Comparison

Climbit Score vs Going Blue

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

Head to head
About

Climbit Score

Get hyper-local weather forecasts and climbing conditions for over 47,000 climbing spots in the US. This tool helps you plan outdoor climbing adventures by providing a unique score based on temperature, humidity, precipitation, cloud cover, and wind speed.

Highlights
  • Hyper-local weather forecasts
  • Location-specific climbing conditions
  • 47,000+ US climbing spots
  • Customizable Climbit Score
  • Compare weather forecasts
  • Zero to five-star rating system
Features
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Climbit - Hyper-local weather forecasts to help you plan when and where to climb. Climbit is your ultimate tool for planning outdoor climbing adventures. Access hyper-local weather forecasts and location-specific climbing conditions for over 47,000 climbing spots across the United States. Customize your Climbit Score to make informed decisions about optimal climbing conditions. Climbit Score: Elevate your climbing experience with our unique Climbit Score system. It consolidates crag-specific weather reports, integrating essential metrics like temperature, humidity, precipitation history, cloud cover, and wind speed to provide a straightforward zero to five-star rating of current and forecasted conditions. Compare Climbing Locations: From local boulders to epic road trip destinations, our comparison page simplifies the process of deciding when and where to climb. Eliminate the guesswork by directly comparing multiple weather forecasts in one place. Explore: Unlock a world of climbing possibilities with Climbit. With data for over 47,000 climbing-specific locations nationwide, whether you're planning a new adventure or mastering your local project, Climbit helps you find the perfect time and place to climb.

About

Going Blue

This weather app provides detailed forecasts via satellite messengers, ideal for remote expeditions. It compresses extensive weather data into single messages, accessible through SMS, Garmin inReach, or iPhone satellite messaging.

Highlights
  • Satellite messenger compatibility
  • Custom data compression codec
  • SMS, Garmin inReach, iPhone messaging support
  • Hourly and 13-day forecasts
  • Multiple weather variables
  • Over 30 forecast models
  • Forecast comparison
Features
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Going Blue is an expedition weather app designed specifically for low-bandwidth satellite connections. It is built for skiers, alpinists, backpackers, kayakers, sailors, hunters, and anyone else who needs detailed weather forecasts in remote places. Going Blue works with direct-to-cell satellite internet, SMS, Garmin inReach, iPhone satellite messaging, and ZOLEO. How it works 1. Build a forecast request in the app. Choose the location, model, and variables that you care about. 2. Send the forecast request to Going Blue via the internet, SMS, Garmin inReach, ZOLEO, or iPhone satellite messaging. 3. Receive an encoded message from Going Blue. Paste it into the app to see a detailed forecast. Features - Satellite ready: Get forecasts anywhere in the world, without cell reception. Works with direct-to-cell satellite internet (Starlink Direct to Cell, T-Satellite), Garmin inReach, ZOLEO, and iPhone satellite messaging. - Hundreds of data points per message: Uses custom compression optimized for weather data to fit a detailed weather forecast into a single message. - 30+ weather models: Forecasts from high-resolution models like HRRR (3km), HRDPS (2.5km), ICON-D2 (2km), and MET Norway (1km). Automatically chooses the best model for your location. - Detailed cloud cover: See up to 10 levels in the atmosphere to differentiate between high clouds, valley fog, and whiteout conditions. - Mountain forecasts: Pressure-level winds and freezing level for high-altitude mountaineering. - Air quality: Plan around wildfire smoke and other pollution with AQI forecasts. - Model agreement: See how well the forecast agrees with models from NOAA, ECMWF, ECCC, and DWD. - Avalanche forecasts: Full avalanche forecasts from Avalanche Canada. - Works offline: All forecasts are saved on your device for comparing multiple models and past forecasts while offline. - Private: Going Blue requires no account and does not store your name, email, or phone number. Terms of Use: https://going.blue/terms

Screenshots

Climbit Score4 screens
Going Blue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Climbit Score at none against Going Blue's 2. Climbit Score also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days) and ratings volume (17 vs 4). On price, rating, ads and monetization model 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. Going Blue sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Climbit Score asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Climbit Score against 5.0 for Going Blue. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Climbit Score ships an update every 3 days, Going Blue every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Climbit Score versus Going Blue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClimbit ScoreGoing Blue
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (17 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB111 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperJoshua AlgerLane Aasen

Customer experience

Climbit Score

All ratings15 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Going Blue

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Climbit Score

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Going Blue

Subscriptions2
  • Going Blue Expedition (1 month)$9.991 Month
  • Going Blue Expedition (annual)$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Climbit Score free?
Climbit Score is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Going Blue free?
Going Blue is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Climbit Score or Going Blue?
Climbit Score and Going Blue are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 17 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Climbit Score or Going Blue have ads?
Neither Climbit Score nor Going Blue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Climbit Score or Going Blue?
Climbit Score ships an update every 3 days, and Going Blue every 8 days. Most recently, Climbit Score was updated on November 4, 2026 and Going Blue on October 31, 2026.

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