Comparison

Ascend vs STEPR

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

Head to head
About

Ascend

This app visually tracks your daily stair climbing by using your Apple Health data. Set goals, monitor your progress with dynamic charts, and earn achievements for your efforts. It offers personalized themes to customize your experience.

Highlights
  • Integrates with Apple Health
  • Dynamic tracking charts and graphs
  • Daily, weekly, monthly, and lifetime tracking
  • Personal record tracking
  • Real-life equivalent achievements
  • Personalized themes and icons
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Ascend is a visually dynamic way to track the stairs you climb each day. By interpreting your Apple Health data, Ascend helps you set goals and track progress. With this app, you’ll see just how high your steps can take you; even all the way to the moon. Features: · Integrates with Apple Health · Dynamic tracking charts and graphs · Daily, weekly, monthly, and lifetime tracking · Personal record tracking · Real life equivalent achievements · Personalized themes and icons

About

STEPR

This app enhances your stair climbing workouts with personalized classes, real-time performance tracking, and virtual scenic climbs. Connect with a community, participate in challenges, and achieve your fitness goals with efficient cardio.

Highlights
  • Personalized workouts
  • On-demand classes
  • Performance tracking
  • Scenic virtual climbs
  • Community engagement
  • Custom challenges
Features
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Introducing the STEPR App: Your Ultimate Stair Climbing Companion Elevate your fitness journey with the STEPR App, designed to seamlessly integrate with your STEPR or any Stria Climber and bring the benefits of stair climbing to your fingertips. Key Features: • Personalized Workouts: Access a variety of on-demand classes tailored to your fitness level and goals, from beginner to advanced. • On-Demand Classes: Choose from a vast library of on-demand workouts led by expert trainers specifically designed for the STEPR or any stair climber. • Performance Tracking: Monitor your progress with real-time metrics, including steps per minute, calories burned, and heart rate integration. • Scenic Climbs: Experience virtual climbs through iconic locations worldwide, making your workouts engaging and immersive. • Community Engagement: Connect with a global community of fitness enthusiasts, share achievements, and stay motivated. • Device Compatibility: Not just for STEPR but can be used with any stair climber across the globe. • Faster Results: Burn more calories in less time with stair climbing, proven to be one of the most efficient forms of cardio. • Custom Challenges: Participate in fun, community-wide challenges like “STEPtember” to stay motivated and win exclusive rewards. (*coming soon!) • More Coming Soon! Enjoy regular updates with new features, classes, and content to keep your fitness journey fresh and exciting. Why Choose STEPR? STEPR is committed to making stair climbing mainstream by providing innovative equipment and a supportive platform that caters to all fitness levels. Our app enhances your workout experience, offering flexibility, variety, and the motivation you need to achieve your health goals. Download the STEPR App Today and Always Take The Stairs!

Screenshots

Ascend4 screens
STEPR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STEPR at none against Ascend's 6. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Ascend sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. STEPR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Ascend against 4.1 for STEPR. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Ascend's written reviews are positive against 80% of STEPR's.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ascend versus STEPR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAscendSTEPR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (14 ratings) — better4.1 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEddie KoranekSTEPR, Inc.

Customer experience

Ascend

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%

STEPR

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Ascend

One-time6
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Feature Unlock$1.99
  • Coffee sized tip$2.99
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  • Feature Unlock$2.99
  • Feature Unlock$3.99
  • Lunch sized tip$4.99
None

STEPR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ascend free?
Ascend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STEPR free?
STEPR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ascend or STEPR?
Ascend is rated higher. Ascend averages 4.2 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while STEPR averages 4.1 from 8 ratings.
Do Ascend or STEPR have ads?
Neither Ascend nor STEPR shows ads.

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