# Ascend vs SYSTEM

The clearest difference is ads: SYSTEM at none against Ascend's shown. SYSTEM also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). Ascend's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ascend sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SYSTEM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ascend holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ascend has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ascend | SYSTEM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-level-up-your-life/id6760720192/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/system-habit-tracker/id6761079302/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 72 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KODY GARRETT HILLS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1885905127) | [Mohammad Oumari](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448151941) |

## What reviewers say

### Ascend

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascend-level-up-your-life/id6760720192)

This app helps you build positive habits and track your progress through a unique ranking system. It offers personalized plans, an AI coach, and community support to guide you on your journey to self-improvement.

**Highlights:** Personalized habit plans, XP and ranking system, PRISM growth dashboard, AI coaching, Daily journaling, Community accountability, Streaks and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


### SYSTEM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/system-habit-tracker/id6761079302)

This app gamifies self-improvement by turning daily habits into quests and performance into stats. Track your progress across five core attributes and rise through ranks, facing challenges and rewards.

**Highlights:** Daily quests for habits, RPG-style stat tracking (STR, INT, AGI, END, VIT), Rank progression system (E to S), HP and penalty system for missed habits, Variable reward system, Evening performance reports, Home screen widget

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hunter Pass Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Hunter Pass Annual | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ascend free?

Ascend is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SYSTEM free?

SYSTEM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ascend or SYSTEM?

Ascend is rated higher. Ascend averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while SYSTEM averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ascend or SYSTEM have ads?

Ascend shows ads; SYSTEM does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*