Ascend: Stair Stepper Racing

Ascend: Stair Stepper Racing

Race real towers from any gym

4 ratings
4 reviews
Free
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Released
August 25, 2026
Updated
October 3, 2026

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Compete in virtual races up real-world towers using a stair stepper. Track your progress, climb leaderboards, and claim 'First Ascents'. Offers guided routines and personal best tracking.

✓Race real-world towers
✓Climb leaderboards
✓Claim 'First Ascents'
✓Track personal bests
✓Guided training routines
✓Heart rate monitoring integration
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What's New in Ascend

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October 3, 2026

Halloween is on. - Every climb and every step in October earns something new. Open Ascend to claim your first pumpkin, then climb for the rest: 15 items, from a ghost pumpkin after one climb to a giant jack-o'-lantern at 100K steps. - Wear what you earn. Your athlete carries pumpkins on the shoulder or over the head, wears the witch hat and the ghost sheet, and runs in glowing trainers on Ascend Mountain. Try it all on in Your Athlete. - The first 5,000 steps of every Ascend Mountain climb are haunted this month. - Home shows what's on and how much you've earned. Profile marks what's new. - A jack-o'-lantern app icon. Keep the classic A in Settings > App Icon. - Bug fixes and improvements.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Ascend Yearly

Full access to Ascend, billed yearly.

$49.991 Year
7 Days trial
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User reviews

The Best App for Stairmaster or Stair Stepper Lovers

I highly recommend this app to anybody who uses the stairmaster regularly. It tracks every stairmaster session with insightful statistics and outputs fun cards with data to post to socials. I get to use my regular stairmaster sessions [30-60 minutes] to complete climbs around the world, which makes using the stairmaster even more enjoyable! I race against others during my climbs and feel the presence of a larger stairmaster community (just like the riding community on Peleton).
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My new fav way to track the stair stepper

i’ve used a lot of fitness apps, but most of them treat the stair stepper like an afterthought, which is sad cause it’s my fav machine. this is the first one that focuses on it and I’m loving it.

The tower racing idea is such a cool way to motivate you beat your previous workout and gives my training a completely different feeling. instead of staring at the same number on the machine, you actually have something to chase.

I also really like that it uses my airpods to count steps (no other app has done this as accurate as this one). very well engineered. But my fav part is the live leaderboard. Idk… it makes me competitive seeing someone ahead of you to catch.

I’m so in love with this app. Would give 6 starts if I could. many tks to whoever created this.
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Cool concept

Being able to say you climbed the Eiffel Tower without actually visiting the Eiffel Tower cool concept cool idea will be using more often to track my progress when it comes to working out and my steps journey and when my friends get on it will a great way to get more competitive with it

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I’ve been using the stair stepper for years and my wearable never tracks my steps accurately. I like the step counting functionality and the ability to compete against others and climb the leaderboards to help push myself during my workout. Great UI, would recommend!

FAQ

How does Ascend track my steps?

Ascend uses motion sensors in compatible AirPods or Beats to count your steps in real-time while you are on the stair stepper machine.

What kind of towers can I race in Ascend?

You can race against the actual step counts of famous landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Taipei 101, the Eiffel Tower, and the Burj Khalifa.

Can I see how I compare to other users?

Yes, Ascend features leaderboards for each tower, allowing you to compare your finish times, cadence, and steps against other climbers.

What is a 'First Ascent' in Ascend?

A 'First Ascent' is a permanent prize awarded to the very first person to successfully complete a climb up a new tower. This record is held forever.

Does Ascend offer any training programs?

Yes, Ascend includes guided routines designed to build structured intervals and varying intensity into your stair sessions, helping you train between races.

What is the subscription cost for Ascend?

Ascend offers two subscription plans: Ascend Monthly at $9.99 per month and Ascend Yearly at $49.99 per year, which includes a 7-day free trial.

Can I connect a heart rate monitor to Ascend?

Yes, you can pair a Bluetooth chest strap to Ascend for live heart rate monitoring and to track your effort zones during workouts.

Is Ascend suitable for all ages?

Ascend has an age rating of 12+, indicating it is intended for users aged 12 and older. It is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice.