Comparison

Microbattle vs The First Ascent

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Microbattle

Features
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Microbattle is a fun battle simulation game created with pixel art graphics. Grow the power of your army by leveling up your forces and unlocking new units. Defeat armies of different skill levels to gain glory!

About

The First Ascent

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โ€œThe first ascentโ€ is an immersive climbing adventure where players scale treacherous mountains, sheer cliff faces, and mysterious vertical landscapes in their quest to reach the top. From dark caves to outer space, each level introduces new challenges and environmental hazards like hotwind, falling blizzards, mostly unstable obstacles. Strategic planning, quick reflexes, and precision are the keys to reaching the summit. Upgrade your character and unlock new climbers with unique skills, and collect the useful items along your route. Whether you're racing the clock or exploring at your own pace, "The first ascent" promises a vertical adventure like no other.

Screenshots

Microbattle4 screens
The First Ascent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The First Ascent at none against Microbattle's 3. The First Ascent also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Microbattle sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. The First Ascent asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Microbattle versus The First Ascent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicrobattleThe First Ascent
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 5 months
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size3 MB134 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperBrandon SteckleinChi Nguyen

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Microbattle

One-time3
  • 100 Ape Coins$0.99
  • Microbattle Premium$2.99
  • 500 Ape Coins$4.99
None

The First Ascent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Microbattle free?
Microbattle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The First Ascent free?
The First Ascent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Microbattle or The First Ascent have ads?
Microbattle shows ads; The First Ascent does not.

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