Comparison

Progression vs ASCEND

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Progression

This app helps you track your fitness progress with a minimalist and fast interface. It automatically adjusts your weight and reps to help you break through plateaus and see results. Enjoy a clean design with no ads and deep iOS integration.

Highlights
  • One-tap logging
  • Automatic progression adjustments
  • Plateau recognition
  • Detailed stats and charts
  • Clean, ad-free interface
  • iOS exclusive features (Widgets, Dynamic Island)
Features
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MOTIVATION ISN'T A TRAINING STRATEGY. If you're serious about getting stronger, you measure it. Progression turns every set into data that makes you stronger – logged in seconds, clearly visualized, no clutter. Motivation gets you training. Data gets you further. Most people stall because they train blind – no plan, no numbers, no idea what they did last time. Progression remembers every set for you and shows you exactly when it's time to add weight. How it works: • Build your own training plan – or pick a program • Log every set in seconds • Get automatic suggestions for when to increase the weight • Track your progress in clear charts Everything you need: • Templates for recurring workouts • Built-in rest timer • Full training history & personal records PROGRESSION PRO The core features are free for your first workouts – just get started. With Pro, you get the most out of your training: • Unlimited training plans & workouts • All long-term charts & statistics You can start a free trial before any charge. Cancel anytime. Stop guessing. Start measuring. Questions or feedback? Reach out anytime: martin@devpie.de Terms of Use & Privacy: https://devpie.de/legal.html

About

ASCEND

Features
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ASCEND is a training and recovery companion built to help you stay consistent, train with more clarity, and understand how your body is responding over time. Whether you're lifting regularly, mixing strength with cardio, or trying to build better habits, ASCEND gives you a cleaner way to log sessions, check in with recovery, and spot meaningful patterns in your progress. With ASCEND, you can: • Log strength, cardio, and hybrid training sessions • Track daily recovery and body feedback • Build a clearer picture of consistency over time • Review performance trends and training history • Use guided coaching prompts for grounded reflection and support ASCEND is designed to feel useful from the start. The core experience focuses on helping you build trust in your own training data before adding deeper layers of personalization. Premium access is designed to expand the experience further with richer coaching, deeper insight, and more advanced support over time. If you want a training app that feels focused, calm, and genuinely useful, ASCEND is built for that path. Terms of Use: https://ascend-legal.vercel.app/ascend/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://ascend-legal.vercel.app/ascend/privacy/

Screenshots

Progression4 screens
ASCEND3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ASCEND at 3 against Progression's 1. ASCEND also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Progression sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and ASCEND sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Progression ships an update weekly, ASCEND every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Progression versus ASCEND: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProgressionASCEND
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (160 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings160 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMartin PietrowskiJosh Malone

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Progression

Subscriptions3
  • PRO$6.997 Days
  • PRO7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • PRO1 Month trial$79.991 Year
One-time2
  • Free Unlimited WorkoutsFree
  • PRO$99.99
2 purchases

ASCEND

Subscriptions2
  • ASCEND Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • ASCEND Premium Annual$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Progression free?
Progression is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ASCEND free?
ASCEND is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Progression or ASCEND have ads?
Neither Progression nor ASCEND shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Progression or ASCEND?
Progression ships an update weekly, and ASCEND every 10 days. Most recently, Progression was updated on October 16, 2026 and ASCEND on October 7, 2026.

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