Comparison

Infinity Column vs The First Ascent

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

Head to head
About

Infinity Column

Features
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Leap into Space on Endless Columns Soaring to Infinity! Climb infinite columns that rise ceaselessly, and embark on a thrilling challenge with just a simple tap! With the unique visuals of Voxel style, swiftly dodge the endlessly sprouting branches of the columns and climb all the way to the sky! Think it looks easy? The higher you climb, the more events appear to test your focus. One moment of distraction could be your downfall. Take on this endless challenge now!

About

The First Ascent

Features
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“The first ascent” 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

Infinity Column4 screens
The First Ascent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The First Ascent at none against Infinity Column's shown. Infinity Column's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Infinity Column ships an update weekly, The First Ascent every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Infinity Column versus The First Ascent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInfinity ColumnThe First Ascent
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size279 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHANGBEOM YOONChi Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Infinity Column

No in-app purchases

None

The First Ascent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Infinity Column free?
Infinity Column is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The First Ascent free?
The First Ascent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Infinity Column or The First Ascent have ads?
Infinity Column shows ads; The First Ascent does not.
Which is updated more often, Infinity Column or The First Ascent?
Infinity Column ships an update weekly, and The First Ascent every 5 months. Most recently, Infinity Column was updated on October 28, 2026 and The First Ascent on October 25, 2026.

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