# Vertical vs DAV Panorama

The clearest difference is review sentiment: DAV Panorama at 70% against Vertical's 23%. DAV Panorama also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Vertical's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 12 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vertical sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per month. DAV Panorama asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vertical ships an update every 8 days, DAV Panorama every 12 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Vertical | DAV Panorama |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.7 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertical-life-climbing/id710386774/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **47** | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | **70.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 150 MB | 160 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vertical-Life srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/694612751) | [Deutscher Alpenverein e.V. (DAV)](https://appshunter.io/developer/980619636) |

## What reviewers say

### Vertical

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vertical-life-climbing/id710386774)

This app serves as a comprehensive guide for both outdoor and indoor climbing. Log your ascents, discover new routes and crags worldwide, and access gym topos. It also offers personalized training plans and community features to connect with other climbers.

**Highlights:** Outdoor and indoor climbing route discovery, Digital climbing guidebooks, Logbook for climbs and memories, Personalized training plans, Gym and global climbing challenges, Community features and friend connections

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (1 Month) | $8.99 | per month |


### DAV Panorama

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dav-panorama/id980619637)

This app delivers inspiring content for mountain enthusiasts, covering hiking, climbing, and alpine culture. Discover new destinations, read expert tips on safety and equipment, and stay updated on the latest in the world of mountain sports.

**Highlights:** Mountain destination guides, Hiking and climbing content, Alpine flora and fauna information, Safety, technology, and equipment tips, Health and fitness advice, Reports on alpine events and culture

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Vertical free?

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

### Is DAV Panorama free?

DAV Panorama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Vertical or DAV Panorama have ads?

Vertical shows ads; DAV Panorama does not.

### Which is updated more often, Vertical or DAV Panorama?

Vertical ships an update every 8 days, and DAV Panorama every 12 months. Most recently, Vertical was updated on November 6, 2026 and DAV Panorama on November 6, 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.*