Comparison

Ruby Run vs Bicycle Dash

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

Head to head
About

Ruby Run

Embark on a thrilling chase after stealing a sacred ruby, outrunning a vengeful deity. Dash, climb, and shoot your way through obstacles and enemies, collecting gems and upgrading your arsenal to achieve your highest score.

Highlights
  • Endless running and climbing gameplay
  • Combat enemies with various weapons
  • Collect gems and build gun inventory
  • Earn gems by connecting with friends on Facebook
  • Compete with friends for higher scores
  • Gun Lottery for weapon collection
Features
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You’re a mustached hero and you've awakened the Eye God by stealing his sacred ruby - bad move. The race of death is on - POW! It started when you grabbed the sacred ruby and ignited the temple laser. Run fast, climb each hill, and combat every obstacle while you shoot down the Eye God’s worshipers (they’re a bit slow and get in your way). Collect gems on your path, build your gun inventory and shoot your way to survival, A.K.A your highest score (let’s face it, you’re going to die). If you like our Hopeless series, then you’ll love this action game! Ruby Run's Key Features: • Earn gems for having friends! When logged-in with Facebook, if any of your friends join, you will get more gems. • Get even more gems when you defeat your friends when logged-in to Facebook. • Build your weapon collection with the Gun Lottery to help you wipe out those pesky worshipers. Collect them all! • In the mood for grenades today? You can choose any gun (even a grenade launcher!) from your inventory. • Get other free goodies along the way. • A new game from the developers of Hopeless: The Dark Cave FOLLOW US: Official website: http://www.upopa.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/upopagames Twitter: https://twitter.com/UpopaGames Please email us with any new bugs or glitches to support@upopa.com

About

Bicycle Dash

Experience high-speed bicycle racing from a first-person perspective. Master intuitive swerving and acceleration controls to navigate challenging courses, collect stars, and avoid obstacles. Enjoy thrilling jumps and break through barriers in immersive environments.

Highlights
  • First-person perspective racing
  • Intuitive swerve and acceleration controls
  • Star collection for speed boosts
  • Obstacle avoidance and destruction
  • High-altitude environments
  • Leaderboard and skill move progression
Features
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Bicycle Dash" is an exhilarating first-person perspective runner game that offers players the unique experience of adrenaline-fueled bicycle riding. Designed for the mass market, it appeals to players seeking a thrilling sense of speed and danger, all from the safety of their screen. The game is built around a core gameplay loop that emphasizes intuitive and nuanced control, achieved through swerve input and acceleration control. Players steer their bicycle by swerving their finger across the screen, a control scheme that is both accessible and precise. Acceleration is managed by maintaining contact with the screen, with the bicycle slowing down when the player lifts their finger. This mechanic adds strategic depth, requiring players to balance their need for speed against the necessity of navigating through challenging courses. The environment of "Bicycle Dash" is designed to amplify the game's core experience. Levels are set in high altitude environments, offering expansive vistas that add a sense of danger and immersion. The track design is intentionally simple for clarity, with modular elements that can be reskinned to fit various themes, such as a Medellin-themed level with local houses, hills, and characteristic tracks. As players race through the levels, they encounter various obstacles, including stairs, curves, toys, rough bumps, and ramps. The game encourages players to collect stars to gain and maintain speed, introducing an element of risk-reward as higher speeds increase the chance of crashing. Crashes result in a respawn at the nearest checkpoint, with a time penalty, adding to the game's challenge. One of the game's standout features is its emphasis on satisfying, feel-good moments. These include collecting stars and achieving high speeds, where air-cutting particles and field-of-view effects enhance the sensation of velocity. Additionally, players can experience the thrill of jumping off ramps and breaking through obstacles, such as billboards, adding to the game's dynamic and interactive environment. The game sets short-term and long-term goals for players, motivating them to achieve the best times in individual runs and to unlock skill moves and climb up the leaderboard over time. The challenge of the game lies in mastering the hold and release mechanics to avoid over speeding at critical turning points, maintaining momentum, and skillfully avoiding obstacles. "Bicycle Dash" is not just a game; it's an adventure on two wheels, offering a thrilling blend of speed, strategy, and spectacle. With its intuitive controls, strategic gameplay, and immersive environments, it promises to be a hit with players looking for an adrenaline-packed gaming experience.

Screenshots

Ruby Run4 screens
Bicycle Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Ruby Run at 100% against Bicycle Dash's 50%. Ruby Run also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (19 vs 4). Bicycle Dash's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, ads 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. Ruby Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Bicycle Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ruby Run holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Ruby Run's written reviews are positive against 50% of Bicycle Dash's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ruby Run versus Bicycle Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRuby RunBicycle Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (19 ratings) — better2.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size233 MB278 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperUpopa Entertainment LtdGameloops

Customer experience

Ruby Run

All ratings19 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bicycle Dash

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Ruby Run

One-time10
  • Apocalypse Cannon$0.99
  • Gem Protector$0.99
  • Laser Blaster$0.99
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  • Minigun$0.99
  • Railgun$0.99
  • Void Disruptor$0.99
  • Double Rainbow$0.99
  • Gem Maker$1.99
  • Double Rubies$2.99
  • Starter Pack$3.99
None

Bicycle Dash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ruby Run free?
Ruby Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bicycle Dash free?
Bicycle Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ruby Run or Bicycle Dash?
Ruby Run is rated higher. Ruby Run averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Bicycle Dash averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Ruby Run or Bicycle Dash have ads?
Both Ruby Run and Bicycle Dash show ads.

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