Comparison

Next Ascent vs PushUP Challenges

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

Head to head
About

Next Ascent

Discover climbing destinations worldwide with detailed maps, GPS navigation, and high-definition topos. Access comprehensive route descriptions, area history, and first ascent information for crags and bouldering spots. Download complete guidebooks for popular climbing areas.

Highlights
  • Real-time maps and GPS navigation
  • High-definition topos and pictures
  • Detailed route descriptions
  • Crag and bouldering area information
  • Downloadable guidebooks
  • Route and area history
  • First ascent information
Features
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Next Ascent Guidebooks, rock climbing guidebook app is the most comprehensive rock climbing and bouldering app available. Real-time maps, GPS, and navigation guide you to crags all over the world. Hi-def topos, pictures, and the most detailed route descriptions available are what sets this app apart from the rest. Download complete guidebooks for the most popular climbing destinations. This rock climbing app will get you the most information you can find on local crags, bouldering areas, and climbing destinations. Expect to see arial drone topos, route and area history, first ascent information, and detailed descriptions of every route. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

PushUP Challenges

Track your daily push-ups, squats, and other exercises with this sports activity tracker. Set custom fitness goals, challenge friends, and monitor your progress with leaderboards. Get personalized tips and workout reminders to stay motivated.

Highlights
  • Sports activity tracking
  • Customizable goal setting
  • Friend challenges and leaderboards
  • Progress graphs and insights
  • Personalized tips
  • Customizable workout reminders
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Introducing our cutting-edge mobile app designed to revolutionize your fitness journey! With our comprehensive sports activity tracker, you can easily monitor and analyze your daily push-ups, squats, and various exercises, gaining valuable insights into your progress and performance. Setting and achieving fitness goals has never been easier! Take advantage of our goal-setting feature, which allows you to customize targets for each activity, keeping you motivated and focused on reaching new heights. Whether you're aiming to beat your personal best or conquer a specific fitness challenge, our app will be your loyal companion every step of the way. But that's not all! We understand the power of friendly competition in driving results. Challenge your friends, family, or fellow fitness enthusiasts to engaging competitions, spurring each other on to greatness. With a built-in leaderboard, you can track your rankings and celebrate your victories together. The user-friendly interface ensures a seamless experience, even for fitness novices. Log your workouts effortlessly, view progress graphs, and receive personalized tips based on your activity history. Our app adapts to your fitness level, making it perfect for beginners and seasoned athletes alike. Worried about missing a workout? Don't be! We offer customizable reminders, ensuring you stay committed and consistent in your fitness routine. Your data security is our top priority. Rest assured that all your personal information and activity logs are encrypted and protected with the latest security measures. Take the first step towards a healthier, fitter you! Download our app now and embark on an exciting fitness adventure. It's time to unleash your potential and embrace a more active lifestyle. Are you up for the challenge? Privacy policy: https://balconygames.com/privacy.html Terms of use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Next Ascent4 screens
PushUP Challenges4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PushUP Challenges at 100% against Next Ascent's 50%. PushUP Challenges also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Next Ascent sells 36 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and PushUP Challenges sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PushUP Challenges holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Next Ascent's written reviews are positive against 100% of PushUP Challenges's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Next Ascent ships an update every 2 months, PushUP Challenges every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Next Ascent versus PushUP Challenges: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNext AscentPushUP Challenges
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (7 ratings)4.3 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB64 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNext Ascent, LLCAlexandr Korsak

Customer experience

Next Ascent

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

PushUP Challenges

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

36 purchases

Next Ascent

Subscriptions2
  • Next Ascent Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Next Ascent Pro Annual$59.991 Year
One-time34
  • Free Traxx GuideFree
  • Free Eliot Creek GuideFree
  • Larch Mt Bouldering$3.99
Show 31 more
  • Climbing & Bouldering Montdale$5.99
  • Allentown Bouldering Guide$5.99
  • Whiskey Springs Bouldering$5.99
  • Chickies Rock Routes Guide$5.99
  • Mid Valley Guidebook$5.99
  • French's Dome Guide$6.99
  • Mountainside Park Bouldering$6.99
  • Forest City Bouldering Guide$6.99
  • Allamuchy Climbing Guidebook$6.99
  • Lost City & Boulder Mt, OR$7.99
  • Ozone Guidebook$9.99
  • Gunks: Near Trapps$9.99
  • Northern NJ Bouldering$9.99
  • Allamuchy Guidebook$9.99
  • The Garden Bouldering Guide$9.99
  • Allentown Bouldering Guidebook$9.99
  • Broughton Bluff Climbing Guide$9.99
  • Route 26 Crags Guidebook$9.99
  • Lost Lake Bouldering Guidebook$9.99
  • Pocono Bouldering Guide$12.99
  • Peter's Kill Climbing Guide$12.99
  • Mocanaqua Climbing Guidebook$12.99
  • Boxcar Rocks$12.99
  • Mocanaqua Bouldering Guidebook$12.99
  • Carver Bouldering Guidebook$12.99
  • Smith Rock Climbing Guide$14.99
  • Safe Harbor Climbing Guidebook$14.99
  • Sourland & Somerset$14.99
  • Swan Falls Bouldering Guide$14.99
  • Sugarloaf Climbing Guidebook$17.99
  • Eldorado Canyon Climbing Guide$17.99
5 purchases

PushUP Challenges

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time3
  • Coffee Boost: Support Us$1.99
  • Coffee 2$5.99
  • Coffee 3$15.99

Questions

Is Next Ascent free?
Next Ascent is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PushUP Challenges free?
PushUP Challenges is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Next Ascent or PushUP Challenges?
PushUP Challenges is rated higher. Next Ascent averages 3.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PushUP Challenges averages 4.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Next Ascent or PushUP Challenges have ads?
Next Ascent shows ads; PushUP Challenges does not.
Which is updated more often, Next Ascent or PushUP Challenges?
Next Ascent ships an update every 2 months, and PushUP Challenges every 5 days. Most recently, Next Ascent was updated on September 3, 2026 and PushUP Challenges on September 22, 2026.

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