Comparison

Ascension vs Scoundrel Solitaire

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

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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

Scoundrel Solitaire

This card game blends rogue-like elements with solitaire mechanics. Navigate a deck as a dungeon, making strategic choices about health, combat, and items to survive an unpredictable gauntlet. Compete on global leaderboards and unlock achievements.

Highlights
  • Rogue-like solitaire gameplay
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Health and combat management
  • Endless gameplay with high scores
  • Global leaderboards
  • Unlockable achievements
Features
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Scoundrel Solitaire is a rogue-like card game where the deck becomes the dungeon. Each hand reveals a new room filled with monsters, weapons, and potions. You’ll need to decide when to fight, when to heal, and when it’s better to run. Every choice affects how long you survive, and every shuffled deck plays out a little differently. As you play, you can unlock achievements, compete for a spot on the global leaderboard, and switch between decks of cards to give the game a different feel. Features: * Rogue-Like Solitaire – Every run is different, so you’ll need to adapt as you go. * Simple to Learn, Hard to Master – The rules are straightforward, but surviving takes some planning. * Risk vs. Reward – Fight, flee, heal, or save that weapon for later. Small decisions can make a big difference. * Endless Runs – Keep going until you’re defeated and see how high you can push your score. * Global Leaderboards – Compete against players worldwide for the highest score. * Achievements – Unlock challenges and hidden achievements as you play. * Multiple Themes – Change up the look of the game with different decks of cards. * Uninterrupted Gameplay – No Ads. Ever. How deep can you go before your luck runs out?

Screenshots

Ascension4 screens
Scoundrel Solitaire2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ascension at Free against Scoundrel Solitaire's $0.99. Ascension also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.4). Scoundrel Solitaire's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support 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

Ascension is free to download; Scoundrel Solitaire costs $0.99 up front. Ascension sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Scoundrel Solitaire asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Ascension against 4.9 for Scoundrel Solitaire. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 10 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ascension ships an update every 19 months, Scoundrel Solitaire every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Ascension versus Scoundrel Solitaire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAscensionScoundrel Solitaire
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.8 (6 ratings)4.9 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings610 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#82 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.4
Further details — not scored
Size822 MB166 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiqued SolutionsDavid Freeman

Customer experience

Ascension

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

Scoundrel Solitaire

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
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

Scoundrel Solitaire

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ascension free?
Ascension is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scoundrel Solitaire free?
Scoundrel Solitaire costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ascension or Scoundrel Solitaire?
Scoundrel Solitaire is rated higher. Ascension averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Scoundrel Solitaire averages 4.9 from 10 ratings.
Do Ascension or Scoundrel Solitaire have ads?
Ascension shows ads; Scoundrel Solitaire does not.
Which is updated more often, Ascension or Scoundrel Solitaire?
Ascension ships an update every 19 months, and Scoundrel Solitaire every 9 days. Most recently, Ascension was updated on November 1, 2026 and Scoundrel Solitaire on November 8, 2026.

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