Comparison

Solar Dice 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

Solar Dice

Features
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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

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

Solar Dice4 screens
The First Ascent4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Solar Dice versus The First Ascent: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolar DiceThe First Ascent
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB134 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin NguyenChi Nguyen

In-app purchases

None

Solar Dice

No in-app purchases

None

The First Ascent

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Solar Dice free?
Solar Dice 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 Solar Dice or The First Ascent have ads?
Neither Solar Dice nor The First Ascent shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solar Dice or The First Ascent?
Solar Dice ships an update every 13 months, and The First Ascent every 5 months. Most recently, Solar Dice was updated on August 26, 2026 and The First Ascent on September 20, 2026.

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