# AscentConnect vs Lineage Client

The clearest difference is ads: Lineage Client at none against AscentConnect's shown. AscentConnect's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, 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.

## The numbers

| Metric | AscentConnect | Lineage Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (278 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascentconnect/id1615339809/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **278** | — |
| Positive reviews | 42.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 59 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ascent Funding, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1615339811) | [North American Financial Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1854888217) |

## What reviewers say

### AscentConnect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascentconnect/id1615339809)

Manage your student loans with ease. Apply for new loans, track your balance, and update billing information. Build healthy financial habits by making timely payments and exploring exclusive student benefits.

**Highlights:** Apply for loans, Manage loan payments, Track loan balance, Update billing information, Set up autopay, Access exclusive student benefits

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast and smooth app performance
- 💳 Convenient payment functionality
- 📱 User-friendly compared to website
- 🔐 Face recognition login option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent login and authentication failures
- 🐛 App crashes and doesn't load properly
- 💸 High monthly costs and fees
- 🔐 Slow email verification code delivery
- 📊 Inconsistent and confusing dashboard display

**Reported bugs**

- Login credentials not saved, app forgets email and password
- Secondary authentication code screen goes blank
- App stuck on second authorization page
- Payment input field requires deletion of zeros before entering amount
- Loans not displaying in app but visible on website

**Requested features**

- Payment breakdown showing principal vs interest allocation
- Loan balance display in recent payments section
- SMS verification code option instead of email
- Visual graphs and charts for loan terms
- Calendar view for payment schedules


### Lineage Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lineage-client/id6761556740)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AscentConnect free?

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

### Is Lineage Client free?

Lineage Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do AscentConnect or Lineage Client have ads?

AscentConnect shows ads; Lineage Client does not.

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