Comparison

OpenCanyon.org vs ClimberPyramid

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

Head to head
About

OpenCanyon.org

Access a comprehensive offline database of canyons for planning and on-location use. Search, filter, and view detailed information, including GPS coordinates and community reports. Navigate to canyons using your preferred map application.

Highlights
  • Offline canyon access
  • Map-based canyon search
  • Advanced filtering and search
  • Detailed canyon information
  • Navigation integration
  • GPX export
  • Community trip reports
Features
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OpenCanyon.org brings the canyon database from opencanyon.org to your smartphone. The app works online and offline and is suitable for planning at home and for use on location. Features • Offline mode – save canyons including images, topos and descriptions locally and use them without an internet connection • Map search – find canyons on the map • Filters and full-text search – by name, country, duration, difficulty, number of rappels and rating • Detail view – key data, description, GPS coordinates, trip reports, photos and links • Navigation – open coordinates in Apple Maps, Google Maps, Organic Maps or Swisstopo • GPX export – export the main coordinate of a canyon tour as GPX • Community reports – descents and feedback from other users • Content in German, French, Italian and English OpenCanyon.org is an open, community-driven platform. Important safety notice Canyoning is a demanding and potentially dangerous outdoor activity. It requires physical fitness, technical skill, proper equipment and thorough preparation. The information in this app does not replace qualified training, local reconnaissance or up-to-date weather and water level reports. Use is at your own risk. Check current conditions before each trip and, when in doubt, consult experienced canyoning guides.

About

ClimberPyramid

Features
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ClimberPyramid is the climbing logbook built around your grade pyramid. Track every send, flash, and onsight, then see exactly where you stand — and what to push next. LOG YOUR CLIMBS Record climbs by discipline with the grade scale you use Capture date, location, result, and route names in seconds Build a complete history of your progression PYRAMID REPORTS See your grade pyramid per discipline, calculated on device Spot your base, project tier, and the gaps between ROUTE BETA, YOUR WAY Save private beta with photos, doodles, voice notes, and video links Organize beta by grade, location, and discipline SHARED BETA CATALOG Publish beta to the public catalog Browse, upvote, and comment on other climbers' sequences WORKS OFFLINE View and edit logs and beta with no signal at the crag Syncs automatically when you're back online CLIMBER PRO & SUPPORTER ClimberPyramid is free to use. Optional Pro and Supporter subscriptions (monthly or annual) unlock higher quotas and support development. Subscription revenue goes directly toward funding local climbing community projects — new routes, crag access, bolting and maintenance — chosen through proposals from the community itself. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account. Terms of Use: https://climberpyramid.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://climberpyramid.com/privacy/ Whether you're projecting at the crag or training in the gym, ClimberPyramid turns your climbs into clear progress.

Screenshots

OpenCanyon.org4 screens
ClimberPyramid3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OpenCanyon.org at none against ClimberPyramid's 2. ClimberPyramid's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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. ClimberPyramid sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. OpenCanyon.org asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OpenCanyon.org ships an update every 2 months, ClimberPyramid fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
OpenCanyon.org versus ClimberPyramid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpenCanyon.orgClimberPyramid
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUrs KobaldNikola Djuric

In-app purchases

None

OpenCanyon.org

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ClimberPyramid

Subscriptions2
  • Climber Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Climber Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is OpenCanyon.org free?
OpenCanyon.org is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ClimberPyramid free?
ClimberPyramid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do OpenCanyon.org or ClimberPyramid have ads?
Neither OpenCanyon.org nor ClimberPyramid shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OpenCanyon.org or ClimberPyramid?
OpenCanyon.org ships an update every 2 months, and ClimberPyramid fortnightly. Most recently, OpenCanyon.org was updated on October 22, 2026 and ClimberPyramid on October 14, 2026.

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