# Ascension vs Flint Age

The clearest difference is rating: Ascension at 4.8 against Flint Age's 3.2. Flint Age's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 19 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Ascension holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Ascension ships an update every 19 months, Flint Age every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ascension | Flint Age |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascension/id413802563/reviews)** | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flint-age/id6469040133/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 822 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Piqued Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525107006) | [MIKHAIL VASILEV18619964037](https://appshunter.io/developer/1701390486) |

## 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 |


### Flint Age

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flint-age/id6469040133)

Lead a Stone Age tribe to survival and supremacy through strategic resource allocation, exploration, and expansion. Choose from diverse tribes with unique traits and navigate varied terrains. Experience a unique blend of prehistoric and modern interfaces with AI-generated graphics and sound.

**Highlights:** Strategic resource allocation, Tribal expansion and warfare, Diverse tribe traits, Map exploration, AI-generated graphics and sound, Icon-driven interface

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlocking the Mole Tribe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlocking the Turtle Tribe | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disabling Energy | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ascension free?

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

### Is Flint Age free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ascension or Flint Age?

Ascension is rated higher. Ascension averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Flint Age averages 3.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Ascension or Flint Age have ads?

Ascension shows ads; Flint Age does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ascension or Flint Age?

Ascension ships an update every 19 months, and Flint Age every 3 weeks. Most recently, Ascension was updated on November 1, 2026 and Flint Age on October 30, 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.*
