Comparison

Ascension Training Platform vs ModernClimb

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

Head to head
About

Ascension Training Platform

Enhance your training with performance-focused plans and extensive knowledge resources. Access video demonstrations, exercise variations, and a library of long-form content on technique, nutrition, and mental preparation. Offers a free trial to explore all features.

Highlights
  • Performance-focused training plans
  • Video exercise demonstrations
  • Exercise substitution options
  • Supplemental knowledge library
  • Progress tracking
  • Programs for all skill levels
Features
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The Ascension Training Platform is designed to improve your training, increase your training knowledge, and help track your progress. Its performance-focused training plans have been tested over the past 20 years by professional coaches and athletes to provide the most direct and simplistic path to becoming stronger and maximizing your natural abilities. The content is broken down by skill level, and there are programs and progressions available for every level of experience, from beginner to pro. Each exercise includes a video and a list of substitutes (harder/easier/different tool), and a supplemental knowledge library of long-format videos containing information on everything from body tension, to technique, mental training & approach, and nutrition. The Toolbox Membership By signing up for a free trial membership to The Toolbox, you get access to all content in the app. This is a ZERO commitment trial, cancel at any point. Two auto-renewing subscription options are available: $34.99 / month $239.99 / year These prices are for Canadian customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. The subscription will automatically renew unless turned off in your iTunes Account Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends. You can go to your iTunes Account settings to manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew. Your iTunes Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed. Terms and Conditions: http://www.ascensionapp.com/terms-and-conditions-minimal Privacy Policy: https://www.ascensionapp.com/privacy-policy-minimal

About

ModernClimb

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ModernClimb allows clients to access fitness programs, record workout progress, and track their fitness journey. From the home page, view the messages from your fitness coach, view your daily fitness statistics, and see your daily nutrition overview. On this page, we also work with the Apple Health App to keep track of your steps and calories burned. From there, slide over one tab to the fitness calendar that will act as your daily workout planner. When your coach assigns you a fitness plan, asks you to weigh yourself, track your daily nutrition macros, or requests a progress photo - you’ll find that to-do list right here. Clicking on the workout for the day will take you right to the first exercise of your fitness program. Finally, you’ll spend most of your time in the Train tab. Here, you’ll have a full breakdown of your program week over week. See what days you need to train, the overview of exercises for that day, and then click into the plan to get started. Once you’re in a plan, you can simply swipe left through exercises to move throughout the program. At the bottom of each screen you'll see a workout timer and the ability to record sets, reps, weight, and time. Each exercise comes with a photo & video so you’re never left in the dark when it comes to form on specific exercises. Recording your fitness programs in the program will help let your trainer know exactly how hard you’re working to achieve your fitness goals. Have a great day!

Screenshots

Ascension Training Platform4 screens
ModernClimb4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ModernClimb at none against Ascension Training Platform's 4. ModernClimb also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Ascension Training Platform sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. ModernClimb asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ascension Training Platform ships an update fortnightly, ModernClimb every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ascension Training Platform versus ModernClimb: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAscension Training PlatformModernClimb
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB127 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAndrew HamillPerFIcT Inc.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Ascension Training Platform

Subscriptions4
  • Ascension Toolbox Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Ascension Toolbox Monthly14 Days trial$34.991 Month
  • Ascension Toolbox Yearly$119.991 Year
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  • Ascension Toolbox Yearly14 Days trial$239.991 Year
None

ModernClimb

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ascension Training Platform free?
Ascension Training Platform is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ModernClimb free?
ModernClimb is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ascension Training Platform or ModernClimb have ads?
Neither Ascension Training Platform nor ModernClimb shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ascension Training Platform or ModernClimb?
Ascension Training Platform ships an update fortnightly, and ModernClimb every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ascension Training Platform was updated on October 24, 2026 and ModernClimb on October 27, 2026.

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