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About
Redpoint is a dedicated climbing and bouldering tracking app designed for Apple Watch (including Ultra) and iPhone. It leverages the built-in barometric sensor to automatically detect climbed routes and altitudes, eliminating the need for manual logging during sessions. All climbing activity is stored in Apple HealthKit, contributing to daily ring closure and appearing in both the Health and Workouts apps. The app supports every major climbing discipline — Bouldering, Top Rope, Sport Climbing, Trad Climbing, Via Ferrata, Deep Water Soloing (Psicobloc), and Aid Climbing. It also offers one of the most comprehensive grade scale libraries available, including Hueco, UIAA, YDS, and Fontainebleau, with the ability to create custom color-coded scales used by local gyms. Redpoint supports detailed tick type logging (Flash, Lead, Onsight, Repeat, Redpoint, Pink Point) and provides long-term session analytics to help climbers track progress over time. Its theCrag integration gives access to over 1.1 million routes and automatically syncs climbing activity to your theCrag account. Optimized for Apple Watch Ultra's Action Button, the app lets climbers log ascents, difficulty, and tick type without touching the screen — ideal for chalky hands mid-session. Redpoint is free to download and is developed with a strong commitment to on-device data privacy.
Key Features
- Automatic Route Detection: Uses the barometric sensor in your Apple Watch or iPhone to automatically detect climbed routes and altitudes without manual input.
- Full HealthKit & Apple Watch Integration: All climbing activity syncs with Apple HealthKit, contributing to daily ring closure and appearing in the Health and Workouts apps.
- All Climbing Disciplines Supported: Covers Bouldering, Top Rope, Sport Climbing, Trad Climbing, Via Ferrata, Deep Water Soloing, and Aid Climbing.
- Custom & Standard Grading Systems: Supports 15+ grading scales including Hueco, UIAA, YDS, and Fontainebleau, plus the ability to add custom gym-specific color-coded scales.
- theCrag Integration: Sign in to your theCrag account to automatically sync all climbing activity to the world's largest collaborative climbing platform with 1.1M+ routes.
Use Cases
- Automatically logging bouldering sessions at the gym without manual route entry
- Tracking climbing progress and performance trends over weeks and months
- Contributing climbing workouts to Apple Health activity rings and the Workouts app
- Syncing all ascents to a theCrag account to maintain a comprehensive online climbing logbook
- Logging tick types (Flash, Onsight, Redpoint, etc.) to capture not just grades but how each route was climbed
Pros
- Free to Download: The app is available for free, lowering the barrier to entry for climbers wanting to track their sessions.
- Apple Watch Ultra Optimized: Fully leverages the Action Button on Apple Watch Ultra for hands-free logging — perfect for chalky post-climb hands.
- Comprehensive Discipline & Grade Coverage: Supports virtually every climbing style and a wide range of grading systems, including customizable gym-specific scales.
- Strong Data Privacy: On-device data analysis ensures user climbing data stays private and is not shared with third parties.
Cons
- Apple Ecosystem Only: Currently available only for iPhone and Apple Watch; Android support is not yet available, limiting reach for non-Apple users.
- No Web or Desktop App: There is no web dashboard or desktop companion app, so reviewing long-term analytics is confined to the iOS device.
- Dependent on Barometric Sensor Accuracy: Automatic route detection relies on the barometric sensor, which may occasionally misread altitude changes in complex gym environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What devices does Redpoint support?
Redpoint supports iPhone and all Apple Watch models, with special optimizations for the Apple Watch Ultra and its Action Button. Android support is not currently available but users can join a mailing list for updates.
Which climbing disciplines does Redpoint track?
Redpoint supports Bouldering, Top Rope, Sport Climbing, Trad Climbing, Via Ferrata, Deep Water Soloing (Psicobloc), and Aid Climbing.
Is Redpoint free to use?
Yes, Redpoint is free to download from the App Store. There may be optional premium features available, but the core tracking functionality is accessible for free.
How does automatic route detection work?
Redpoint uses the barometric sensor in your Apple Watch or iPhone to detect changes in altitude, automatically identifying when you climb and log a route without requiring manual input.
Can I use my own gym's grading system?
Yes. In addition to 15+ standard grading scales (Hueco, UIAA, YDS, Fontainebleau, etc.), you can add custom color-coded grading systems used by your local bouldering gym.
