# Gingerbread Run vs Ascendling

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ascendling at 100% against Gingerbread Run's 18%. Ascendling also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.2) and ads (none vs shown). Gingerbread Run's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Ascendling holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gingerbread Run has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Gingerbread Run's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ascendling's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gingerbread Run | Ascendling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gingerbread-run/id579561402/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascendling-endless-ascent/id6780779749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 157 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 108 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kaufcom GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/303525377) | [Ahmed Al-Makhzoumi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780779751) |

## What reviewers say

### Gingerbread Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gingerbread-run/id579561402)

Embark on a thrilling escape adventure as a gingerbread cookie fleeing a pastry shop. Dash, jump, and slide through vibrant candy worlds, dodging deadly obstacles and a relentless rolling pin. Help Bob survive the bakery breakout and set new high scores in this action-packed runner game.

**Highlights:** Intuitive swipe & tilt controls, Endless runner gameplay, Bright, vibrant 3D graphics, Collect chocolate balls, Dodge tasty traps, Challenge reflexes, Fun for all ages

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game
- 👍 Cute graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Doesn't load or work
- 👎 Poor controls and gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch
- Freezes during loading
- Doesn't open or load properly

**Requested features**

- Fix crashes and bugs
- Improve controls and gameplay


### Ascendling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascendling-endless-ascent/id6780779749)

Ascend through an endless sky as a glowing creature, striking enemies and chaining combos to outclimb rising lava. Enjoy simple one-touch controls and atmospheric exploration across distinct regions.

**Highlights:** One-touch arcade gameplay, Endless vertical ascent, Dive attacks and combo streaks, Collect gems for higher scores, Explore three distinct sky regions, Boss encounters, Local high-score tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gingerbread Run free?

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

### Is Ascendling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gingerbread Run or Ascendling?

Ascendling is rated higher. Gingerbread Run averages 2.2 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Ascendling averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Gingerbread Run or Ascendling have ads?

Gingerbread Run shows ads; Ascendling does not.

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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.*