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Mountain progress
Every workout pushes a climber up Mt Cook, Everest, Denali, even Mars. Visual, not arbitrary.
Now climbing · Beta launching soon
Every workout is a step up the mountain.
Ascend turns lifts, runs, water and meals into elevation. See real progress on a real mountain — not another spreadsheet that guilts you.
iOS & Android betaMade in Aotearoa NZApple Health + Health Connect14-day Premium money-back
The problem
Most fitness apps are spreadsheets in a costume.
You log a workout. The bar moves a pixel. The app forgets you tomorrow.
You set a goal. The app pings you to drink water. You uninstall by week three.
Ascend ties every rep, lap and meal to a mountain you're actually climbing. Miss a day, the climber slides. Hit a streak, you punch through clouds.
What you get
A fitness tracker built like a game, not a clipboard.
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XP, AP, levels, streaks
Earn experience for lifts, achievement points for habits. Spend AP on cosmetics, boosts and unlocks.
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Goal-driven plans
Pick build muscle, lose fat, run a 5K, climb a real mountain. Ascend builds the path.
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Smart workout builder
Drag-drop sessions, rest timers, exercise library with form videos. PR detection baked in.
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Mountain leagues
Weekly XP-based leagues. Climb past your rivals, earn AP, get bragging rights.
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Apple Health + Health Connect
Steps, workouts, heart rate, active calories pulled in automatically. No double logging.
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Nutrition + water
Barcode scanner, meal browser, water tracker. All feed elevation.
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Progress photos
Side-by-side comparison, before/after slider, private by default. Your data stays yours.
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Made indie. No creepy data.
Built by one founder in NZ. No ad SDKs, no selling your steps to insurers.
How it works
Three steps, then climb.
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Pick your mountain
Choose a goal: build muscle, drop weight, run further. Ascend picks the mountain that matches.
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Log fast, log anywhere
10-second workout entry, scan barcodes, tap water. Or let Apple Health do the heavy lifting.
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Watch the climber move
Real-time elevation gain. Hit streaks, level up, league up. Miss a week, the climber slides.
Pricing
Free to climb. Premium when you want a Sherpa.
Core tracking is free forever. Premium adds AI coaching, advanced analytics, mountain leagues and the AP marketplace. Final pricing announced at launch — waitlist members lock in a founder discount.
Free
$0
- ✓ Mountain tracker
- ✓ Workout + nutrition log
- ✓ Streaks & XP
- ✓ Apple Health sync
Founder discount
Premium
TBA
- ✓ AI coach
- ✓ Advanced analytics
- ✓ Mountain leagues
- ✓ AP marketplace
- ✓ All future features
FAQ
Questions, answered straight.
When does Ascend launch?+
We're shipping to TestFlight and Google Play internal track in the next few weeks. Join the waitlist and you'll get early access plus a free first month of Premium.
What does Ascend do that other fitness apps don't?+
Ascend turns your training into a mountain climb. Every workout, water log, and meal entry pushes a climber up a real mountain. You see progress as elevation gained — not just numbers in a spreadsheet.
Will it work with Apple Health and Google Fit?+
Yes. Ascend reads steps, workouts, heart rate, and active calories from Apple Health on iOS and Health Connect on Android.
How much will Ascend cost?+
Free forever for core tracking. Premium unlocks AI coaching, advanced analytics, mountain leagues, and the AP marketplace. Final pricing announced at launch — waitlist members get a founder discount.
Where is Ascend made?+
Built in Aotearoa New Zealand by an indie founder. No VC money, no creepy data sharing, no dark patterns.
How do I get a refund or delete my data?+
Premium has a 14-day money-back guarantee. You can export all your data and delete your account from the Settings screen at any time.
Lock in founder access.
First climbers get TestFlight + Play Store internal track invites and a permanent discount on Premium.