# Boulder Trainer vs SteepScores

The clearest difference is rating: Boulder Trainer at 4.6 against SteepScores's 3.7. Boulder Trainer also leads on ratings volume (859 vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). SteepScores's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Boulder Trainer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. SteepScores asks for nothing beyond the download.

Boulder Trainer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boulder Trainer has 859 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Boulder Trainer ships an update every 3 days, SteepScores weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boulder Trainer | SteepScores |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (859 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boulder-trainer-hangboard/id770657161/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steepscores/id1568931412/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **859** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 189 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jan Luther](https://appshunter.io/developer/368269906) | [Kyle Eaton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567327662) |

## What reviewers say

### Boulder Trainer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boulder-trainer-hangboard/id770657161)

Create personalized training routines for climbing and bouldering. Features voice instructions, training reminders, and the ability to save and share your workout plans. Supports over 70 preset fingerboards and allows custom exercise creation for efficient progress.

**Highlights:** Custom workout creation, Voice instructions for timing, Save and share training plans, Training reminders, Over 70 preset fingerboards, Manage multiple plans

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boulder Pro — Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Boulder Pro Loyalty — Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Boulder Pro Loyalty — Year | $11.99 | per year |
| Boulder Trainer Pro — Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Boulder Pro Loyalty Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Boulder Pro — Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Customizable workouts
- 🚀 Verbal countdown feature
- 💡 Ability to share/download workouts
- 👍 Supports many hangboard models
- 👍 Helpful for improving finger strength

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🔧 Confusing/unintuitive interface
- 🔧 Limited preset workout options
- 🔧 Cannot change countdown voice
- 🔧 Timer stops when app is in background

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot change hangboard selection
- Preset workouts don't match selected hangboard
- Registration/account creation issues
- Frequent crashes and connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to log/track workout history
- Integration with fitness apps (Apple Health, Strava)
- Ability to upload custom hangboard profiles
- More advanced training plans and recommendations
- Option to play music in background during workouts


### SteepScores

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steepscores/id1568931412)

Track your progress in climbing competitions by entering scores for completed routes. Compete with others and monitor your standing on the leaderboard. This app simplifies scoring for competitors and event management.

**Highlights:** Enter climbing competition scores, Track completed routes, Monitor leaderboard standings, Compete with other climbers, Event manager tools

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boulder Trainer free?

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

### Is SteepScores free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boulder Trainer or SteepScores?

Boulder Trainer is rated higher. Boulder Trainer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 859 ratings, while SteepScores averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Boulder Trainer or SteepScores have ads?

Neither Boulder Trainer nor SteepScores shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boulder Trainer or SteepScores?

Boulder Trainer ships an update every 3 days, and SteepScores weekly. Most recently, Boulder Trainer was updated on October 26, 2026 and SteepScores 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.*