# Ascension vs GBKeeper

The clearest difference is rating: GBKeeper at 5.0 against Ascension's 3.4. GBKeeper also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Ascension's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 32). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

GBKeeper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ascension has 1.1K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Ascension's written reviews are positive against 100% of GBKeeper's.

Ascension ships an update every 3 months, GBKeeper every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ascension | GBKeeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascension-deckbuilding-game/id441838733/reviews) | **[5.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gbkeeper/id1057941249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Playdek, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/493347346) | [Mickey Roberson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057941248) |

## What reviewers say

### Ascension

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascension-deckbuilding-game/id441838733)

Engage in a strategic deck-building card game where you acquire cards to gain Renown and unlock powerful Boons. Battle against the Fallen One alone or with friends, with expansions available to deepen the experience.

**Highlights:** Deck-building card game mechanics, Single-player and multiplayer modes, Unlock powerful Boons and Legendary status, Cross-platform online play, Offline AI opponents, Multiple expansions available

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storm of Souls expansion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Promo Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Immortal Heroes expansion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ascension Promo Cards - Pack 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rise of Vigil | $0.99 | one-time |
| Darkness Unleashed expansion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Realms Unraveled expansion | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dawn of Champions | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dreamscape | $0.99 | one-time |
| Return of the Fallen expansion | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Awesome adaptation of the physical game
- 🕹️ Engaging gameplay
- 💰 Reasonable in-app purchase prices
- 🕰️ Excellent time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Slow AI turns
- 🔒 Issues with restoring purchases
- 🔍 Cluttered UI, hard to read cards
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Purchases disappearing after updates
- Restore function not working
- Crashes when certain cards are played
- Constructs getting stuck in the middle of the screen
- Game freezing and logging out users

**Requested features**

- Increase honor pool limit for online games
- Add custom deck building options
- Optimize for iPhone X and newer devices
- Provide option to revert to old art style
- Improve online multiplayer experience


### GBKeeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gbkeeper/id1057941249)

Build and manage your Guild Ball teams, track game progress, and access rules and player information. This unofficial app helps you strategize, play, and store match data.

**Highlights:** Browse player library by guild and position, Construct teams with captains, mascots, and players, Track VPs, Goals, Momentum, and player health, Manage rosters for organized play, Share team lists with friends, Connect device-to-device for local multiplayer, Access rulebook, guild cards, and errata

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ascension free?

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

### Is GBKeeper free?

GBKeeper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

GBKeeper is rated higher. Ascension averages 3.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while GBKeeper averages 5.0 from 32 ratings.

### Do Ascension or GBKeeper have ads?

Neither Ascension nor GBKeeper shows ads.

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

Ascension ships an update every 3 months, and GBKeeper every 4 weeks. Most recently, Ascension was updated on October 27, 2026 and GBKeeper on October 21, 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.*