Solar Dice vs The First Ascent
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Solar Dice
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Solar Dice is a turn-based strategy game that blends dice mechanics with card-based gameplay in a fun and vibrant 3D world. Players take on the roles of quirky adventurers or robot explorers competing on a solar-powered board. Each turn, you roll the dice, play special cards (such as EVEN to force an even result), and move across the board to collect resources like bolts and coins. These resources can be used to upgrade your dice or unlock stronger combinations and abilities. Key Features: •Upgradeable dice with customizable face combinations •Strategic card play to influence dice results •Colorful 3D visuals and charming character designs •Accessible yet tactical gameplay for all ages
The First Ascent
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The First Ascent at every 5 months against Solar Dice's every 13 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Solar Dice ships an update every 13 months, The First Ascent every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Solar Dice | The First Ascent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 134 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kevin Nguyen | Chi Nguyen |
In-app purchases
Solar Dice
No in-app purchases
The First Ascent
No in-app purchases





