# Only Climb vs Capture The NFC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Capture The NFC at 100% against Only Climb's 20%. Capture The NFC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Only Climb's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Only Climb sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Capture The NFC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Only Climb ships an update every 5 months, Capture The NFC every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Only Climb | Capture The NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-climb/id6456844231/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9** | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 438 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dotpixel](https://appshunter.io/developer/993752132) | [Thomas Richardson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887851473) |

## What reviewers say

### Only Climb

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/only-climb/id6456844231)

Ascend through an immersive world filled with climbable objects and challenging paths. Utilize jumping boosts and a unique checkpoint system to reach the summit and uncover its mysteries. Be careful not to fall!

**Highlights:** Immersive climbing world, Challenging paths, Jumping boost items, Unique checkpoint system, Intuitive controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5 Flags | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hiker Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10 Flags | $5.99 | one-time |
| 10 Spawners | $5.99 | one-time |
| Jumper Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 15 Spawners | $7.99 | one-time |
| Climber Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Parkour Pack | $12.99 | one-time |


### Capture The NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capture-the-nfc/id6762017532)

Explore your surroundings and engage in a live multiplayer territory game by capturing NFC flags and defending locations. Discover hidden clues, compete with others, and expand your influence in a unique real-world adventure.

**Highlights:** Capture real-world NFC flags, Live territory control gameplay, Competitive multiplayer modes, Discover player-created map points, Game Center leaderboards, Family-friendly exploration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Only Climb free?

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

### Is Capture The NFC free?

Capture The NFC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Only Climb or Capture The NFC have ads?

Only Climb shows ads; Capture The NFC does not.

### Which is updated more often, Only Climb or Capture The NFC?

Only Climb ships an update every 5 months, and Capture The NFC every 2 weeks. Most recently, Only Climb was updated on November 3, 2026 and Capture The NFC on October 31, 2026.

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