# Next Ascent vs Gunks Author

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gunks Author at 100% against Next Ascent's 50%. Gunks Author also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Next Ascent sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Gunks Author asks for nothing beyond the download.

Gunks Author holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Next Ascent's written reviews are positive against 100% of Gunks Author's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Ascent | Gunks Author |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-ascent/id893831661/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunks-author/id1616257749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Ascent, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/893831664) | [Dirtbag Developers, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/917436488) |

## What reviewers say

### Next Ascent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-ascent/id893831661)

Discover climbing destinations worldwide with detailed maps, GPS navigation, and high-definition topos. Access comprehensive route descriptions, area history, and first ascent information for crags and bouldering spots. Download complete guidebooks for popular climbing areas.

**Highlights:** Real-time maps and GPS navigation, High-definition topos and pictures, Detailed route descriptions, Crag and bouldering area information, Downloadable guidebooks, Route and area history, First ascent information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Next Ascent Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Next Ascent Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| FE Walter Guidebook | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Garden Bouldering Guide | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mocanaqua Climbing Guidebook | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mocanaqua Bouldering Guidebook | $12.99 | one-time |
| Carver Bouldering Guidebook | $12.99 | one-time |
| Smith Rock Climbing Guide | $14.99 | one-time |
| Swan Falls Bouldering Guide | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sugarloaf Climbing Guidebook | $17.99 | one-time |


### Gunks Author

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunks-author/id1616257749)

Easily create and update rock climbing guidebooks directly from your device. Record climbing route details, capture photos, draw lines, and log GPS coordinates while at the climbing site. The app offers a WYSIWYG editor and supports automatic light and dark modes.

**Highlights:** Record climbing route details, Capture photos and draw lines, Collect GPS coordinates, WYSIWYG editor, Automatic light/dark mode support, Easy updates for route changes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Next Ascent free?

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

### Is Gunks Author free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Next Ascent or Gunks Author?

Gunks Author is rated higher. Next Ascent averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Gunks Author averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Next Ascent or Gunks Author have ads?

Next Ascent shows ads; Gunks Author does not.

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