# Ascension vs Out There

The clearest difference is price: Ascension at Free against Out There's $4.99. Ascension also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Out There's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Ascension is free to download; Out There costs $4.99 up front. Ascension sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Out There asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ascension holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Out There has 376 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Ascension's written reviews are positive against 69% of Out There's.

Ascension ships an update every 19 months, Out There every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ascension | Out There |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascension/id413802563/reviews)** | [4.4 (376 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/out-there-edition/id799471892/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **376** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 69.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 19 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#90** |
| Size | 822 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Piqued Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525107006) | [StoreRider](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779731671) |

## 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 |


### Out There

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/out-there-edition/id799471892)

**Currently charting:** #90 Top Paid · Role Playing, #142 Top Paid · Strategy (US App Store)

Embark on a challenging space survival adventure where you must manage resources, explore a procedurally generated galaxy, and unravel a compelling narrative. Encounter alien species and make critical choices to determine the fate of humanity.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated galaxy exploration, Resource management and crafting, Handwritten narrative adventures, Multiple endings, Discover and upgrade spaceships, Engage with alien life

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Well-made game
- 🌟 Immersive atmosphere
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and music
- 📚 Engaging story and writing
- 🔁 High replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🎲 Heavily reliant on RNG
- 🤯 Extremely difficult, even on easy mode
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🧭 Lack of clear progression/strategy
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and performance issues on newer devices
- Bugs causing lost progress or broken mechanics

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings
- Save/load functionality
- More varied gameplay and content
- Optimization for newer devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ascension free?

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

### Is Out There free?

Out There costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ascension or Out There?

Ascension is rated higher. Ascension averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Out There averages 4.4 from 376 ratings.

### Do Ascension or Out There have ads?

Ascension shows ads; Out There does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ascension or Out There?

Ascension ships an update every 19 months, and Out There every 2 months. Most recently, Ascension was updated on October 23, 2026 and Out There 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.*