# Ascend vs Calistx

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Calistx at 15.1 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 | Calistx |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calistx/id6794693740/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ASHTON DARRYL ALVA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859019492) | [Hunter Stein](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794693742) |

## What reviewers say

### Ascend

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Calistx

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/calistx/id6794693740)

This app delivers personalized calisthenics programs built by your coach. Track workouts, log progress, and access skill tutorials. It also facilitates direct communication with your coach and includes nutrition logging.

**Highlights:** Personalized daily workout plans, Workout logging with rest timer, Progress and personal record tracking, Video submission for form review, Calisthenics skill breakdown library, Direct coach messaging, Nutrition and macro tracking

**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 Calistx free?

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

### Do Ascend or Calistx have ads?

Neither Ascend nor Calistx shows ads.

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