The First Ascent vs Boulder Puzzel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Boulder Puzzel
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Boulder Puzzle is a minimalist 2D bouldering game driven by real physics. Your climber hangs from four limbs - two hands and two feet. Touch a limb, drag it to a hold, and let go to grip. Pull yourself up hold by hold and top out the wall. The catch: at least one hand must always be holding on. The fewer feet you have planted, the shorter your reach - so plan your moves, shift your weight, and keep climbing. • Pure physics: every hang, stretch and pull is simulated • Simple one-finger controls - easy to learn, tricky to master • Endless procedurally generated routes Can you reach the summit?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Boulder Puzzel at every 5 days against The First Ascent's every 5 months. The First Ascent's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). 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.
The First Ascent ships an update every 5 months, Boulder Puzzel every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | The First Ascent | Boulder Puzzel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chi Nguyen | Patryk Niedzwiecki |
In-app purchases
The First Ascent
No in-app purchases
Boulder Puzzel
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is The First Ascent free?
Is Boulder Puzzel free?
Do The First Ascent or Boulder Puzzel have ads?
Which is updated more often, The First Ascent or Boulder Puzzel?
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