private, with no cloud sync or account required. You stay in full control of your climbing history. • Who It’s For BoulderMate is ideal for indoor boulderers tracking gym progress, climbers working on projects, and anyone who wants to climb with more intention. If you care about learning from each session, this app is built for you. Track every hold. Learn from every attempt. Climb with confidence. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17KpP84erD4g9LvK539NmpJ4YFzb7QA6YiJafh3msxs4/edit?usp=sharing
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 98 Training at 15.1 against BoulderMate's 26.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. 98 Training sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.49 per month and BoulderMate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | 98 Training | BoulderMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 98 Training Pty Limited | Xiangyu Chen |
In-app purchases
98 Training
- 1 Month14 Days trial$24.491 Month
- 3 Months14 Days trial$54.993 Months
- 12 Months14 Days trial$144.991 Year
BoulderMate
- BoulderMate Pro – Monthly$4.991 Month









