Comparison

Gopogo vs Dodge Blast

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

Head to head
About

Gopogo

Experience a futuristic world where pogoing is forbidden. Leap over obstacles and evade authorities in this action-packed game. Unlock characters and enjoy vibrant pixel art and catchy music.

Highlights
  • Casual one-handed gameplay
  • Adjustable pogo angle
  • 40 hand-made levels
  • Endless mode
  • Dozens of unlockable characters
  • Sharp pixel art graphics
  • Groovy soundtrack
Features
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Join the pogo gang! In a grim sci-fi future where pogoing is outlawed, this gang of misfits breaks all the rules. Pogo over the police and their dogs, avoid hazards, and make it to the top! And once you complete the final level, try to reach a highscore in the Endless mode. Features: - Casual one-handed gameplay, no virtual buttons here! - Adjust your angle to pogo around - 2 gameplay modes: 40 hand-made Levels and Endless Mode to keep you pogoing - Dozens of characters to unlock - Sharp pixel art graphics - Groovy music by Eirik Suhrke, composer of Downwell, Super Crate Box and Ridiculous Fishing Important information This game contains third party advertising which can be removed via a one time IAP. This game contains coins which can be collected within the game for free or bought with real money. This game contains cross promotion for other Nitrome games and this is not removed with the IAP for removal of ads.

About

Dodge Blast

Engage in classic arcade space shooter action with simple two-button controls. Blast alien creatures, collect upgrades, and battle intergalactic bosses to achieve high scores and unlock new ships in an endless galaxy.

Highlights
  • Classic arcade space shooter
  • Two-button gameplay
  • Weapon upgrades
  • Unlockable ships
  • Intergalactic boss battles
  • Leaderboards and achievements
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Blast your way through clusters of weird alien creatures, collect weapon upgrades and face intergalactic bosses! Dodge Blast is a classic arcade space shooter with two button controls. Build up your high score with combos and by blasting enemy formations. Pick up space coins to unlock new ships and fight your way through this strange and endless galaxy. - Arcade action - Unique two button gameplay - Weapon upgrades pew pew - Unlockable ships for different play styles - Boss battles! - Leaderboards & Achievements - Chiptune-ish soundtrack - In-app purchase to remove those pesky ads Recommended devices: iPhone 5, iPad 2 or any newer iPhone or iPad with iOS 8 or higher.

Screenshots

Gopogo4 screens
Dodge Blast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dodge Blast at 89% against Gopogo's 43%. Dodge Blast also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Gopogo sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Dodge Blast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dodge Blast holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Gopogo's written reviews are positive against 89% of Dodge Blast's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gopogo ships an update every 10 months, Dodge Blast fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Gopogo versus Dodge Blast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGopogoDodge Blast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (34 ratings)4.7 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.0% of reviews89.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3452 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB28 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperNitromeBUN GUN AB

Customer experience

Gopogo

All ratings34 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive43.0%
Neutral12.7%
Negative44.4%

Dodge Blast

All ratings52 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive89.3%
Neutral3.6%
Negative7.1%

Bugs and requests

Gopogo

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App freezes at Nitrome intro screen
  • Collapsing floor doesn't reset properly on respawn
  • Achievement system not tracking correctly
  • Game runs slower when ads are about to display
  • App crashes when trying to delete it
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  • Extreme levels not showing after completion
  • Inconsistent jump angle mechanics

Requested features

12 requests
  • Tutorial or better game instructions
  • Natural life regeneration over time
  • Reduced ad frequency
  • More story-based levels instead of endless mode
  • Difficulty settings or easier early levels
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  • Time attack or challenge modes
  • Character-specific abilities or spray paint designs
  • Power-ups or special items
  • Ad-free paid version option
  • Better control sensitivity options
  • Achievement system fixes
  • Survival mode without ads for practice

Dodge Blast

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Gopogo

One-time4
  • Handful of coins$0.99
  • Stack of coins$2.99
  • Remove Ads$3.99
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  • Mountain of Coins$5.99
1 purchases

Dodge Blast

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Gopogo free?
Gopogo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dodge Blast free?
Dodge Blast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Gopogo or Dodge Blast?
Dodge Blast is rated higher. Gopogo averages 4.1 out of 5 from 34 ratings, while Dodge Blast averages 4.7 from 52 ratings.
Do Gopogo or Dodge Blast have ads?
Gopogo shows ads; Dodge Blast does not.
Which is updated more often, Gopogo or Dodge Blast?
Gopogo ships an update every 10 months, and Dodge Blast fortnightly. Most recently, Gopogo was updated on November 6, 2026 and Dodge Blast on November 2, 2026.

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