# Territorial.io vs Ascendant X

The clearest difference is rating: Ascendant X at 5.0 against Territorial.io's 3.6. Ascendant X also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). Territorial.io's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ascendant X holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Territorial.io has 1.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Territorial.io | Ascendant X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/territorialio/id1581110913/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascendant-x/id6801018979/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 52.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 6 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [David Tschacher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1581110915) | [RIDVAN ULAS CAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775366727) |

## What reviewers say

### Territorial.io

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/territorialio/id1581110913)

Engage in real-time online strategy battles to conquer land and expand your empire. Compete against players worldwide in solo or team modes across diverse maps. Master simple yet deep mechanics to achieve territorial supremacy.

**Highlights:** Real-time multiplayer battles, Solo and team modes, Simple but deep mechanics, Diverse maps, Customizable gameplay, Offline mode against bots

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy to understand
- 🌐 Variety of maps and modes
- 🎨 Customizable countries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🔄 Lack of balance and fairness
- 💬 Poor communication and moderation
- ⚠️ Intentional sabotage by players

**Reported bugs**

- White/black screen on launch
- Orientation issues and screen zooming
- Unresponsive controls and UI
- Connectivity and lag problems

**Requested features**

- Longer character names
- Improved alliance system
- Tactical options like retreating
- Diplomacy features (treaties, trade)
- Spectator mode to watch AI battles


### Ascendant X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascendant-x/id6801018979)

Experience intense offline arena survival with roguelite elements. Fight waves, collect weapons, and unlock permanent upgrades. Choose between endless runs or a campaign to liberate city districts.

**Highlights:** Offline arena survival roguelite, Fast twin-stick action, Random weapons and upgrades, Permanent upgrades and cosmetics, Endless mode and campaign, Optional rewarded ads for revives

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Territorial.io free?

Territorial.io is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ascendant X free?

Ascendant X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Territorial.io or Ascendant X?

Ascendant X is rated higher. Territorial.io averages 3.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Ascendant X averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Territorial.io or Ascendant X have ads?

Both Territorial.io and Ascendant X show ads.

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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.*