Sally vs Daily Ascent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sally
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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.
Daily Ascent
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Sally | Daily Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Christian Tant | Curtis Martin |
In-app purchases
Sally
No in-app purchases
Daily Ascent
No in-app purchases









