Comparison

Ascension vs Block Hopper!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ascension

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
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ASCENSION HAS RETURNED! Just like the original, “It’s Hard, You’ve Been Warned!” A skill based challenge that provides endless hours of fun! Who can reach the top? Is it you? There's only one way to find out! After a long break, that was way too long, the much anticipated platform game is available once again on the App Store. This unique physics based puzzle platformer will challenge you to skillfully ASCEND TO THE TOP! Chapter 1 is where it all begins; as you navigate your cube through stages of increasing difficulty and funky colored platforms, you will be challenged to discover unique and exciting ways to clamber to the top, at least at first. Remember, there may be more ways than one to ascend! Earn three stars in every stage and unlock a super duper secret never before seen, special stage (SDSNBSSS). ;D GAMEPLAY: With four brand new chapters, this challenging platformer is guaranteed to teach you new ways to look at puzzles and discover methods you never thought possible to reach the top. Utilizing a traditional star reward system you will unlock 84 unique and challenging stages, the better your time the more stars you earn. Our goal to keep a clutter free gameplay screen has been achieved with a minimalistic HUD for maximum views in this fun and exciting tactical jumpmaster game. REPLAYABLE: As you increase your skill and learn new techniques you can easily return to previous levels to use those skills and achieve better Ascension times earning more stars and better rewards. CONTROLS: Utilizing standard mobile joystick controls you can create unique, face smashing, movements to optimize your timing with endless jump patterns. The ability to adjust your movements mid air will help you perfect those spot-on landings. PATH TO ASCENSION: This is our player progression reward system. As you gain experience and complete each level you are rewarded with unique Avatars, Visual Packs (V-Packs), Chests, Coins, Gems, Luck, and Characters. The final reward is a very sought after EPIC Character, all you have to do is play. CUSTOM VISUALS: While you play through, do so in style! With distinctive, consistently updated avatars and characters you can show your friends and family how much you have accomplished and complete your collection. LEADERBOARDS: Show off your best time and try to ascend to the top. Can you reach number one on the weekly leaderboard or are you the ultimate competitive person and strive for the top of the all time leaderboards? ACHIEVEMENTS: Bragging rights! If you have the skill to put forth the effort to achieve these goals you will be able to show off your points and challenge friends and family. Collect all achievement cards before anyone you know. CHALLENGES: Challenges allow you to challenge other players to beat your leaderboard score or complete a specific achievement. Challenge others by long pressing their name and selecting 'Send a Challenge'. STORE: A place where you can purchase in-game resources, Chests, V-Packs, Avatars, Characters, daily specials and other fancy things to make your experience special. LUCK SYSTEM: ?? We don’t know how this got here or what it does, but it must be a good thing...right? Good Luck...see what I did there? How can we improve your Ascension? Have your voice heard: ideas@piqued.studio PLANNED ADDITIONS: MISSIONS: Quick daily challenges to help boost your level and put some special rewards in your pocket. MORE ACHIEVEMENTS: More bragging rights! FOLLOW US: @PiquedStudio on Twitter and Instagram u/PiquedStudio on Reddit Please rate us 5 stars to keep updates coming! We appreciate your support! If you find a bug or something isn’t quite right or you just need a friend to talk to, PLEASE contact us: support@piqued.studio or at https://Piqued.Studio/contact-us THANK YOU: If you have read this far you deserve a reward, please enter this code in the Promo Code section in settings and receive an exclusive avatar: BECAUSEIREADTHISWHOLETHINGIGOTANAVATAR...COOL

About

Block Hopper!

Swipe to jump between platforms and ascend through the sky. The challenge increases as you progress, testing your reflexes. Customize your experience with vibrant color palettes and adjust audio settings.

Highlights
  • Swipe to jump mechanics
  • Increasing difficulty
  • Multiple color palettes
  • Volume control
  • High score tracking
  • Minimalistic design
Features
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Keep jumping up! Swipe in any direction to jump to the next platform. The game gets more difficult as it goes on, so be ready! Chose from 6 striking color palettes and control the volume in the options menu. Enjoy the sounds of jumping as you climb through the skys while never looking back! Presented by Oyler Developments. -Try to beat your highscore! -Choose from many vivid colors! -Available on all Apple Platforms! -Minimalistic graphics and responsive UI! -Striking HD graphics! How far can you get? Find more information on the Block Hopper website! https://sites.google.com/view/block-hopper/home

Screenshots

Ascension4 screens
Block Hopper!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Block Hopper! at none against Ascension's 10. Block Hopper! also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 19 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Ascension's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Ascension sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Block Hopper! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Block Hopper! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ascension ships an update every 19 months, Block Hopper! every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ascension versus Block Hopper!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAscensionBlock Hopper!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size822 MB83 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiqued SolutionsBennett Oyler

Customer experience

Ascension

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Block Hopper!

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Ascension

One-time10
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Star Key - Chapter 1$2.99
  • Star Key - Chapter 2$2.99
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  • Star Key - Chapter 3$2.99
  • Star Key - Chapter 4$2.99
  • Starter Pack$9.99
  • Welcome Pack$19.99
  • Season's Spoils$24.99
  • Vault of Gems$99.99
  • Completionist$149.99
None

Block Hopper!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ascension free?
Ascension is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Hopper! free?
Block Hopper! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ascension or Block Hopper!?
Block Hopper! is rated higher. Ascension averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Block Hopper! averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Ascension or Block Hopper! have ads?
Both Ascension and Block Hopper! show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ascension or Block Hopper!?
Ascension ships an update every 19 months, and Block Hopper! every 4 days. Most recently, Ascension was updated on October 5, 2026 and Block Hopper! on September 28, 2026.

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