Comparison

Ascend vs Repstack

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

Head to head
About

Ascend

Features
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https://ashtonalva.github.io/portfolio-site/

About

Repstack

Features
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Repstack turns bodyweight training into a habit you actually keep. Pick a program, follow the plan day by day, and let Repstack count your reps, time your rest, and track every session. No gym. No equipment. No guesswork. SIX PROVEN PROGRAMS • Repstack Challenge 30 — full-body, 30 days • Zero to 100 Push-ups • First Pull-up & Beyond • Strong Legs • Core Stack (abs) • Tricep Stack (dips) BUILT TO KEEP YOU GOING • Guided workouts with automatic rep counting and rest timers • A streak that rewards showing up, not perfection • Progress charts so you can see yourself getting stronger • Daily reminders that fit your schedule • Milestones and haptics that make every set feel good PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything stays on your device and syncs through your own private iCloud. We have no servers and we never collect your data. REPSTACK PRO Unlock every program and your full history with Repstack Pro. Start with a 3-day free trial, then subscribe monthly ($3.99/month) or yearly ($17.99/year). Payment is charged to your Apple ID, auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends, and can be managed in your Apple ID settings. Cancel anytime. Start stacking reps today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://repstack-kcj.vercel.app/privacy

Screenshots

Ascend4 screens
Repstack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Repstack at 17.0 against Ascend's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Ascend versus Repstack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAscendRepstack
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASHTON DARRYL ALVAJakub Chojnacki

In-app purchases

None

Ascend

No in-app purchases

None

Repstack

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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