I think you're mistaken there: AssemblyScript is much newer, it's momentum is only just getting started. AssemblyScript is one of the top three most desired languages for WebAssembly now: https://blog.scottlogic.com/2021/06/21/state-of-wasm.html
In the past year it has gained numerous libraries and bindings, including from Surma from Google. Stay tuned...
In the past year it has gained numerous libraries and bindings, including from Surma from Google. Stay tuned...