Ninja Tobu vs Ascender
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ninja Tobu
Engage in a fast-paced action game where you jump, dodge, and attack through endless ninja battles. Master powerful moves and defeat enemies in challenging levels with stunning graphics. Become the ultimate ninja warrior.
- Tap to jump
- Swipe to attack
- Endless levels
- Stunning graphics
- Addictive gameplay
- Ancient Japan setting
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Step into the world of Ninja Tobu and test your skills in this fast-paced action game. Jump, dodge, and slice your way through endless levels of ninja battles as you strive to become the ultimate ninja master. You simply tap to power your jump, swipe to soar through the air and perform powerful attacks to defeat your enemies. Featuring stunning graphics and addictive gameplay, Ninja Tobu transports you to a world of ancient Japan, where you will face off enemies in challenging and fierce levels. With new levels added regularly, the excitement never ends. Download Ninja Tobu now and start your journey to become the ultimate ninja warrior.
Ascender
Embark on an 8-bit arcade adventure, ascending from an abyss. Navigate treacherous terrain, defeat enemies, and manage your engine's heat. Experience thrilling gameplay with retro graphics and sound, aiming for the highest score.
- Retro arcade graphics and sound
- 1000m of level design
- Easy mobile controls
- Quick start checkpoints
- 3 Game modes
- Game Center leaderboards
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Ascend from the depths of the abyss in this original 8-BIT style arcade game. Navigate through challenging terrain and defeat enemies while trying not to overheat your engine. This simple arcade game will have your heart pumping as you approach the next checkpoint. Features: - Retro arcade graphics and sound - 1000m of level design to ascend - Easy to use mobile controls - Quick start checkpoints every 100m - Lovable enemies to defeat - 3 Game modes (Classic, Time Trial and Survivor) - Game Center global leaderboards NO Ads, NO In App purchases, Completely FREE.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ascender at 4.9 against Ninja Tobu's 4.1. Ascender also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and device support 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
Both are free to download. Ninja Tobu sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Ascender asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ascender holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 260 and 156 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Ninja Tobu's written reviews are positive against 98% of Ascender's.
Ninja Tobu ships an update every 3 weeks, Ascender weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ninja Tobu | Ascender |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (260 ratings) | 4.9 (156 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 64.8% of reviews | 98.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 260 — better | 156 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 204 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CerebralFix | Peter Moyle |
Customer experience
Ninja Tobu
Ascender
User reviews
Ninja Tobu
From 260 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Addictive and fun
- 🎨 Excellent art style
- 🕹️ Challenging but rewarding
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🕹️ Overly difficult challenges
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Long loading times
Ascender
From 156 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🎨 Retro aesthetic and pixel art style
- ⚙️ Simple yet engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎯 Challenging but fair difficulty balance
- 🏆 Multiple game modes (Classic, Survival, Time Trial)
Room to improve
- 📏 Control buttons positioned too close together and far left
- ⏱️ Limited content - single level with three play modes
- 🎮 Controls occasionally unresponsive or don't register
- 😞 Game is too short for some players
- 🔧 Input detection issues causing unexpected deaths
Bugs and requests
Ninja Tobu
Reported bugs
4 issues- Level 66 not loading
- Character getting stuck in walls
- Daily rewards not working
- Progress loss after updates
Requested features
4 requests- More characters and customization options
- Additional game modes and levels
- Ability to save and restore progress
- Leaderboard and social features
Ascender
Reported bugs
2 issues- Controls don't register sometimes causing flight or fire errors
- Input detection issues leading to unexpected deaths
Requested features
7 requests- Sequel or Part 2 with more levels
- Progress saving functionality
- Additional levels and content
- Adjustable button sizes
- Discord server for community
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- Repositioned control buttons for better accessibility
- More game modes or variations
In-app purchases
Ninja Tobu
- 100 Coins$0.99
- 300 Coins$1.99
- Animal Spirit Set$1.99
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- Reaper Set$1.99
- Shinobi Training (Discipline)$1.99
- Cyborg Set$2.99
- Warlock Set$2.99
- Magus Set$2.99
- Festive Set$2.99
- 750 Coins$3.99
- Starter Pack$3.99
- Survivalist$3.99
- 2000 Coins$9.99
- Dragon God Set$14.99
Ascender
No in-app purchases
Questions
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