# Next Ascent vs PushUP Challenges

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Ascent | PushUP Challenges |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-ascent/id893831661/reviews) | **[4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-challenges/id6450053262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Ascent, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/893831664) | [Alexandr Korsak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447001028) |

## What reviewers say

### Next Ascent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-ascent/id893831661)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (36)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Next Ascent Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Next Ascent Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Free Traxx Guide | Free | one-time |
| Free Eliot Creek Guide | Free | one-time |
| Larch Mt Bouldering | $3.99 | one-time |
| Climbing & Bouldering Montdale | $5.99 | one-time |
| Allentown Bouldering Guide | $5.99 | one-time |
| Whiskey Springs Bouldering | $5.99 | one-time |
| Chickies Rock Routes Guide | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mid Valley Guidebook | $5.99 | one-time |
| French's Dome Guide | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mountainside Park Bouldering | $6.99 | one-time |
| Forest City Bouldering Guide | $6.99 | one-time |
| Allamuchy Climbing Guidebook | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lost City & Boulder Mt, OR | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ozone Guidebook | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gunks: Near Trapps | $9.99 | one-time |
| Northern NJ Bouldering | $9.99 | one-time |
| Allamuchy Guidebook | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Garden Bouldering Guide | $9.99 | one-time |
| Allentown Bouldering Guidebook | $9.99 | one-time |
| Broughton Bluff Climbing Guide | $9.99 | one-time |
| Route 26 Crags Guidebook | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lost Lake Bouldering Guidebook | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pocono Bouldering Guide | $12.99 | one-time |
| Peter's Kill Climbing Guide | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mocanaqua Climbing Guidebook | $12.99 | one-time |
| Boxcar Rocks | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mocanaqua Bouldering Guidebook | $12.99 | one-time |
| Carver Bouldering Guidebook | $12.99 | one-time |
| Smith Rock Climbing Guide | $14.99 | one-time |
| Safe Harbor Climbing Guidebook | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sourland & Somerset | $14.99 | one-time |
| Swan Falls Bouldering Guide | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sugarloaf Climbing Guidebook | $17.99 | one-time |
| Eldorado Canyon Climbing Guide | $17.99 | one-time |


### PushUP Challenges

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushup-challenges/id6450053262)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Coffee Boost: Support Us | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee 2 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Coffee 3 | $15.99 | one-time |


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