Keep Whoop. Get a real lifting app.
Whoop tracks recovery beautifully but doesn't log lifts well. Ascend does. We read Whoop's recovery + strain through Apple Health, then use it to autopilot your deloads.
Whoop + Ascend
- Real strength tracking, sets, reps, RPE, PR detection
- Mountain progression + leagues, not just strain numbers
- Reads Whoop recovery + strain via Apple Health (iOS)
- Free for core. No hardware needed.
- AI coach autopilots your deload when Whoop says you're cooked
What it's not
- Direct Whoop API integration pending (Q3 2026)
- On Android, Whoop recovery doesn't yet flow via Health Connect
Ascend Club
The app is free. Club adds the coach, leagues and analytics.
Core tracking stays free forever, the climb, streaks, logging and your league tiers. Club is for when you want the full coach, worldwide competition and the depth, at about the price of one coffee a month.
See Club plans→
14-day free trial · no card to start
| Free | Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking, the climb and streaks | ||
| Per-set logging, PR detection, wearables | ||
| Muscle-league tiers | ||
| The AI coach | nudges | Full conversation |
| Worldwide leagues and challenges | , | |
| PR projections and deep analytics | , | |
| Unlimited crews | , | |
| Themes, export and higher AI limits | , |