# Next Ascent vs Get Team Loop

The clearest difference is rating: Get Team Loop at 5.0 against Next Ascent's 3.9. Get Team Loop also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 36) and ads (none vs shown). Next Ascent's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, device support 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. Get Team Loop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Get Team Loop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Next Ascent has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Next Ascent ships an update every 2 months, Get Team Loop every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Ascent | Get Team Loop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-ascent/id893831661/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-team-loop/id6759875302/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 64 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Ascent, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/893831664) | [Nathan Solis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707074553) |

## 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 |


### Get Team Loop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/get-team-loop/id6759875302)

This app streamlines team communication and organization for youth sports coaches, players, and parents. It consolidates schedules, updates, and coordination into a single, easy-to-use platform, reducing administrative burden and enhancing team alignment.

**Highlights:** Centralized team communication, Schedules at a glance, Player and parent coordination, Quick setup, Reduced administrative work, Real-time updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Next Ascent free?

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

### Is Get Team Loop free?

Get Team Loop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Next Ascent or Get Team Loop?

Get Team Loop is rated higher. Next Ascent averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Get Team Loop averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Next Ascent or Get Team Loop have ads?

Next Ascent shows ads; Get Team Loop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Next Ascent or Get Team Loop?

Next Ascent ships an update every 2 months, and Get Team Loop every 2 days. Most recently, Next Ascent was updated on October 3, 2026 and Get Team Loop on October 7, 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.*