# VolcanUp vs Ascendling

The clearest difference is ads: Ascendling at none against VolcanUp's shown. Ascendling also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). VolcanUp's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VolcanUp has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of VolcanUp's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ascendling's.

## The numbers

| Metric | VolcanUp | Ascendling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volcanup/id6465029342/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascendling-endless-ascent/id6780779749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Logan Marshall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1824998411) | [Ahmed Al-Makhzoumi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780779751) |

## What reviewers say

### VolcanUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volcanup/id6465029342)

Race against rising lava in this challenging platformer. Tap to jump and wall jump your way through six distinct zones, collecting coins and avoiding obstacles. Master simple controls to escape the volcano before it's too late.

**Highlights:** Automatic character movement, Tap to jump, Wall jump mechanics, Six unique zones, Coin collection, Lava escape challenge

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 VolcanUp free?

VolcanUp 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, VolcanUp or Ascendling?

Ascendling is rated higher. VolcanUp averages 4.8 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Ascendling averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do VolcanUp or Ascendling have ads?

VolcanUp 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.*