Comparison

Ascata vs LavaRise

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

Head to head
About

Ascata

Embark on a fast-paced endless jumping adventure as a mischievous cat navigating whimsical worlds. Leap between platforms, avoid hazards, and aim for new heights in this charming arcade-style game. Collect in-game currency to unlock new cosmetic items.

Highlights
  • Endless vertical gameplay
  • Charming hand-drawn art
  • Smooth touch controls
  • Collect gears for unlocks
  • Relaxing yet challenging sessions
Features
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Ascata is a fast-paced endless jumping game where you play as a mischievous cat on the run in a variety of whimsicals worlds. Leap from platform to platform, dodge hazards, and climb higher than ever before. Each jump brings you closer to freedom — but one misstep and it’s game over! Features: • Charming, hand-drawn art and animations • Smooth touch controls designed for iPhone • Endless vertical gameplay — how high can you go? • Collect gears along the way to unlock new skins and settings (coming soon!) • Relaxing yet challenging gameplay for quick sessions or long runs Perfect for: • Players who enjoy arcade-style challenges • Cat lovers • Anyone looking for a quick, fun game on the go Ready to see how far you can climb? Download Ascata today and start your adventure.

About

LavaRise

Features
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Escape the rising lava in this fast-paced vertical climber! Slingshot your way up through 100 hand-crafted and procedurally generated levels across 10 volcanic chapters — from the Molten Core to Orbit. Master the perfect launch angle, nail sweet-spot timing for critical hits, and use mid-air boosts to reach new heights. Equip gadgets like the Platform Creator and Grappling Hook to forge your own path upward. FEATURES - Slingshot physics with precision sweet-spot mechanics - 100 levels across 10 unique chapters - Upgradeable gadgets: platforms, grappling hook, dash, and jetpack - Star-based scoring with par challenges - Daily rewards and 44 achievements to unlock - Pixel art visuals with dynamic lava and parallax backgrounds - Responsive controls tuned for mobile How high can you climb before the lava catches you?

Screenshots

Ascata4 screens
LavaRise4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ascata at none against LavaRise's 2. Ascata also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. LavaRise sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Ascata asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Ascata versus LavaRise: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAscataLavaRise
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB91 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperSamuel CleetusSam Hutcherson

In-app purchases

None

Ascata

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

LavaRise

One-time2
  • 5x Double Coins$0.99
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Ascata free?
Ascata is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LavaRise free?
LavaRise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ascata or LavaRise have ads?
LavaRise shows ads; Ascata does not.

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