Comparison

Sally vs Daily Ascent

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

Head to head
About

Sally

Features
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Sally: Adaptive Fitness brings the viral "Bring Sally Up" challenge to your pocket with precision-timed workouts and real-time audio cues. How it works Follow perfectly timed audio cues that tell you exactly when to go up and when to hold. Every rep is synchronized — just press start and follow along. Multiple exercises Push-ups, squats, pull-ups, planks, hangs, leg raises, and more. Each exercise has progressive difficulty levels so you can start where you are and work your way up. Track everything - Personal bests for every exercise - Workout history and duration tracking - Daily streaks to keep you consistent - Achievements that unlock as you progress Built for simplicity No account sign-ups required. No ads. No subscriptions. All features are free. Your data stays on your device. Set reminders Schedule workout reminders so you never break your streak. Whether you're warming up, cooling down, or looking for a quick challenge — Sally keeps you honest with every rep.

About

Daily Ascent

Features
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Structured bodyweight training that adapts to your schedule. Nine exercises, three levels each, no account required. Build a real bodyweight training habit and actually get stronger. Daily Ascent gives you a structured programme across nine exercise groups, each with three progressive levels. New to training? Start with the "Prepare" tier for Pull-Ups, Push-Ups, and Dips, beginner-friendly variations that build you up to Level 1. Follow your prescribed sets and reps, pass a max-rep test, and unlock the next level. No guesswork. Core Features: - Master Your Bodyweight: Push-Ups, Squats, Pull-Ups, Dead Bugs, Hip Hinges, Spinal Extensions, Planks, Rows, and Dips. From beginner to advanced, every training day is mapped out. - Smart Scheduling: Rest days adjust automatically based on when you actually trained, not when you planned to. Miss a session? Your schedule shifts. No lost progress. - Test Days That Mean Something: Each level ends with a max-rep test. Pass it and move up. Clear, earned progression. No self-assessment needed. - Level Preview: Long-press any level to see the full day-by-day plan, variation details, and test targets before you start. - Train From Your Wrist: Pair with Apple Watch to count reps, time rest periods, and log sessions without touching your phone. - Achievements: Earn badges for milestones, streaks, consistency, and more as you train. - Community Rankings: Opt in to see where your personal bests and streak rank against other users, powered by fully anonymous data that's never linked to your identity. - Private by Design: Everything runs offline on your device. No account. No tracking. Community data is anonymous and deletable with one tap. Stop guessing your workouts. Download Daily Ascent and start your climb.

Screenshots

Sally4 screens
Daily Ascent4 screens

Verdict

The call

Sally and Daily Ascent are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Sally versus Daily Ascent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSallyDaily Ascent
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.5 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChristian TantCurtis Martin

In-app purchases

None

Sally

No in-app purchases

None

Daily Ascent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sally free?
Sally is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Daily Ascent free?
Daily Ascent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sally or Daily Ascent have ads?
Neither Sally nor Daily Ascent shows ads.

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