Cruxed vs Ascend
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cruxed
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**Transform Your Climbing Journey with Cruxed** Cruxed is your ultimate digital climbing partner, designed by climbers for climbers. Whether you're a beginner taking your first steps on the wall or an experienced climber pushing your limits, Cruxed provides the tools and insights you need to reach new heights. **Key Features:** **Seamless Climb Logging** Quickly and easily track your climbing sessions with our intuitive workout logging system. Record your sends, attempts, and progress across all climbing disciplines. **Custom Grading Systems** Configure grading systems that adapt to any climbing gym or outdoor location. Support for multiple grading standards ensures accurate tracking wherever you climb. **Progress Analytics** Visualize your improvement over time with detailed analytics and progress charts. Understand your climbing patterns, identify strengths, and pinpoint areas for improvement. **Community Connection** Connect with fellow climbers worldwide, share your achievements, and participate in challenges. Join a vibrant community of climbers who share your passion. **AI-Powered Training Insights** Get personalized training recommendations and performance analysis powered by advanced AI technology. Receive custom workout plans based on your goals and climbing performance. **Gamified Experience** Earn XP, unlock badges, and compete on leaderboards as you progress through your climbing journey. Stay motivated with our engaging reward system. **Gym & Location Database** Discover climbing gyms and outdoor locations near you with our comprehensive database. Find new places to climb and explore different climbing environments. **Why Choose Cruxed?** Built by passionate climbers who understand the unique challenges of tracking progress in this dynamic sport, Cruxed combines cutting-edge technology with deep climbing expertise. Our founders, experienced climbers and tech professionals, created the digital climbing tool they wished existed. From tracking your first V0 boulder to conquering challenging multi-pitch routes, Cruxed grows with you. The app supports all climbing disciplines including bouldering, sport climbing, traditional climbing, and indoor gym climbing. **Perfect for:** - Beginners learning climbing fundamentals - Intermediate climbers seeking progress insights - Advanced climbers optimizing performance - Climbing communities and groups - Fitness enthusiasts exploring climbing **Join the Cruxed Community** Thousands of climbers worldwide already use Cruxed to enhance their climbing experience. Join our growing community of climbers who are training smarter, climbing harder, and reaching their goals faster. Download Cruxed today and take your climbing journey to new heights. Your next breakthrough is just a tap away.
Ascend
Log your climbing sessions, track project progress, and analyze your performance over time. This app helps you train smarter by providing insights into your technique and strength, all with an offline-first design.
- Log climbing sessions with grades and attempts
- Track project progress
- Offline-first design
- Analyze technique and strength
- View progress over time
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Reach new heights with Ascend, a modern logbook designed for climbers of all levels. Track your sessions, log problems, manage projects, and view your progress over time. Train smarter with session logs, and insights that help you improve technique and strength. Features: • Log climbing sessions with grades, attempts, and sends • Track project progress and attempts • Offline-first design — works anywhere • Lightweight, fast, and built specifically for climbers Ascend does not require an internet connection and does not use personal health data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ascend at 16.4 against Cruxed's 18.2. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Cruxed | Ascend |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Caliverse SIA | Andy Truong |
In-app purchases
Cruxed
No in-app purchases
Ascend
No in-app purchases








