Boulder Tracker vs Ascend
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Boulder Tracker
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Break through plateaus and climb smarter! Feeling like you've hit a plateau in your climbing? Youβre not alone. Many climbers think they need complicated training plans to improve, but the truth is, the key to progress often comes down to understanding your own climb and session data. Thatβs where Sendy comes in. Features to Help You Improve: ~Simple Session Logging~ Effortlessly track your climbs, including grades, attempts, and sends, so you can identify patterns and opportunities to improve. Supports V Grades and Font Grades! ~Shareable Session Summaries~ Generate complete, visually appealing summaries of your climbing sessions with just one tap - whether you logged 5 climbs or 100 - and share it via social media, email, or text. ~Data-Driven Insights~ Analyze your climbing sessions with clear, actionable stats. Learn what works for you and make informed adjustments to your training. ~Achievements~ Stay motivated with creative trophies and rewards for breaking into a new grade, completing send milestones, and other achievements. ~Sessions List~ All session data is securely stored locally, making it quick and easy to reminisce about your specific sends and attempts from each of your sessions. ~Progress Celebrations~ Confetti and shareable celebrations make your victories even sweeter. ~Dark and Light Modes~ Enjoy Sendy in Dark Mode or Light Mode, whichever suits your current mood! ~iCloud Backup~ Sleep soundly knowing your data is safe in case your phone is damaged or lost. Stop guessing and start climbing smarter. Sendy gives you the tools to break through plateaus and keep improving - no complicated training plans needed. Download Sendy today and send it!
Ascend
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Level up your climbing with **Ascend**, the ultimate digital logbook built specifically for climbers. Whether you are projecting a tough outdoor route or training at your local bouldering gym, Ascend gives you the tools to track your progress, dial in your beta, and become a stronger climber. TRACK, ANALYZE AND IMPROVE - Log Every Session: Create detailed journal entries for your climbing days. Keep a record of which routes and boulders you tried, the ones you finally sent, and your overall training volume. - Visualize Your Progress: Stay motivated with beautiful, insightful statistics. Ascend features a dynamic training heat map and detailed charts tracking your highest grades so you can see exactly how your performance is trending over time. MASTER YOUR PROJECTS - The Ultimate Beta Book: Create dedicated profiles for your hardest climbs. Jot down your sequence using the text editor, or upload a photo of the wall and **draw your beta directly over the image**. - Integrated Journaling: Your projects are deeply tied to your daily logs. Every time you register an attempt in your journal, your project history is automatically updated, giving you a clear timeline of your progression. - Share Your Beta: Did a friend ask how you got past the crux? Easily export and share your project notes, photos, and drawn betas directly with your climbing partners. BUILT FOR THE CRAG - 100% Offline Support: Deep in the canyon with no cell service? No problem. Ascend works entirely offline, allowing you to log your sends and review your notes exactly when and where you need them. - Seamless iCloud Sync: The moment you are back online, your climbing data is safely backed up and synced across all your Apple devices via iCloud. Download now and start improving!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ascend at every 5 days against Boulder Tracker's every 3 weeks. Boulder Tracker's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Boulder Tracker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Ascend sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Boulder Tracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Ascend every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Boulder Tracker | Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 26.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jennifer Kersh | Rodrigo Schio Wengenroth Silva |
In-app purchases
Boulder Tracker
- Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
- Lifetime Subscription$19.99
Ascend
- Unlimited$14.99









