# ASCEND Pretty > ASCEND Pretty (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Kobler.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-pretty/id6761708732 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Michael Kobler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870446184) - Category: Sports, Health & Fitness - Price: Free (on sale, was $2.99) - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 42 MB - Languages: English, German, Spanish - Released: 2026-04-11 - Data updated: 2026-05-22 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-pretty/id6761708732/reviews.md ## What is ASCEND Pretty? ASCEND Pretty is your comprehensive guide to myofunctional training - a system that treats breathing, posture, jaw, and sleep as one connected unit. 7 TRAINING PILLARS Posture - Chin Tuck, Scapular Retraction, Dead Hang, Cobra Stretch. Without correct posture, everything else is pointless. Tongue Posture and Mewing - 24/7 tongue position, T-Spot, Suction Hold, Tongue Chewing. The foundation of the entire method, based on the Tropic Premise. Thumbpulling - The Game Changer. Releases fascia in the palate, decompresses cranial sutures for more effective tongue work. Jaw and Face - CPS Exercise, masseter training with mastic gum, Orbicularis Oculi, taping techniques, neck training. Nasal Breathing - Alternate nostril breathing, Buteyko technique, mouth taping. Nasal breathing is a prerequisite for correct tongue posture. Snoring Protocol - Oropharyngeal exercises, sleep setup, Suction Hold, mouth tape. Clinically evidence-based. Nutrition and Hormones - Nutrient-dense eating for bones, testosterone, and thyroid. Chewing hard food for jaw development. GENTLE START, HONEST PACE On first launch, you choose your level: Gentle, Familiar, or Pro. The home card, the recommended daily routine, and even individual exercise texts adjust accordingly. Beginners automatically receive gentler alternatives for harder exercises like mouth taping or Dead Hang - no hero stories, just clear steps that actually work. You can change your level at any time in Settings. FEATURES Detailed step-by-step instructions for every exercise Illustrated anatomy diagrams: T-Spot, palate zones, geniohyoid, mouth tape, and a tongue-tie self-check - tap to enlarge Built-in timers with haptic feedback, progress display, and end sound Optional Apple Watch Companion: when active, feel a gentle tap on your wrist at the end of each exercise - even when your iPhone is locked Interactive weekly plan (MON-SUN) with checkable tasks and automatic links to the relevant exercise Progress tracker for mewing minutes, chin tucks, breathing exercises, and more Streak system for daily motivation Scientific facts and background information Safety warnings and tips Fully offline - no account, no ads, no tracking Dark and light theme with selectable color palette Three languages: German, English, Spanish All data stays locally on your device THE SCIENCE The tongue can exert up to 500 g of pressure on the palate. As little as 1.7 g is enough to move a tooth. Rounded shoulders reduce lung capacity by up to 30 percent. Correct tongue posture, nasal breathing, and body posture form an interconnected system that can produce visible changes in 3-6 months. BREATHE. HOLD. GROW. Note: This is not medical advice. If you experience pain, TMJ issues, or a significant tongue tie, please consult a doctor. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 2.2.0 — 2026-05-20 Custom Routines! Build your own 5-, 10- or 15-minute routine from any exercise — name it, pick an emoji, and add an optional time-of-day tag (morning, noon, evening, night). Run-mode walks you through every exercise in sequence with a timer, auto-advance, skip button and a celebration card at the end. Every completed exercise counts toward your tracker, streak and heatmap. Up to 10 routines. ### 1.8.0 — 2026-05-03 What's New in Version 1.8 Apple Watch Companion - Feel a gentle tap on your wrist at the end of each session, as soon as your iPhone is locked. No more glancing at the screen to know when the timer is done. (Optional - enable it in Settings.) More Reliable Streak Counter - Your streak is now safely preserved, even across app updates. App now officially listed in German, English, and Spanish on the App Store - matching your system language. Also: under-the-hood updates for improved stability. ### 1.1.0 — 2026-04-13 Security updates for improved data protection Performance improvements and bug fixes ### 1.0 — 2026-04-11 No release notes. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-05-22.*