Train to a real target
Hit a percentage of your max — not a vague RPE. Live bands show when you’re under, on, or over.
Official GripMeter companion
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See exactly how hard you pull.
Stop guessing on the hangboard. Climbasics reads live force from your gauge, guides you through proven finger protocols, and keeps every session in one place.
iOS Android Invite-only GripMeter & Tindeq
Why it matters
Your fingers deserve better than “felt hard today”
Progress hides in the details: how hard you pulled, how long you held, and whether left and right are telling different stories. Climbasics makes those details visible.
Protect the session
Clear scan and tare steps, reconnect if Bluetooth drops, and timers that respect the rest you set.
Watch yourself get stronger
Every protocol syncs to the cloud. Export CSV when you want the raw numbers in a spreadsheet.
Protocol suite
Six tests that cover how fingers actually get stronger
From a progressive warm-up to critical force — each runner shows live force beside the timer, with target lines and work/rest cues you can follow mid-pull.
01
Finger warm-up
A progressive ladder that primes tendons before you go hard — not a random hang countdown.
02
Max strength
Find your peak pull and compare hands when you want a clear left–right picture.
03
Rate of force development
See how fast you produce force — live kg/s while you pull, not only after the set.
04
Endurance holds
Hold a target and track time above it. You’ll know the moment you slip out of the zone.
05
Repeaters
Work and rest with force targets. The rest you type is the rest you get.
06
Critical force
Run the long protocol that maps sustainable finger capacity — built for dense sampling.
Your gauge
Official for GripMeter. Open to more gauges.
Climbasics is the official GripMeter app — built so a GripMeter out of the box just works. We also fully support Tindeq Progressor today, and we’re adding more devices over time so you’re not stuck if your hanging gauge isn’t a GripMeter.
- Full support now: GripMeter and Tindeq Progressor
- Tare, battery, calibration, and auto-reconnect
- Quick Grip Assessment when you only need peaks
- More devices on the way — we’re expanding support continuously
During the pull
Force and time, side by side — so you can stay in the zone
The running screen puts live force and the timer on equal footing. Target lines, color bands, and work/rest strips keep you honest without staring at a separate stopwatch.
- Expanded live chart that fills the screen you have
- Hand-specific flows with a clear “other hand” path
- Scan and tare guidance before you start loading
- Research citations on each protocol’s setup screen
How it works
From first connect to a session you can trust
Four steps. No spreadsheet required on day one.
01
Connect
Pair GripMeter or Tindeq, tare, confirm battery, and you’re ready.
02
Choose a protocol
Warm-up through critical force — or a quick assessment for peaks only.
03
Pull to the target
Follow live force, timers, and phase cues instead of guessing effort.
04
Keep the data
Sessions sync automatically. Export CSV whenever you want a deeper look.
More than the pull
A full training home — not just a force readout
Measured sessions sit next to plans, workouts, and readiness so finger work fits the rest of your week.
Plans & scheduling
Structure your week so hard finger days and rest days actually show up on the calendar.
Exercise & workout library
Climbing-specific work, plus an interval timer for days you train without a gauge.
Readiness & workload
Check in daily and see training load trends — so a big max day has context.
Work with a coach
Share workouts with a coach today. Deeper grip data in the coach portal is coming next.
At a glance
What you get that most apps leave out
Gauge apps often stop at the pull. Training apps often ignore the gauge. Climbasics connects both.
| What you need | Climbasics | Typical gauge app | Typical training app |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live force over Bluetooth | GripMeter & Tindeq | Yes | Usually no |
| Full protocol suite | Warm-up → critical force | Often yes | Timers only |
| Cloud history & CSV | Yes | Limited | Not force data |
| Plans & workout library | Yes | No | Yes |
| Coach tools | Yes | Rare | Sometimes |
| Saved protocol presets | Coming soon | Weak / missing | N/A |
Based on how the category typically packages features — not a knock on every third-party app.
Coming soon
What’s next for your training
We’re shipping carefully. Here’s what’s on the way — labeled clearly so nothing feels oversold.
Saved sessions & richer history
Save the exact session you like — warm-up on 20 mm at 60%, L/R repeaters at 80% — and review it properly later.
Open signup & a fair free tier
Leave invite-only behind. Keep live measurement, peak force, and recent history free so your gauge always has a working app.
Insights that explain the numbers
Asymmetry trends, fatigue signals, strength vs bodyweight, and careful early warnings — measurement becoming guidance.
Inside the app
A look at the experience
Existing app screens for now — protocol-specific captures can replace these later.
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FAQ
Questions climbers ask first
What is Climbasics?
A climbing training app that connects to force gauges over Bluetooth. You get live force, a full protocol suite, cloud history, plans, workouts, readiness tracking — and a way to train with a coach.
Which devices work?
Full support today for GripMeter (including older units that still advertise as ClimbingNova) and Tindeq Progressor. Climbasics is the official GripMeter app, and we’re expanding device support over time — more gauges will land as we ship them.
Do I need a force gauge?
No. Plans, workouts, the interval timer, and readiness work without one. A gauge unlocks live force, assessments, and the protocol suite — that’s where Climbasics shines.
Is it free?
The app is live on the stores but invite-only today. When paid plans arrive, the intent is a free tier with live measurement, peak force, and recent history — so buying a GripMeter never leaves you stranded — plus a paid tier for the full suite, unlimited history, export, and insights.
How do I get in?
If you already have an invite, download from the App Store or Google Play. Otherwise join the waitlist below and we’ll email you when a spot opens.
What about privacy?
Analytics only run if you agree. The app asks once, clearly, and you can change your mind. Crash and usage pipelines deliberately avoid health data and personal details.
Ready to train with real numbers?
Climbasics is invite-only while we polish the experience. Join the list — or download now if you already have access.
