Comparison

Blockcharted 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

Blockcharted

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Defy gravity and test your reflexes in this fast-paced platformer challenge! Scale treacherous heights, dodge deadly obstacles, and master precise jumps to survive. Use wall jumps and unique power-ups like time freeze, slow motion, and teleportation to push your limits. Choose between two intense modes: climb through the skies in Classic Mode or escape the rising flames in the relentless Inferno Mode. With tight controls, retro aesthetics, and pulse-pounding chiptune music, every moment is a test of skill. How high can you go? Indonesia Game Rating (IGRS): 13+ - Fast-paced arcade gameplay โ€“ Ultra-responsive controls for pure precision. - Retro vibes โ€“ Stylish pixel art with nostalgic visual effects. - Precision platforming โ€“ Wall jumps, tricky landings, and no room for error. - Unique power-ups โ€“ Slow time, freeze hazards, or teleport to escape danger. - Two intense modes โ€“ Reach the skies in Classic Mode or outrun fire in Inferno Mode. - Epic chiptune soundtrack โ€“ Two dynamic tracks fueling the action.

About

The First Ascent

Features
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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

Blockcharted4 screens
The First Ascent4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: The First Ascent at none against Blockcharted's shown. The First Ascent also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blockcharted ships an update every 9 months, The First Ascent every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Blockcharted versus The First Ascent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlockchartedThe First Ascent
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 months โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size39 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJimmy NOLLETChi Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Blockcharted

No in-app purchases

None

The First Ascent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blockcharted free?
Blockcharted 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 Blockcharted or The First Ascent have ads?
Blockcharted shows ads; The First Ascent does not.
Which is updated more often, Blockcharted or The First Ascent?
Blockcharted ships an update every 9 months, and The First Ascent every 5 months. Most recently, Blockcharted was updated on September 9, 2026 and The First Ascent on September 20, 2026.

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