# Climo vs Intentional Climber

The clearest difference is rating: Intentional Climber at 5.0 against Climo's 4.4. Intentional Climber also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Climo's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 5). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Climo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Intentional Climber sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Intentional Climber holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Climo ships an update every 2 weeks, Intentional Climber every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Climo | Intentional Climber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climo-climb-boulder-tracker/id6752956533/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intentional-climber/id6754061855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 108 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Korbel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824679358) | [Jefferson Ash](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713419874) |

## What reviewers say

### Climo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/climo-climb-boulder-tracker/id6752956533)

Log rock climbing ascents quickly and train smarter with personalized AI coaching. Track bouldering, sport routes, and hangboard sessions with detailed analytics and progression charts. Gamify your growth with points and break through grade plateaus.

**Highlights:** Fast bouldering logbook, Instant climb tracking, Detailed analytics, Project mode for outdoor routes, AI-powered training plans, Integrated hangboard timer, Advanced grade tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Climo Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Climo Annual Discounted | $39.99 | per year |
| Climo Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### Intentional Climber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intentional-climber/id6754061855)

This app provides a structured system for climbers to improve their performance. It offers training planning, goal setting, coach-led programs, and performance assessments to help users track progress and make every climbing session count.

**Highlights:** Training session planner, Weekly and monthly goal setting, Coach-led training programs, Performance assessments, Progress tracking with charts, Session reflection and insights, Beta video attachment

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Founding 100 - Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| LAUNCHCREW (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| STRUGGLE (Monthly) | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly All-Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Founding 100 - Annual | $59.00 | per year |
| LAUNCHCREW (Annual) | $59.00 | per year |
| STRUGGLE (Annual) | $69.00 | per year |
| Annual All-Access | $79.00 | per year |
| Complete Climber | $196.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Climo free?

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

### Is Intentional Climber free?

Intentional Climber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Climo or Intentional Climber?

Intentional Climber is rated higher. Climo averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Intentional Climber averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Climo or Intentional Climber have ads?

Climo shows ads; Intentional Climber does not.

### Which is updated more often, Climo or Intentional Climber?

Climo ships an update every 2 weeks, and Intentional Climber every 5 days. Most recently, Climo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Intentional Climber on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*