Comparison

Satellite vs Ascent

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

Head to head
About

Satellite

Track your climbing sessions, view routes, and connect with friends at registered gyms. Share send videos, discover new beta, and even create your own training routes. Stay updated on gym progress and achievements.

Highlights
  • Gym search
  • Register sends
  • Send videos
  • Logbook
  • Rankings
  • Timeline
  • In-app gym card
Features
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Satellite is a Climbing app for climbing gyms all over the world. Check in and view all the amazing boulder and lead routes set in Satellite registered gyms. Designed to keep track of your sessions and sends, The Satellite App will also keep you updated with your friend’s progress and achievements in the gym via the timeline and rankings system. You can now share and view send videos directly on the Satellite App. Users can now upload their send videos by linking it to the specific route. Not sure how to do a route? Search for a send video for new beta. There are also additional functions that make the climbing gym more convenient and enjoyable, such as creating your own spray routes on training walls, system boards or Satellite boards and registering it for everyone to climb. * Gym Search * Register Sends *Send Videos * Spray wall * Logbook * Badges * Stamps * Circuit mode * Tick List * Rankings * Sessions * Timeline * New Sets * Likes * In-app gym card

About

Ascent

This AI-powered sports coach analyzes your technique frame-by-frame from video uploads. Get specific, actionable feedback and track your progress across over 13 sports to elevate your game.

Highlights
  • AI video analysis
  • Multi-sport support (13+)
  • Context-aware feedback
  • Actionable form corrections
  • Progress tracking
  • Custom coach questions (premium)
Features
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Level up your performance with Ascent, the AI-powered coach in your pocket. Whether you are projecting a V5 boulder problem or fixing your jump shot, Ascent uses advanced AI to analyze your technique frame-by-frame. KEY FEATURES: • Instant Analysis: Just upload a video of your attempt. • Multi-Sport Engine: Specialized support for 13+ sports including Basketball, Tennis, and Football. • Context Aware: The AI understands the difference between a "Free Throw" and a "3-Pointer" and adjusts its feedback accordingly. • AI Coach: Get specific, actionable corrections on your form (e.g., "Knees caving in" or "Late release"), along with a score to see how close you are to your favorite athletes. • Track Progress: Save your sessions and watch your skills improve over time. PREMIUM FEATURES: • Custom Coach Questions: Ask the AI specific questions about your technique. • Biometric Analysis: Input your height and weight for feedback tailored to your body type. • Exclusive Themes: Customize the app with premium themes to match your favorite sports and teams. No expensive sensors or smart courts needed. Just you, your phone, and the game. Download Ascent today and start training smarter. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Satellite4 screens
Ascent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ascent at 5.0 against Satellite's 3.4. Ascent also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Satellite's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Satellite sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Ascent sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ascent holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Satellite has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Satellite ships an update monthly, Ascent weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Satellite versus Ascent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSatelliteAscent
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews24.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFunabashi Rocky Co.,Ltd.Sanfeng Wang

Customer experience

Satellite

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive24.5%
Neutral18.9%
Negative56.6%

Ascent

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Satellite

Subscriptions8
  • Gold Plan (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Light Plan (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Premium Plan (Monthly)$4.991 Month
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  • Premium Plus Plan (Monthly)$6.991 Month
  • Light Plan (Annual)$24.991 Year
  • Gold Plan (Annual)$28.491 Year
  • Premium Plan (Annual)$49.991 Year
  • Premium Plus Plan (Annual)$69.991 Year
1 purchases

Ascent

Subscriptions1
  • Ascent Pro$4.991 Month

Questions

Is Satellite free?
Satellite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ascent free?
Ascent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Satellite or Ascent?
Ascent is rated higher. Satellite averages 3.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Ascent averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Satellite or Ascent have ads?
Both Satellite and Ascent show ads.
Which is updated more often, Satellite or Ascent?
Satellite ships an update monthly, and Ascent weekly. Most recently, Satellite was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ascent on November 5, 2026.

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