Comparison

Boulder Scoring vs Climbing Gyms

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

Head to head
About

Boulder Scoring

This application facilitates live scoring for bouldering competitions. It supports various common competition formats, eliminating the need for manual score tabulation. Set up your event and manage scores seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Live scoring for bouldering competitions
  • Supports common competition formats
  • Eliminates manual score tabulation
  • Easy competition setup
  • Real-time score updates
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Running a bouldering competition shouldn't mean drowning in paper scorecards and spreadsheets. BoulderScoring is the competition management app built specifically for climbing gyms and comp organizers — so you can focus on the event, not the math. Set up in minutes. Create your comp, configure categories, assign boulders, and share a password with your climbers. That's it. No complicated setup, no IT required. Real-time scoring, live leaderboards. Scores update the moment they're entered. Climbers, coaches, and spectators can follow standings live on any device — no refreshing, no waiting. Self-entry or judge mode — your call. Let climbers log their own sends on their phones, or assign judges to boulders for formal competitions where accuracy matters. Both modes work together seamlessly. Flexible enough for many formats. Points-based scoring with tops, zones, and attempt penalties. Redpoint scoring with custom boulder values. Tops-only. Flash bonuses. Configure it to match your comp exactly. Built for real gyms. Separate categories by gender, age, and skill level. Assign different boulder sets to different divisions. Run team competitions alongside individual results. Export final standings when it's done. BoulderScoring is free to use. No subscriptions, no per-event fees — just a better way to run your comp.

About

Climbing Gyms

Features
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Climbing-gyms.com is the ultimate app for climbers everywhere. Whether you’re hunting for your next bouldering spot or logging your latest ascent, our community-driven platform has you covered. Search a global database of over 2,000 climbing gyms—constantly growing thanks to user contributions—and find the perfect gym near you. Track your climbs, monitor your progress, and share your victories, all in one place. A seamless blend of exploration and achievement, powered by a passionate community of climbers like you. Download now and elevate your climbing game!

Screenshots

Boulder Scoring4 screens
Climbing Gyms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Boulder Scoring at 16.6 against Climbing Gyms's 18.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boulder Scoring ships an update every 2 weeks, Climbing Gyms every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Boulder Scoring versus Climbing Gyms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoulder ScoringClimbing Gyms
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGraf x Apps LLCTom Wecker

In-app purchases

None

Boulder Scoring

No in-app purchases

None

Climbing Gyms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boulder Scoring free?
Boulder Scoring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Climbing Gyms free?
Climbing Gyms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boulder Scoring or Climbing Gyms have ads?
Neither Boulder Scoring nor Climbing Gyms shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Boulder Scoring or Climbing Gyms?
Boulder Scoring ships an update every 2 weeks, and Climbing Gyms every 10 days. Most recently, Boulder Scoring was updated on October 16, 2026 and Climbing Gyms on October 25, 2026.

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