# Boulder Trainer vs Zlagboard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boulder Trainer at 70% against Zlagboard's 15%. Boulder Trainer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Zlagboard's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Zlagboard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Boulder Trainer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boulder Trainer has 859 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Boulder Trainer's written reviews are positive against 15% of Zlagboard's.

Boulder Trainer ships an update every 3 days, Zlagboard every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boulder Trainer | Zlagboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (859 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boulder-trainer-hangboard/id770657161/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zlagboard/id857887247/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **859** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **70.2% of reviews** | 14.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 189 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jan Luther](https://appshunter.io/developer/368269906) | [Vertical-Life srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/694612751) |

## 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


### Zlagboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zlagboard/id857887247)

This app enhances climbing training by automating hang-time and pull-up counts when used with a compatible physical hangboard. It offers free workouts, personalized pro plans designed by professional climbers, and level assessments to track progress and choose suitable training programs. Users can also engage in hang-time competitions with friends.

**Highlights:** Automated hang-time and pull-up tracking, Free quick training sessions, Individualized pro training plans, Level assessment for strength and stamina, Hang-time competitions with friends, Progress measurement

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Patxi Usobiaga Medium Plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| Patxi Usobiaga Advanced Plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| Patxi Usobiaga Pro Plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| Zlagboard Sensor | $4.99 | one-time |
| AthleteByChoice Medium Plan - Zlagboard Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| AthleteByChoice Advanced Plan - Zlagboard Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| GimmeKraft! Basic training schedule - ZB Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| GimmeKraft! Basic+ training schedule - ZB Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| GimmeKraft! Advanced training schedule - ZB Pro | $4.99 | one-time |
| GimmeKraft! Advanced+ training schedule - ZB Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boulder Trainer free?

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

### Is Zlagboard free?

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

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

Boulder Trainer is rated higher. Boulder Trainer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 859 ratings, while Zlagboard averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Boulder Trainer or Zlagboard have ads?

Neither Boulder Trainer nor Zlagboard shows ads.

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

Boulder Trainer ships an update every 3 days, and Zlagboard every 9 days. Most recently, Boulder Trainer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Zlagboard on November 1, 2026.

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