# Crab War vs Dash Quest 2

Crab War and Dash Quest 2 both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Crab War's written reviews are positive against 51% of Dash Quest 2's. Crab War also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 903). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crab War sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Dash Quest 2 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Crab War against 4.7 for Dash Quest 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 903 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Crab War's written reviews are positive against 51% of Dash Quest 2's.

Crab War ships an update every 2 weeks, Dash Quest 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crab War | Dash Quest 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crab-war/id1024875461/reviews)** | [4.7 (903 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-quest-2/id1479053547/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 903 |
| Positive reviews | **90.4% of reviews** | 51.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 719 MB | 378 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Appxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/464212314) | [Trophy Games Canada Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892108904) |

## What reviewers say

### Crab War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crab-war/id1024875461)

Lead an army of legendary king crabs to reclaim their homeland from invading reptiles. Evolve your crabs, customize their abilities, and unleash powerful mutations to defeat your enemies. Compete in tournaments and discover new allies in this epic war.

**Highlights:** Evolve over 80 crab types, Spawn 33 unique queens, Customize 6 powerful abilities, Hunt over 50 reptile types, Mutate and reborn crabs, Compete in tournaments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Crustacean Pass | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Golden Crustacean Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Golden Ray Swarm Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Pearls | $1.99 | one-time |
| Appxplore Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Clam of Pearls | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15 Days Pearl Crab Alliance | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12 Conches | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cache of Pearls | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Conch of Pearls | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing and fun
- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🕹 Satisfying tapping experience
- 🤖 Unique crab-vs-reptile concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🔒 Difficulty resetting progress
- 🕰 Slow progression at higher levels
- 🔍 Lack of variety in enemy designs

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when watching ads
- Sync issues causing data loss
- Unresponsive controls at times

**Requested features**

- More enemy and crab types
- Additional game modes and challenges
- Easier way to reset progress
- Improved event and tournament systems
- More customization options for crabs


### Dash Quest 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-quest-2/id1479053547)

Embark on an epic adventure in this action-packed sequel, battling monsters and exploring vast lands. Unlock powerful abilities, collect gear, and customize your hero through a deep skill tree. Experience classic 16-bit arcade action with endless runner and RPG mechanics.

**Highlights:** Hack and slash combat against monsters, Explore diverse fantasy lands, Unlock and upgrade special abilities, Collect hundreds of combat gear items, Discover ancient relics, Customizable skill tree, 16-bit arcade action

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Gold Pass | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Gold Pass | $5.99 | per month |
| VIP Gold Pass | $9.99 | per year |
| Pouch of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Warrior Collection 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mage Supplies 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Warrior Collection 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medic Kit 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gems | $17.99 | one-time |
| Conqueror’s Conquest | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🚀 Simple and relaxing
- 💎 Great graphics
- 🎨 Pixel art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and subscriptions
- 🐛 Bugs with ad-based revival system
- 🔍 Lack of content and features compared to previous games

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly, leading to death
- Purchases not registering correctly
- Crashes and force quits during gameplay
- UI issues on newer iPhone models

**Requested features**

- Remove energy system
- Add endless mode
- Improve equipment and skill system
- Implement more game modes (e.g. dungeons, survival)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crab War free?

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

### Is Dash Quest 2 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Crab War or Dash Quest 2?

Crab War is rated higher. Crab War averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Dash Quest 2 averages 4.7 from 903 ratings.

### Do Crab War or Dash Quest 2 have ads?

Both Crab War and Dash Quest 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crab War or Dash Quest 2?

Crab War ships an update every 2 weeks, and Dash Quest 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Crab War was updated on September 26, 2026 and Dash Quest 2 on September 24, 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.*