Comparison

SendBoulder vs Ascend

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

Head to head
About

SendBoulder

Features
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Bouldering isn’t just a climb—it’s pure session energy, chill vibes, and that subtle flex when you nail the hardest wall in the gym. SendBoulder is built for indoor boulderers who want more than logbooks and empty leaderboards. This is where raw sessions spark, beta flies, and every send becomes a quiet story. Snap a pic and tag holds—AI finds grips, you dial in those sneaky wall moves Build any gym with every grade, create new problems for the whole tribe Share every route, attempt, and send—subtle bragging rights baked in Sign-up is instant and super easy—just tap into the app, climb, and go Add grades fast, update problems, and keep the wall fresh Growth is pure sharing: your gym, your problems, your session—free for all, just share and send Stay chill, send hard, and keep the beta flowing. Everything you create is live for the whole crew. Ready to session? Download SendBoulder, bring the energy, and join the tribe.

About

Ascend

Features
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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!

Screenshots

SendBoulder4 screens
Ascend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SendBoulder at none against Ascend's 1. SendBoulder also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Ascend's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Ascend sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SendBoulder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SendBoulder ships an update every 10 months, Ascend every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
SendBoulder versus Ascend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSendBoulderAscend
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCostBits ApsRodrigo Schio Wengenroth Silva

In-app purchases

None

SendBoulder

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Ascend

One-time1
  • Unlimited$14.99

Questions

Is SendBoulder free?
SendBoulder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ascend free?
Ascend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SendBoulder or Ascend have ads?
Neither SendBoulder nor Ascend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SendBoulder or Ascend?
SendBoulder ships an update every 10 months, and Ascend every 5 days. Most recently, SendBoulder was updated on September 20, 2026 and Ascend on September 10, 2026.

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