# SHREDD vs Ascendling

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ascendling at none against SHREDD's 3. Ascendling also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). SHREDD's advantage is ratings volume (898 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SHREDD sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Ascendling asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ascendling holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SHREDD has 898 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of SHREDD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ascendling's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SHREDD | Ascendling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (898 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shredd/id844153422/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascendling-endless-ascent/id6780779749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **898** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 11 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Chaotic Box](https://appshunter.io/developer/293202011) | [Ahmed Al-Makhzoumi](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780779751) |

## What reviewers say

### SHREDD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shredd/id844153422)

Navigate a challenging obstacle course by controlling a shape that can split into two. Dodge spikes and other hazards by scraping the sides, hovering, or squeezing through tight gaps at the last moment.

**Highlights:** Ambidextrous gameplay, Split-in-two mechanic, Spike avoidance challenges, Scrape, hover, and squeeze maneuvers, Fast-paced action

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Removal | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Themes Unlock plus Bonus Themes | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Themes Unlock, Bonus Themes, plus Ad Removal | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🚀 Fast-paced and challenging
- 💎 Great visuals and themes
- 🎨 Colorful and vibrant design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 High score not saving properly
- 🔁 Repetitive music and background
- 🤯 Extremely difficult and frustrating
- 💤 Slow start and ramp-up speed

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing or not opening
- Inconsistent high score tracking
- Lag or performance issues

**Requested features**

- Difficulty settings or modes
- Ability to customize blocks and backgrounds
- Multiplayer or competitive features
- Save high scores across sessions


### Ascendling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ascendling-endless-ascent/id6780779749)

Ascend through an endless sky as a glowing creature, striking enemies and chaining combos to outclimb rising lava. Enjoy simple one-touch controls and atmospheric exploration across distinct regions.

**Highlights:** One-touch arcade gameplay, Endless vertical ascent, Dive attacks and combo streaks, Collect gems for higher scores, Explore three distinct sky regions, Boss encounters, Local high-score tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SHREDD free?

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

### Is Ascendling free?

Ascendling is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SHREDD or Ascendling?

Ascendling is rated higher. SHREDD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 898 ratings, while Ascendling averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SHREDD or Ascendling have ads?

SHREDD shows ads; Ascendling does not.

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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.*