Features Users Want Most in Bouldering Assistant Apps

"DOESNT allow you to program rest times b"

"No option for break between sets."

"needs more to it. it's a very clumsy app. show me the plans. have a bunch of different training plans to choose from. beginner, intermediate, advanced ect."

"I got this app hoping to find some ready to use hangboard training plans. It's buggy, hard to use, and doesn't have any plans available."

"can't add weight? lame!"

"No way to drag and drop exercises in the list for a custom workout."

"Can't change count down voice. No option for countdown or start stop beeps or warning sounds."

Prioritize technical stability and music/audio compatibility from day one

35% of complaints relate to crashes and music playback—these are table-stakes features that existing apps catastrophically fail at. Solving this alone differentiates significantly.

Create 8-12 pre-built training plans categorized by skill level (beginner/intermediate/advanced)

Users explicitly request ready-to-use plans. This reduces onboarding friction and provides immediate value, addressing the 'clunky customization' pain point.

Build a simple, visual hangboard selector with accurate board mappings and custom board photo upload

Board selection is broken in Boulder Trainer (16% of complaints). Visual selection with photo verification ensures users see their actual board, not default Metolius.

Implement rest time configuration, weight tracking, and drag-and-drop exercise ordering

These are explicitly requested missing features that power users need for serious training. Low development cost, high perceived value.

Offer freemium model: free basic timer + 2-3 sample plans, paid unlock for custom workouts and full plan library

Eliminates 'paid upfront for broken app' resentment, lets users verify stability before paying, and reduces refund support burden while increasing conversion from satisfied free users.