# Ascension vs MercenaryReign

The clearest difference is ads: MercenaryReign at none against Ascension's shown. MercenaryReign also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 19 months). Ascension's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). 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 MercenaryReign sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MercenaryReign holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ascension has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Ascension ships an update every 19 months, MercenaryReign every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ascension | MercenaryReign |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascension/id413802563/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mercenaryreign/id6741892796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 822 MB | 270 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Piqued Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525107006) | [德宝 衣](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794566743) |

## 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 |


### MercenaryReign

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mercenaryreign/id6741892796)

Command hundreds of mercenaries and employ thousands of strategies in epic positional warfare. Gather diverse units and legendary generals to create unique combat formations and break through enemy defenses. Enjoy strategic depth with semi-automatic or fully automatic combat.

**Highlights:** Free formation of legions, Hundreds of mercenaries, Troop restraint and skill combination, Disruptive offensive gameplay, Semi-automatic or fully automatic combat, Enhance mercenary attributes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Gold Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 Gold Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Diamonds | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Gold Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12,000 Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ascension free?

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

### Is MercenaryReign free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ascension or MercenaryReign?

MercenaryReign is rated higher. Ascension averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while MercenaryReign averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ascension or MercenaryReign have ads?

Ascension shows ads; MercenaryReign does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ascension or MercenaryReign?

Ascension ships an update every 19 months, and MercenaryReign every 4 days. Most recently, Ascension was updated on October 23, 2026 and MercenaryReign on October 24, 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.*