# Getting Over It vs Axe Climber

The clearest difference is price: Axe Climber at Free against Getting Over It's $4.99. Axe Climber also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (57K vs 6.8K). Getting Over It's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Axe Climber is free to download; Getting Over It costs $4.99 up front. Axe Climber sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Getting Over It asks for nothing beyond the download.

Axe Climber holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Axe Climber has 57K ratings behind it against 6.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Getting Over It's written reviews are positive against 43% of Axe Climber's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Getting Over It ships an update every 5 days, Axe Climber monthly. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Getting Over It | Axe Climber |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (6.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getting-over-it/id1319618742/reviews) | **[4.8 (57K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axe-climber/id1355767781/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6.8K | **57K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.8% of reviews** | 43.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#75** | — |
| Size | 237 MB | 146 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Bennett Foddy](https://appshunter.io/developer/289213177) | [MADFATCAT](https://appshunter.io/developer/549093534) |

## What reviewers say

### Getting Over It

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/getting-over-it/id1319618742)

**Currently charting:** #75 Top Paid · Action, #75 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Navigate a challenging mountain climb using only a hammer and a pot. Experience frustrating gameplay and philosophical commentary as you ascend. Prepare for potentially hours of agonizing progress and repeated setbacks.

**Highlights:** Climb a mountain with a hammer and pot, Philosophical observations during gameplay, Agonizing and frustrating gameplay, Lose progress repeatedly, Discover new frustrations

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to get started
- 👍 Rewarding feeling of accomplishment
- 🤖 Unique and challenging gameplay
- 💡 Inspirational quotes and commentary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent and glitchy controls
- 🔋 Overheating and performance issues on mobile
- 🤬 Extremely frustrating and rage-inducing
- 💸 Overpriced for the mobile version

**Reported bugs**

- Sudden loss of progress
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices
- Sensitivity and input issues
- Compatibility problems on newer phones

**Requested features**

- Controller support
- Checkpoint system
- Difficulty options
- More customization and settings


### Axe Climber

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/axe-climber/id1355767781)

Embark on a challenging climbing adventure across treacherous mountains filled with hazards. Test your skills in this addictive game where only a select few can reach the final level. Master the controls to overcome obstacles and ascend to new heights.

**Highlights:** Challenging mountain climbs, Spikes, volcanoes, and eagles, Easy to learn, hard to master, Addictive gameplay, No ads (with subscription), VIP skins (with subscription), Super shield (with subscription)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 💎 Good variety of characters to unlock

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive number of ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after unlocking all characters

**Reported bugs**

- Icicles falling after leaving the danger zone
- Freeze/crash issues when watching ads
- Gem collection not working as intended

**Requested features**

- More challenging levels and obstacles
- Ability to customize characters and axes
- Offline mode with no ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Getting Over It free?

Getting Over It costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Axe Climber free?

Axe Climber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Getting Over It or Axe Climber?

Axe Climber is rated higher. Getting Over It averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Axe Climber averages 4.8 from 57K ratings.

### Do Getting Over It or Axe Climber have ads?

Axe Climber shows ads; Getting Over It does not.

### Which is updated more often, Getting Over It or Axe Climber?

Getting Over It ships an update every 5 days, and Axe Climber monthly. Most recently, Getting Over It was updated on September 26, 2026 and Axe Climber on September 26, 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.*