# Next Ascent vs NYC Flash

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NYC Flash at 100% against Next Ascent's 50%. NYC Flash also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 36). Next Ascent's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Next Ascent sells 36 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. NYC Flash asks for nothing beyond the download.

NYC Flash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Next Ascent's written reviews are positive against 100% of NYC Flash's.

Next Ascent ships an update every 2 months, NYC Flash weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Ascent | NYC Flash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-ascent/id893831661/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-flash/id1635189778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Ascent, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/893831664) | [Bora Tunca](https://appshunter.io/developer/660213820) |

## 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 (36)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Next Ascent Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Next Ascent Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Free Traxx Guide | Free | one-time |
| Free Eliot Creek Guide | Free | one-time |
| Larch Mt Bouldering | $3.99 | one-time |
| Climbing & Bouldering Montdale | $5.99 | one-time |
| Allentown Bouldering Guide | $5.99 | one-time |
| Whiskey Springs Bouldering | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chickies Rock Routes Guide | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mid Valley Guidebook | $5.99 | one-time |
| French's Dome Guide | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mountainside Park Bouldering | $6.99 | one-time |
| Forest City Bouldering Guide | $6.99 | one-time |
| Allamuchy Climbing Guidebook | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lost City & Boulder Mt, OR | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ozone Guidebook | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gunks: Near Trapps | $9.99 | one-time |
| Northern NJ Bouldering | $9.99 | one-time |
| Allamuchy Guidebook | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Garden Bouldering Guide | $9.99 | one-time |
| Allentown Bouldering Guidebook | $9.99 | one-time |
| Broughton Bluff Climbing Guide | $9.99 | one-time |
| Route 26 Crags Guidebook | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lost Lake Bouldering Guidebook | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pocono Bouldering Guide | $12.99 | one-time |
| Peter's Kill Climbing Guide | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mocanaqua Climbing Guidebook | $12.99 | one-time |
| Boxcar Rocks | $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 |
| Safe Harbor Climbing Guidebook | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sourland & Somerset | $14.99 | one-time |
| Swan Falls Bouldering Guide | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sugarloaf Climbing Guidebook | $17.99 | one-time |
| Eldorado Canyon Climbing Guide | $17.99 | one-time |


### NYC Flash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nyc-flash/id1635189778)

Share your bouldering projects and progress with a community of climbers. Learn from others, showcase your sends, and get inspired to improve your climbing skills.

**Highlights:** Share boulder projects, Showcase climbing sends, Learn from community, Improve climbing skills, Community-driven content

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Next Ascent free?

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

### Is NYC Flash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Next Ascent or NYC Flash?

NYC Flash is rated higher. Next Ascent averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while NYC Flash averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Next Ascent or NYC Flash have ads?

Next Ascent shows ads; NYC Flash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Next Ascent or NYC Flash?

Next Ascent ships an update every 2 months, and NYC Flash weekly. Most recently, Next Ascent was updated on September 3, 2026 and NYC Flash on September 12, 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.*