Comparison

The First Ascent vs Pathaki

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

Head to head
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.

About

Pathaki

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Pathaki is a vertical 2D platformer game where you control a bird selected by the shamans for a sacred mission. Stretch your leg to jump, bounce, and reach the deepest parts of the pre-Columbian Andes to prevent evil from stopping the Great Eclipse, the symbol of life for your people.

Screenshots

The First Ascent4 screens
Pathaki4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The First Ascent at none against Pathaki's 1. The First Ascent also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pathaki's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, 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. Pathaki sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The First Ascent asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The First Ascent ships an update every 5 months, Pathaki monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
The First Ascent versus Pathaki: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe First AscentPathaki
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChi NguyenFelipe Bedoya

In-app purchases

None

The First Ascent

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pathaki

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is The First Ascent free?
The First Ascent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pathaki free?
Pathaki is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The First Ascent or Pathaki have ads?
Pathaki shows ads; The First Ascent does not.
Which is updated more often, The First Ascent or Pathaki?
The First Ascent ships an update every 5 months, and Pathaki monthly. Most recently, The First Ascent was updated on October 7, 2026 and Pathaki on October 6, 2026.

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