Comparison

Ascend RPG vs Active R+P

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

Head to head
About

Ascend RPG

This app combines fitness tracking with RPG elements, allowing users to log workouts, nutrition, and see their progress visualized as fantasy character progression. It offers a free tier with basic features and a premium subscription for advanced plans and in-game perks.

Highlights
  • Workout and nutrition logging
  • RPG-style character progression
  • Extensive exercise library
  • Customizable workout plans
  • Meal and nutrient tracking
  • Adaptive running programs
Features
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Your training has a story. Ascend RPG makes it visible. Ascend RPG brings workouts, plans, nutrition and fantasy progression into one app. Log real training, build consistency, and turn your effort into progress across an evolving RPG adventure. FREE FOR EVERYONE - 1,900+ exercises to browse by muscle group or training style, with the muscles each one trains. - Set and rep logging with your last session and new bests. - Up to 3 saved custom workouts. - Three starter plans: Foundations Full Body, Upper / Lower Classic and Bodyweight Basics. - Meal and nutrient tracking, and a free sample of every recipe category. - A muscle recovery map and the first week of a personalized running plan. ASCEND PRO - Every workout plan, including Big Three Strength, Push / Pull / Legs, Upper / Lower Hypertrophy, Aesthetic 5-Day, Glute and Lower Body Builder, Shred, Dumbbell-Only Hypertrophy and Calisthenics Skills, with weights that progress from your logs. - Unlimited custom workouts and the full high-protein recipe library. - The full 16-week adaptive running program and Hybrid Performance training (7-day free trial). - Monthly gems, double coins on daily challenges and other in-game perks. Ascend Pro is an auto-renewing subscription, billed monthly or yearly to your Apple Account. It renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. MAKE CONSISTENCY MATTER - Turn completed activity into visible RPG progress, and earn coins for every plan week you finish. - Develop your hero, earn rewards, and climb through an expanding fantasy world. FOOD DATA Food search and barcode scanning use USDA FoodData Central and the fatsecret Platform API. Powered by fatsecret Platform API. HEALTH Ascend RPG is not a medical device and gives general fitness and nutrition information only. Talk to a qualified professional before starting or changing an exercise or nutrition program. Terms of Use: https://www.dualforcedigital.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.dualforcedigital.com/privacy

About

Active R+P

Features
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Welcome to the Active R+P App! Log on to access your personalized Home Exercise Program on your mobile device. Using this app, you can access your personalized Home Exercise Program with HD Instructional videos. On the 'Messages' tab, you can securely communicate with your Active Recovery + Performance provider. As you make progress in your program, you'll earn virtual trophies and achievement badges to celebrate your milestones! Visit the 'Awards' tab to see your achievements and track your progress. On the 'Awards' tab, you can track these items. Prefer a language other than English? Go to the 'More' tab and select 'Languages' to pick another language option. If you need to book an appointment, please go to the 'Appointments' tab for more info. Make sure to select 'Mark as Complete' when doing your exercises to ensure that your provider can keep track of your progress! You must be a Active Recovery + Performance patient to gain access. This app integrates with your phone's Motion and Fitness activity framework to read daily step count data allowing your provider to monitor your activity.

Screenshots

Ascend RPG4 screens
Active R+P4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Active R+P at none against Ascend RPG's 10. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ascend RPG sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Active R+P asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Ascend RPG versus Active R+P: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAscend RPGActive R+P
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size168 MB43 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDual Force Digital LLCActive Chiropractic Inc.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Ascend RPG

One-time10
  • 550 Gems$4.99
  • Titus Bundle$4.99
  • Blood Moon Shogun Bundle$4.99
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  • Elara Bundle$4.99
  • 1,200 Gems$9.99
  • RAIGO Bundle$9.99
  • Selena Bundle$9.99
  • Thenaia Bundle$9.99
  • 2,600 Gems$19.99
  • 7,000 Gems$49.99
None

Active R+P

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ascend RPG free?
Ascend RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Active R+P free?
Active R+P is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ascend RPG or Active R+P have ads?
Neither Ascend RPG nor Active R+P shows ads.

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