Combinate vs The First Ascent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Combinate
A challenging number puzzle game where players merge matching numbers in a circle to create increasingly larger numbers. Utilize slingshot mechanics to aim pieces at targets and combine them effectively.
- Merge matching numbers
- Build increasing numbers
- Slingshot pieces onto targets
- Circular puzzle gameplay
- Challenging number mechanics
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Combinate is a challenging number puzzle where the object is to join the numbers in a circle to build ever-increasing numbers. Use your skills to slingshot pieces onto the target. When a pair of neighboring pieces match, they merge into one!
The First Ascent
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“The first ascent” is an immersive climbing adventure where players scale treacherous mountains, sheer cliff faces, and mysterious vertical landscapes in their quest to reach the top. From dark caves to outer space, each level introduces new challenges and environmental hazards like hotwind, falling blizzards, mostly unstable obstacles. Strategic planning, quick reflexes, and precision are the keys to reaching the summit. Upgrade your character and unlock new climbers with unique skills, and collect the useful items along your route. Whether you're racing the clock or exploring at your own pace, "The first ascent" promises a vertical adventure like no other.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The First Ascent at none against Combinate's 1. The First Ascent also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Combinate sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The First Ascent asks for nothing beyond the download.
Combinate ships an update every 6 months, The First Ascent every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Combinate | The First Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 134 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PulseFix LLC | Chi Nguyen |
In-app purchases
Combinate
- Combinate - Full Version$1.99
The First Ascent
No in-app purchases
