# CIPA+ vs Dark Ascension

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CIPA+ at none against Dark Ascension's 10. CIPA+ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Dark Ascension's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CIPA+ ships an update every 2 months, Dark Ascension weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CIPA+ | Dark Ascension |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-ascension/id6759624526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 521 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [EPRA GAMES PRODUCOES LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591649327) | [Michael Calvert](https://appshunter.io/developer/938912531) |

## What reviewers say

### CIPA+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cipa-plus/id6738996967)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dark Ascension

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-ascension/id6759624526)

An idle RPG where you ascend through stages of power, unlocking upgrades, spells, and minions. Automate your progress and collect artifacts in a dark fantasy world. Enjoy offline progress and seasonal events.

**Highlights:** 12 Stages of Ascension, Deep Upgrade System, 7 Active Spells, 6 Minion Companions, Offline Progress, Seasonal Events, Dual Prestige System

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boss Retry Token | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mana Surge (Small) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dark Essence Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golden Ascension Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Void Crystal Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Permanent 2x Mana | $3.99 | one-time |
| Prestige Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Crate | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CIPA+ free?

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

### Is Dark Ascension free?

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

### Do CIPA+ or Dark Ascension have ads?

Neither CIPA+ nor Dark Ascension shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CIPA+ or Dark Ascension?

CIPA+ ships an update every 2 months, and Dark Ascension weekly. Most recently, CIPA+ was updated on October 30, 2026 and Dark Ascension on October 28, 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.*