# Ascend vs Proc

The clearest difference is monetization model: Ascend at freemium against Proc's subscription. Proc's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ascend sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Proc sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ascend against 5.0 for Proc. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Proc has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Ascend ships an update every 3 days, Proc every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ascend | Proc |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-habit-tracker/id6749784595/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proc-procrastination-blocker/id6775617660/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 17 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tanner Bennett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830944792) | [Soro Development LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775617663) |

## What reviewers say

### Ascend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-habit-tracker/id6749784595)

Build lasting habits and achieve your goals with this straightforward and motivating tracker. It offers unlimited habit creation, custom reminders, and visual progress tracking to help you stay consistent. Focus on your journey without distractions or unnecessary data collection.

**Highlights:** Unlimited habit creation, Customizable reminders, Visual progress tracking, Daily goal support, Flexible scheduling, Skip days without penalty, Simple, distraction-free design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Proc

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proc-procrastination-blocker/id6775617660)

This app helps you stay focused on your studies by locking distracting apps until you demonstrate progress on your assignments. It uses AI to verify your work, ensuring you only unlock access after completing tasks. Connect your Canvas account for automatic assignment import and track your progress against daily goals.

**Highlights:** AI-verified assignment progress, Automatic app blocking, Canvas integration, Daily progress goals, Anonymous classmate progress comparison, Customizable commitment settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Proc Pro (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Proc Pro (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ascend free?

Ascend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Proc free?

Proc is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ascend or Proc?

Ascend and Proc are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Ascend or Proc have ads?

Neither Ascend nor Proc shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ascend or Proc?

Ascend ships an update every 3 days, and Proc every 5 days. Most recently, Ascend was updated on October 7, 2026 and Proc on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*