Ascend vs Motionary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ascend
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Motionary
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Motionary is an app that helps you find the right exercises for your needs from a library of more than 200 movements and follow along with videos as you work out. ■ Who It’s For For anyone who doesn’t have time to go to the gym but still wants to stay active at home; wants to loosen up a stiff body during breaks from desk work; has struggled to get back into a regular exercise routine; wants to start with low-impact movements due to concerns about their knees or lower back; or wants to fit short exercise sessions into a busy day of childcare or standing work. ■ Quickly Find Exercises by Goal or Situation Simply choose from 12 goals, 15 situations, 10 body areas, 8 categories, and 3 difficulty levels. Whether you’re taking a break from desk work, waking up in the morning, or getting ready for bed, you can quickly find exercises that fit the moment. ■ Easy to Follow with Video Guidance Videos are available for 140 of 159 exercise types. Each exercise includes step-by-step instructions, form tips, precautions, and easier alternatives when the movement feels too difficult, helping you exercise safely and maintain proper form. ■ More Than 60 Ready-Made Courses Choose from 64 guided courses ranging from 3 to 15 minutes, with the exercise order and timing already planned for you. From morning wake-up routines and mobility sessions to relaxing stretches and fall-prevention balance exercises, simply press play and follow along from start to finish. ■ Designed to Help You Stay Consistent Block exercises you don’t like so they no longer appear, and save your favorites to My Folder. Over time, you can build a personalized exercise collection that works for you. ■ Anytime, Anywhere No account registration required, and the app can be used even without an internet connection. Your data is stored only on your device. Available in 6 languages, including Japanese.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Ascend at none against Motionary's shown. Motionary's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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 | Ascend | Motionary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 284 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ASHTON DARRYL ALVA | Yudai Fukuda |
In-app purchases
Ascend
No in-app purchases
Motionary
No in-app purchases





