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About
Redpoint is an intelligent climbing and bouldering tracker built for Apple Watch, developed by Riedel WTF. The app leverages on-device machine learning to classify climbing movements in real time, removing the need for manual logging during sessions. A built-in barometer measures ascended altitude precisely, while heart rate sensors capture cardiovascular data throughout each climb. After every session, Redpoint delivers a comprehensive breakdown: total height climbed, average and maximum ascent height, ascending speed, heart rate trends, session duration, and route difficulty ratings. All workout data is saved to Apple HealthKit, making it seamlessly visible in Apple's Health and Workouts apps — contributing directly to closing daily activity rings. The app's standout feature is its AI-driven training plan generator. By analyzing session history and performance patterns, Redpoint creates a custom roadmap to help climbers progress to the next grade — whether that means going from V4 to V5 in bouldering or stepping up from 5.11b to 5.11c on sport routes. Redpoint supports a wide range of climbing disciplines, including Bouldering, Top Rope, Sport Climbing, Trad Climbing, Multi Rope (Alpine), Free Solo, and Aid Climbing. It is available for free on the App Store and is ideal for climbers of all skill levels who want data-driven insights into their performance and structured guidance for improvement.
Key Features
- Automatic Session Detection: Uses on-device machine learning on Apple Watch to automatically classify climbing movements and log sessions without any manual input.
- Barometer-Powered Altitude Tracking: Leverages the Apple Watch's built-in barometer to accurately measure ascended altitude during every climb.
- Detailed Post-Session Analytics: Displays a comprehensive breakdown after each session including total height, heart rate, ascending speed, duration, and route difficulty.
- AI Personalized Training Plans: Analyzes your climbing history and generates a custom training plan to help you progress to your next grade goal.
- HealthKit Integration: All workouts are saved to Apple HealthKit, appearing in the Health and Workouts apps and contributing to daily activity ring closure.
Use Cases
- A boulderer wanting to automatically log every session without interrupting their flow to record data manually.
- A sport climber looking to track progression from one grade to the next using AI-generated training plans.
- A fitness-focused climber who wants climbing workouts to count toward their Apple Watch activity rings and appear in Apple Health.
- A multi-discipline climber who switches between bouldering, top rope, and trad and needs a single app to track all styles.
- A beginner climber seeking data-driven feedback and structured guidance to improve efficiently and avoid plateauing.
Pros
- Completely Free: The app is free to download and use with no paywalled core features, making it accessible to all climbers.
- Hands-Free Automatic Tracking: ML-based movement classification means climbers never need to stop and manually log routes mid-session.
- Broad Climbing Style Support: Covers seven distinct disciplines — from bouldering to aid climbing — making it versatile for climbers across all styles.
- Native Apple Ecosystem Integration: Deep HealthKit integration means session data flows naturally into existing Apple Health workflows without extra setup.
Cons
- Apple Watch / iOS Only: The app is exclusive to Apple Watch and iOS, leaving Android and Wear OS users without support.
- No Social or Community Features: Redpoint focuses on individual tracking and lacks community boards, friend comparisons, or social sharing features found in competing apps.
- Dependent on Apple Hardware Sensors: Accuracy of altitude and heart rate tracking depends on the generation and quality of the user's Apple Watch model.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Redpoint free to use?
Yes, Redpoint is completely free to download and use from the App Store. There are no upfront costs or required subscriptions to access its core tracking and analytics features.
Do I need an Apple Watch to use Redpoint?
Yes, Redpoint is designed specifically for Apple Watch and uses its sensors (accelerometer, barometer, heart rate monitor) to track climbing sessions. An iPhone is also required to view detailed analytics and training plans.
How does Redpoint automatically detect climbing?
Redpoint uses a machine learning model running directly on the Apple Watch to classify climbing-specific movements in real time, allowing it to start and log sessions without requiring manual input from the user.
What climbing styles does Redpoint support?
Redpoint supports Bouldering, Top Rope, Sport Climbing, Trad Climbing, Multi Rope (Alpine), Free Solo, and Aid Climbing.
How does the AI training plan work?
Redpoint analyzes your historical session data — including route difficulties, frequency, and performance trends — to generate a personalized training plan designed to help you progress to your next climbing grade goal.
