Ascend vs DIY Gains
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Ascend
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DIY Gains
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DIY Gains is the no-nonsense workout tracker built for people who just want to lift. No sign-up. No subscription. No bloat. Just open the app, log your workout, and get back to the gym floor. Simple by design Most fitness apps are overloaded with features you'll never use. DIY Gains does one thing well โ helps you track your workouts and see your progress over time. What you can do: โข Build your own workouts with any exercises you choose โข Log sets, reps, and weight as you train โข Track your progress with clean, easy-to-read charts โข See volume, max weight, reps, and sets over time โข Switch between light and dark mode Your data stays on your device Everything is stored locally. No cloud account required, no data sent anywhere. Your training history is yours. Built for the gym floor Designed to be fast to navigate with one hand between sets. No distractions, no upsells โ just the information you need. Whether you're a beginner building your first programme or an experienced lifter who wants a simple log, DIY Gains keeps it straightforward.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Ascend at none against DIY Gains's shown. DIY Gains's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Ascend | DIY Gains |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 11 days |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ASHTON DARRYL ALVA | Jonathan Searle |
In-app purchases
Ascend
No in-app purchases
DIY Gains
No in-app purchases









