Comparison

Peptide Log vs Ascend

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

Head to head
About

Peptide Log

Manage your peptide treatment plan with this app. Track injections, monitor progress, manage inventory, and visualize your treatment with advanced features. It offers a free trial before requiring a subscription.

Highlights
  • Multi-phase protocol tracking
  • Custom peptide blend creation
  • Full inventory management
  • Consumables tracking with alerts
  • Pharmacokinetic concentration curves
  • Injection site rotation
  • Progress photo tracking
Features
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Stay on track with your prescribed peptide treatment plan with Peptide Log, a comprehensive tracking solution for managing injections, monitoring progress, and tracking inventory. A subscription is required for access after the 7 day commitment free trial. IMPORTANT: This app is for personal tracking purposes ONLY. It does not provide medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider regarding your treatment plan. - Advanced multi-phase protocols with automatic titration, maintenance, and tapering - Create custom peptide blends with personalized ratios - Full inventory management: vials, pens, pill bottles, batches, expiry dates, and remaining volumes - Track consumables: syringes, pen needles, alcohol swabs, and diluents with low-stock alerts - Interactive home screen widgets showing doses and live concentration charts - Pharmacokinetic concentration curves visualizing peptide levels over time - Track multiple people with separate profiles sharing the same inventory - Procurement tracking: orders, vendors, tracking numbers, and delivery status - Support for injectable, oral, and nasal dosing routes - Smart injection site rotation with color-coded safety indicators - Log side effects with severity tracking and injection correlations - Capture progress photos and track your visual transformation - Flexible cyclical dosing with customizable on/off periods - Sync weight with Apple Health and back up securely with iCloud Made with love in Bavaria Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/Johannes-ece/f1fc243016da98c1ee977145755f0f29 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Ascend

This app helps users track their peptide usage, including specific compounds like Retatrutide and Ozempic. It offers features for logging doses, managing side effects, and monitoring nutrition, providing a centralized platform for peptide journey management.

Highlights
  • All-in-one peptide journey tracking
  • Smart AI-powered food logging
  • Dose reconstitution calculator
  • Peptide library with detailed info
  • Side effect management
  • Dose reminders
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Ascend is designed specifically for people using peptides like Retatrutide, Ghk-Cu, Bpc-157, Tb-500, Ozempic, Wegovy, and more. Ascend helps you build and maintain better habits, track protocols and doses, manage side effects, and ascend to new heights. HOW TO USE THE ASCEND APP: 1. Complete onboarding for your personalized Ascend plan 2. Track your calories, water, macros, and peptide usage 3. Share your Ascend results as evidence of your peptide journey Whether you’re just starting or deep into your journey, Ascend helps you make the most out of your peptides with less friction and more clarity. FEATURES YOU’LL LOVE: - All-in-one Tracking: See everything that matters for your peptide journey in one place - calories, water, macros, steps, peptide dose reminders and logging, side effects - Smart food logging: Enjoy the latest AI to snap a photo of your meals tor track macros automatically - Dose Calculator: Reconstitution calculator and concentration unit conversion - Peptide Library and Education: Browse 50+ peptide profiles with detailed information Who’s It For? Ascend is built for anyone interested in or using peptides who wants an easier, clearer way to support their health and access science-backed information. Health Disclaimer Ascend is designed for tracking and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide any medical guidance or advice. Always consult with your healthcare provider for any medical decisions or health concerns.

*app features require subscription Privacy Policy: ascendapp.io/privacy Terms and Conditions: ascendapp.io/terms Support: Email support@ascendapp.io

Screenshots

Peptide Log4 screens
Ascend4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ascend at 4.7 against Peptide Log's 4.0. Ascend also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Peptide Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Ascend sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ascend holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Peptide Log's written reviews are positive against 80% of Ascend's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Peptide Log ships an update every 8 days, Ascend weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Peptide Log versus Ascend: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeptide LogAscend
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (37 ratings)4.7 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB311 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperJohannes von GrundherrMichael Zhu

Customer experience

Peptide Log

All ratings34 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative20.0%

Ascend

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Peptide Log

Subscriptions2
  • Peptide Log Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Peptide Log Yearly$39.991 Year
3 purchases

Ascend

Subscriptions3
  • Ascend$9.991 Month
  • Ascend3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Peptide Log free?
Peptide Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ascend free?
Ascend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Peptide Log or Ascend?
Ascend is rated higher. Peptide Log averages 4.0 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Ascend averages 4.7 from 18 ratings.
Do Peptide Log or Ascend have ads?
Neither Peptide Log nor Ascend shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Peptide Log or Ascend?
Peptide Log ships an update every 8 days, and Ascend weekly. Most recently, Peptide Log was updated on October 22, 2026 and Ascend on October 10, 2026.

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