# KAYA: THE CLIMBER’S APP

> All the beta. All the stoke.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.project9a.redpoint](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.project9a.redpoint)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.project9a.redpoint`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** KAYA Climbing
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 101,014
- **Rating:** 3.93 / 5 (638 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.52.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-26
- **First published:** 2019-09-26
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 161 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.project9a.redpoint)
- **Website:** [http://www.kayaclimb.com](http://www.kayaclimb.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.kayaclimb.com/privacy-policy](https://www.kayaclimb.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

KAYA is the ultimate climbing guide created by climbers for climbers. It offers a comprehensive platform to discover new climbs, view beta videos, log your sends, and track progress over time. With features like GPS maps, offline topos, and real-time updates from trusted guidebook authors, KAYA ensures you climb smarter no matter where you are.

Connect with friends through in-app messaging, share your beta, and celebrate achievements in a vibrant community. The app also includes competitive features like challenges to keep you motivated. KAYA Pro enhances your experience with detailed climb information, offline access, and advanced training tools, making outdoor climbing more accessible and enjoyable.

## Rankings

- #220,956 — Overall
- #131 — Sports (Gross)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_CUSTOM_AUDIENCE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CAMERA_ROLL`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VISUAL_USER_SELECTED`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.project9a.redpoint.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

Users appreciate KAYA's comprehensive climb tracking, detailed statistics, and guidebook features including filters and offline access. The app also offers motivational badges and social interactions. However, many reviews highlight severe performance problems such as lag and slow load times, a clunky interface, and frequent bugs. The shift to a subscription model locking essential features behind a paywall is frustrating for free users. Offline guidebooks sometimes fail to load correctly, and privacy settings are limited. Overall, while the app has significant potential and helpful features, usability and monetization issues detract from the experience.

### Pros

- Comprehensive climbing tracking and statistics, useful for progress monitoring.
- Guidebook features with filters for climb style, grading, and other attributes.
- Ability to download guidebooks for offline use, helpful for climbing in areas with poor internet.
- Social features and community contributions, enabling added climbs and interaction.
- Motivational badges and detailed workload scoring system to encourage climbing improvement.

### Cons

- Severe performance issues including slow loading times, lag, and unresponsiveness.
- Clunky and unintuitive user interface causing navigation difficulties.
- Important features locked behind a paid subscription, limiting functionality of the free version.
- Offline guidebook downloads often do not work properly or lack information.
- Privacy concerns due to forced public social sharing and extensive personal info requirements.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.project9a.redpoint)