Comparison

Ascension vs VangPro

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

VangPro

This app serves as an online tabletop simulator for card game enthusiasts. It allows users to create and manage decks, practice matches against AI or friends, and customize their game table visuals. Saved replays and match notes are also available.

Highlights
  • Deck creation and management
  • Online multiplayer rooms
  • Solo practice against CPU
  • Replay saving and notes
  • Table visual customization
  • Custom card template import
Features
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VangPro is an unofficial companion and online tabletop simulator for players who want to build decks, practice matches, and play with friends. Features: - Create and manage decks with card search, filters, and deck codes - Play online in public or private rooms - Practice solo against CPU opponents with selectable difficulty - Review saved replays and keep match notes - Customize your nickname, icons, playmat, sleeves, and other table visuals - Import custom card templates and image packs for personal play - Use the interface in multiple supported languages - Sign in with Apple and delete your account directly from Settings VangPro is a fan-made utility and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the owners of any referenced card game or intellectual property.

Screenshots

Ascension4 screens
VangPro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ascension at 100% against VangPro's 50%. Ascension also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). VangPro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 19 months). On price, ads 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ascension holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Ascension's written reviews are positive against 50% of VangPro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ascension ships an update every 19 months, VangPro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Ascension versus VangPro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAscensionVangPro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size822 MB1.3 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPiqued SolutionsJAEHO LIM

Customer experience

Ascension

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

VangPro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

VangPro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ascension free?
Ascension is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VangPro free?
VangPro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ascension or VangPro?
Ascension is rated higher. Ascension averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while VangPro averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Ascension or VangPro have ads?
Both Ascension and VangPro show ads.
Which is updated more often, Ascension or VangPro?
Ascension ships an update every 19 months, and VangPro every 2 days. Most recently, Ascension was updated on October 5, 2026 and VangPro on October 9, 2026.

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