Comparison

dtb2 vs Boulder Rest

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

Head to head
About

dtb2

Features
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Digital Training Boards mobile App, This allows you to log on with your existing DTB log on. You can only register on one of the physical DTB boards anywhere in the world, this is fully encrypted The App allows you to select a wall and then a route, if you are close enough to the wall it will allow you to cast/display the problem onto the board via the LED's installed on the wall. The app connects to the board via an internet connection, so an internet connection is required by the APP, the walls are also GPS ring fenced, so the APP needs to access your mobile devices GPS position, this is never documented. The APP does not use Bluetooth to connect. The app allows you to track your climbing on all DTB board around the world. Simplified search system, simple log book and an ability to cast you problems to a board dependent upon your distance from it. Unique "what's on" feature allows you to find out what is actually on any board. Like, project and tick problems Videos Overview of system https://youtu.be/tJEhy16cy-M Connecting to a Board https://youtu.be/2Id7J_tsIHc Whats on feature https://youtube.com/shorts/ROUsM82kSWA

About

Boulder Rest

Features
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Boulder Rest helps you rest between attempts when you board climb. When you're working a hard boulder — on a board, a spray wall, or your gym's hardest line — the rest between attempts is part of the training. Boulder Rest makes it effortless to rest at least as long as you planned, then reset with a single tap and get back on the wall. REST IN ONE TAP • Start a session, then tap Short or Long after each attempt — the timer counts up, so you always know you've rested enough. • Elapsed time and your target at a glance, with a ring that fills as you recover. CONTROL IT WITHOUT LEAVING YOUR BOARD APP • A Live Activity puts your rest time visible while using other board climbing apps. • Reset to a Short or Long rest right from there — no app-switching mid-session. KNOW YOUR SESSIONS • Every session is saved with your rest count, total rest time, and target. • Tap a session to see each rest — requested vs. actually achieved — plus a chart of your rests over time, so you can tell whether you're really resting enough. MAKE IT YOURS • Set your own Short and Long rest durations. • Optional notification when your rest is up. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-in, no tracking. Everything stays on your device and syncs only between your iPhone and (optionally) your Apple Watch. Rest smart, send harder & get strong!

Screenshots

dtb24 screens
Boulder Rest3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: dtb2 at 13.0 against Boulder Rest's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
dtb2 versus Boulder Rest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterdtb2Boulder Rest
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developergareth ScottOlivier Bohrer

In-app purchases

None

dtb2

No in-app purchases

None

Boulder Rest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dtb2 free?
dtb2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boulder Rest free?
Boulder Rest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do dtb2 or Boulder Rest have ads?
Neither dtb2 nor Boulder Rest shows ads.

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