# Ascension vs Chip Chain

The clearest difference is ads: Chip Chain at none against Ascension's shown. Chip Chain also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (94 vs 6). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ascension sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Chip Chain sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Ascension against 4.8 for Chip Chain. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chip Chain has 94 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Ascension's written reviews are positive against 95% of Chip Chain's.

Ascension ships an update every 19 months, Chip Chain every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ascension | Chip Chain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascension/id413802563/reviews) | [4.8 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chip-chain/id549294243/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **94** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 94.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 822 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Piqued Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525107006) | [AppAbove Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/514076741) |

## What reviewers say

### Ascension

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascension/id413802563)

A skill-based physics puzzle platformer where players navigate a cube through increasingly difficult stages to reach the top. Earn stars to unlock new chapters, characters, and cosmetic items. Compete with others on leaderboards and challenge friends.

**Highlights:** Skill-based physics puzzles, Four challenging chapters, Star reward system, Unlockable avatars and characters, Global and weekly leaderboards, Player challenges, In-game store for resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Star Key - Chapter 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Star Key - Chapter 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Star Key - Chapter 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Star Key - Chapter 4 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Season's Spoils | $24.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |
| Completionist | $149.99 | one-time |


### Chip Chain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chip-chain/id549294243)

Strategically place and match poker chips to create more valuable ones and score big bonuses. Utilize power-up cards and outsmart the dealer by using their chips to your advantage. Unlock new modes and enjoy daily challenges with gems earned or purchased.

**Highlights:** Match 3 or more identical poker chips, Chain matches for huge bonuses, Play power-up cards for combos, Use dealer chips to your advantage, Earn gems for upgrades, Unlockable game modes (Timed, Short, Long, Daily)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Gem Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Gems | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Learning and improving with each game
- 🔒 No ads
- 👍 Variety of game modes
- 👍 Ability to undo moves
- 👍 Addictive and challenging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 In-app purchases not working for some users
- 🐛 Leaderboards not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and compatibility issues on some devices
- Gem rewards not always working as expected

**Requested features**

- More game modes and variations
- Ability to disable certain cards
- Progress and purchases syncing across devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ascension free?

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

### Is Chip Chain free?

Chip Chain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ascension or Chip Chain?

Ascension and Chip Chain are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 94 ratings respectively.

### Do Ascension or Chip Chain have ads?

Ascension shows ads; Chip Chain does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ascension or Chip Chain?

Ascension ships an update every 19 months, and Chip Chain every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ascension was updated on October 5, 2026 and Chip Chain on October 7, 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.*