# Final Surge vs ASHKICKN

The clearest difference is rating: ASHKICKN at 5.0 against Final Surge's 3.8. ASHKICKN also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Final Surge's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (125 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Final Surge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ASHKICKN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ASHKICKN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Final Surge has 125 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Final Surge ships an update every 2 weeks, ASHKICKN every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Final Surge | ASHKICKN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (125 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-surge/id929796646/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ashkickn/id1663883843/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **125** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 162 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Final Surge](https://appshunter.io/developer/929796645) | [Matthew Paulson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1663883845) |

## What reviewers say

### Final Surge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/final-surge/id929796646)

This app helps endurance athletes, runners, cyclists, and triathletes manage their training. It offers features for planning, tracking workouts, and communicating with coaches or teams. Premium subscriptions unlock advanced analytics and tools.

**Highlights:** Dark Theme & Custom Icons, Dynamic Font & Navigation, Calendar Date Range & Labels, Training Plan Management, HRV & Morning Readiness (Premium), Route Builder (Premium), Apple Health & Wahoo Integration

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Final Surge Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Athlete Premium | $99.99 | per year |


### ASHKICKN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ashkickn/id1663883843)

This training app helps users prepare for and complete any endurance event, from 5ks to marathons and triathlons. It removes the guesswork from training, allowing users to focus on achieving their goals.

**Highlights:** Endurance event training, Marathon preparation, Triathlon training, 5k training plans, Expert guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Final Surge free?

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

### Is ASHKICKN free?

ASHKICKN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Final Surge or ASHKICKN?

ASHKICKN is rated higher. Final Surge averages 3.8 out of 5 from 125 ratings, while ASHKICKN averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Final Surge or ASHKICKN have ads?

Neither Final Surge nor ASHKICKN shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Final Surge or ASHKICKN?

Final Surge ships an update every 2 weeks, and ASHKICKN every 6 months. Most recently, Final Surge was updated on October 20, 2026 and ASHKICKN on October 6, 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.*