# PAKO Lite vs Dash Tag

The clearest difference is ads: Dash Tag at none against PAKO Lite's shown. Dash Tag also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 15 months) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PAKO Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Dash Tag sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dash Tag holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dash Tag has 4K ratings behind it against 301, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of PAKO Lite's written reviews are positive against 79% of Dash Tag's.

PAKO Lite ships an update every 15 months, Dash Tag monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PAKO Lite | Dash Tag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-lite/id1031878664/reviews) | **[4.4 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-tag-fun-endless-runner/id1296413683/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 301 | **4K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.6% of reviews | **79.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 76 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tree Men Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/875238560) | [Wildworks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/562980411) |

## What reviewers say

### PAKO Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-lite/id1031878664)

Navigate a closed area and see how long you can survive. Compete on global leaderboards and unlock achievements. Experience adrenaline-pumping gameplay with a variety of cars and camera options.

**Highlights:** Quick and intuitive gameplay, Optional Chase Camera mode, 20+ Cars, Weekly competition on leaderboards, Achievements, Adrenaline pumping soundtrack

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 🚗 Lots of car options
- 🎨 Color customization
- ✨ New artstyle is cool
- 🚫 No crashing issues (compared to Pako 1)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗺️ Needs more maps
- 😩 Boring gameplay
- 📺 Too many ads
- 👻 Scary commercials
- 🐌 Slower chases

**Reported bugs**

- Add won't load
- Lags on older devices
- Police can cheat
- Game is now pay to play
- Can no longer restore purchase of full version

**Requested features**

- Add more maps
- Less ads
- Less scary ads
- Add wanted levels
- Add military


### Dash Tag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-tag-fun-endless-runner/id1296413683)

Embark on an exciting endless running adventure with a variety of pets. Dash, jump, and slide through diverse environments, collecting coins and unlocking upgrades. Complete daily missions and evade capture in this fun-filled pet escape game.

**Highlights:** Collect dozens of unique pets, Play as unlocked pets, Unlock power-ups and costumes, Speed through levels in pet cars, Daily missions, Easy to learn gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paw Full of Emeralds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Pet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Emeralds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Head Start | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cache of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Emeralds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Pet Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Key Ring | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Cute and creative pet designs
- 🎨 Great graphics and aesthetics
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay and controls
- 💰 Easy to earn in-game currency

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🔁 Too many duplicate pet catches
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Challenging controls and difficulty
- 🔍 Lack of new content and updates

**Reported bugs**

- Pets randomly teleporting or glitching
- Inconsistent performance and lag issues
- Ads not working or causing crashes
- Inability to continue after losing a run
- Pets not appearing in the collection after catching

**Requested features**

- Add more pet species and varieties
- Implement a trading/sharing system
- Introduce multiplayer and social features
- Allow customization of pets and environments
- Improve the reward system for catching pets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PAKO Lite free?

PAKO Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dash Tag free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PAKO Lite or Dash Tag?

Dash Tag is rated higher. PAKO Lite averages 4.0 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while Dash Tag averages 4.4 from 4K ratings.

### Do PAKO Lite or Dash Tag have ads?

PAKO Lite shows ads; Dash Tag does not.

### Which is updated more often, PAKO Lite or Dash Tag?

PAKO Lite ships an update every 15 months, and Dash Tag monthly. Most recently, PAKO Lite was updated on September 26, 2026 and Dash Tag on September 28, 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.*