# Zlagboard vs Red

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Red at 55% against Zlagboard's 15%. Red also leads on rating (3.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). Zlagboard's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Zlagboard sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Red sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Red holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Red has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Zlagboard's written reviews are positive against 55% of Red's.

Zlagboard ships an update every 9 days, Red every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zlagboard | Red |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zlagboard/id857887247/reviews) | **[3.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-point-3d-climbing-guide/id1670082950/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 14.7% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 537 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vertical-Life srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/694612751) | [Alpha Outdoors Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669421160) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Red

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-point-3d-climbing-guide/id1670082950)

Discover and navigate rock climbing routes with detailed 3D guides. Access climbing data for over 1300 walls globally, with offline download capabilities for remote areas. Quickly find climbs using a flexible search function.

**Highlights:** High-definition 3D climbing guides, Offline crag and wall downloads, Global climbing data (1300+ walls), Fast and flexible search, Supports multiple continents

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Red-Point+ Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Red-Point+ Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Zlagboard free?

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

### Is Red free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zlagboard or Red?

Red is rated higher. Zlagboard averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Red averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do Zlagboard or Red have ads?

Neither Zlagboard nor Red shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zlagboard or Red?

Zlagboard ships an update every 9 days, and Red every 3 weeks. Most recently, Zlagboard was updated on November 1, 2026 and Red on November 3, 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.*