# Ascend vs Helix Training

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

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Ascend | Helix Training |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Size | 2 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ASHTON DARRYL ALVA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859019492) | [Dmitrii Gumennikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790700613) |

## What reviewers say

### Ascend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-workout-tracker/id6756195199)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Helix Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helix-training/id6790700611)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ascend free?

Ascend is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Helix Training free?

Helix Training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Ascend or Helix Training have ads?

Neither Ascend nor Helix Training shows ads.

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