The First Ascent vs Iron Caravan
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.
Iron Caravan
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Lead your caravan across hostile lands. Iron Caravan is a strategy-management roguelike: chart your route node by node, fight, recruit, and pay your crew. Careful! Mismanage your coin and your companions will desert, but overcome the challenges wisely, and victory is yours. EARLY ACCESS: Iron Caravan is in active development. Expect rough edges and tell us what to fix. No account needed. Free to play, supported by optional rewarded ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The First Ascent at none against Iron Caravan's 1. The First Ascent also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Iron Caravan's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months). On price 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. Iron Caravan sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The First Ascent asks for nothing beyond the download.
The First Ascent ships an update every 5 months, Iron Caravan every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The First Ascent | Iron Caravan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 134 MB | 162 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Chi Nguyen | Deltaquest Inc. |
In-app purchases
The First Ascent
No in-app purchases
Iron Caravan
- Skip Ads$3.99
Questions
Is The First Ascent free?
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Do The First Ascent or Iron Caravan have ads?
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