# Next Ascent vs Kendama Dice

The clearest difference is rating: Kendama Dice at 4.5 against Next Ascent's 4.0. Kendama Dice also leads on ads (none vs shown). Next Ascent's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 33%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Next Ascent sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Kendama Dice sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kendama Dice holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Next Ascent's written reviews are positive against 33% of Kendama Dice's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Next Ascent ships an update every 2 months, Kendama Dice every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Next Ascent | Kendama Dice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-ascent/id893831661/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kendama-dice/id1384971400/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Next Ascent, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/893831664) | [Send It Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139954390) |

## What reviewers say

### Next Ascent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-ascent/id893831661)

Discover climbing destinations worldwide with detailed maps, GPS navigation, and high-definition topos. Access comprehensive route descriptions, area history, and first ascent information for crags and bouldering spots. Download complete guidebooks for popular climbing areas.

**Highlights:** Real-time maps and GPS navigation, High-definition topos and pictures, Detailed route descriptions, Crag and bouldering area information, Downloadable guidebooks, Route and area history, First ascent information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Next Ascent Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Next Ascent Pro Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| FE Walter Guidebook | $9.99 | one-time |
| The Garden Bouldering Guide | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mocanaqua Climbing Guidebook | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mocanaqua Bouldering Guidebook | $12.99 | one-time |
| Carver Bouldering Guidebook | $12.99 | one-time |
| Smith Rock Climbing Guide | $14.99 | one-time |
| Swan Falls Bouldering Guide | $14.99 | one-time |
| Sugarloaf Climbing Guidebook | $17.99 | one-time |


### Kendama Dice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kendama-dice/id1384971400)

This app offers a unique way to practice and learn Kendama tricks. Shake your device to roll dice, discover over a hundred tricks and thousands of combinations, and progress through different difficulty levels. It also features a Tricktionary with tutorials and combo modes for advanced players.

**Highlights:** Dice rolling for trick generation, Over 100 tricks and thousands of combinations, Multiple difficulty modes (Easy, Medium, Hard), Tricktionary with tutorial videos, Combo mode for advanced play, Skill progression and practice sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dama Dice Full Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Next Ascent free?

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

### Is Kendama Dice free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Next Ascent or Kendama Dice?

Kendama Dice is rated higher. Next Ascent averages 4.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Kendama Dice averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Next Ascent or Kendama Dice have ads?

Next Ascent shows ads; Kendama Dice does not.

### Which is updated more often, Next Ascent or Kendama Dice?

Next Ascent ships an update every 2 months, and Kendama Dice every 12 months. Most recently, Next Ascent was updated on November 1, 2026 and Kendama Dice on November 2, 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.*