# Tap Tap Dash vs Trio

The clearest difference is ads: Trio at none against Tap Tap Dash's shown. Trio also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Tap Tap Dash's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (77% vs 56%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap Tap Dash sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Trio sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tap Tap Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap Tap Dash has 9.2K ratings behind it against 186, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Tap Tap Dash's written reviews are positive against 56% of Trio's.

Tap Tap Dash ships an update every 2 months, Trio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Tap Dash | Trio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-tap-dash/id1034630958/reviews)** | [3.9 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trio/id1076037275/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 186 |
| Positive reviews | **77.3% of reviews** | 56.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JOX Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257092161) | [Ketchapp](https://appshunter.io/developer/528065807) |

## What reviewers say

### Tap Tap Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-tap-dash/id1034630958)

Tap to control your character's movement and switch directions to stay on the path. Avoid falling off and conquer over 15,000 challenging levels. Unlock new characters as you progress in this addictive game.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump or switch direction, Avoid falling off the path, Unlock new characters, Over 15,000 levels, Competitive play with friends

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of Snails | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skip Level | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock New Pet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock New Pet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock New Pet | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock new Pet | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Snails | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 🐹 Cute animal characters
- 🎮 Challenging levels
- 💨 Fast-paced gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤯 Frustrating difficulty spikes
- 🔧 Technical issues and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive controls
- Camera angle issues
- Progress resets or loss of data

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize characters
- More varied level designs
- Improved daily challenge mode
- Reduced ad frequency


### Trio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trio/id1076037275)

Navigate a challenging obstacle course by tapping to change your shape. Unlock a variety of heroes and figures as you aim for your highest score. Test your reflexes and see how far you can go.

**Highlights:** Tap to change shape, Dodge obstacles, Unlock heroes, Collect figures, High score tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Character | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 💡 Creative level changes
- ✨ Simple controls
- 🤩 Amazing visuals
- 🚀 Fast download times

**What reviewers complain about**

-  anúncios intrusive ads
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐌 Slow loading times
- 📈 Too fast eventually
- 🚫 Unlocking issues

**Reported bugs**

- Ads won't dismiss
- Game glitches causing losses
- App won't delete
- App won't load
- Stuck on title/loading screen

**Requested features**

- Fix character unlocking
- Improve character purchasing
- Address stereotypes in characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Tap Dash free?

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

### Is Trio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tap Tap Dash or Trio?

Tap Tap Dash is rated higher. Tap Tap Dash averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Trio averages 3.9 from 186 ratings.

### Do Tap Tap Dash or Trio have ads?

Tap Tap Dash shows ads; Trio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tap Tap Dash or Trio?

Tap Tap Dash ships an update every 2 months, and Trio fortnightly. Most recently, Tap Tap Dash was updated on October 19, 2026 and Trio on October 16, 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.*