# Dark Ascension vs Incremental ELM Quest 2

The clearest difference is rating: Dark Ascension at 5.0 against Incremental ELM Quest 2's 4.6. Dark Ascension also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Incremental ELM Quest 2's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dark Ascension sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Incremental ELM Quest 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dark Ascension holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Incremental ELM Quest 2 has 56 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dark Ascension ships an update weekly, Incremental ELM Quest 2 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dark Ascension | Incremental ELM Quest 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-ascension/id6759624526/reviews)** | [4.6 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incremental-elm-quest-2/id6775551990/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **56** |
| Positive reviews | — | 81.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Michael Calvert](https://appshunter.io/developer/938912531) | [Eric Marin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886824253) |

## What reviewers say

### Dark Ascension

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dark-ascension/id6759624526)

An idle RPG where you ascend through stages of power, unlocking upgrades, spells, and minions. Automate your progress and collect artifacts in a dark fantasy world. Enjoy offline progress and seasonal events.

**Highlights:** 12 Stages of Ascension, Deep Upgrade System, 7 Active Spells, 6 Minion Companions, Offline Progress, Seasonal Events, Dual Prestige System

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boss Retry Token | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mana Surge (Small) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dark Essence Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Golden Ascension Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Void Crystal Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Permanent 2x Mana | $3.99 | one-time |
| Prestige Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Crate | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pass | $9.99 | one-time |


### Incremental ELM Quest 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incremental-elm-quest-2/id6775551990)

Embark on an offline idle RPG adventure as a Cataloguer, documenting over 4,000 creatures and leveling up unique classes. Explore elemental portals, uncover a deep narrative, and progress even when offline. Optional cosmetic purchases support the solo developer.

**Highlights:** Over 4,000 creatures to find and catalogue, Over 300 classes to equip and level up, Offline progression and idle gameplay, Deep progression systems, Narrative-driven exploration, Optional cosmetic purchases

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cosmetic: D- Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: S- Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: SS- Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: S+ Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: SS+ Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: SSS- Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: SSS Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: SSS+ Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: Letter of Patronage | $9.99 | one-time |
| Cosmetic: Founder's Edition | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dark Ascension free?

Dark Ascension is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Incremental ELM Quest 2 free?

Incremental ELM Quest 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dark Ascension or Incremental ELM Quest 2?

Dark Ascension is rated higher. Dark Ascension averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Incremental ELM Quest 2 averages 4.6 from 56 ratings.

### Do Dark Ascension or Incremental ELM Quest 2 have ads?

Neither Dark Ascension nor Incremental ELM Quest 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dark Ascension or Incremental ELM Quest 2?

Dark Ascension ships an update weekly, and Incremental ELM Quest 2 every 4 days. Most recently, Dark Ascension was updated on October 31, 2026 and Incremental ELM Quest 2 on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*