# Tap Tap Dash vs Penguin Jump!

The clearest difference is rating: Penguin Jump! at 5.0 against Tap Tap Dash's 4.3. Penguin Jump! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Tap Tap Dash's advantage is ratings volume (9.2K vs 2). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tap Tap Dash sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Penguin Jump! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Penguin Jump! holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tap Tap Dash has 9.2K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tap Tap Dash ships an update every 2 months, Penguin Jump! daily. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tap Tap Dash | Penguin Jump! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (9.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tap-tap-dash/id1034630958/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin-jump/id1435870919/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.2K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 72 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [JOX Development](https://appshunter.io/developer/1257092161) | [Geisha Tokyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304321146) |

## 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


### Penguin Jump!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin-jump/id1435870919)

Navigate a challenging path to reach the goal without falling. Test your reflexes and precision in this engaging game.

**Highlights:** Avoid falling off the path, Reach the goal, Simple controls, Challenging gameplay

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tap Tap Dash free?

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

### Is Penguin Jump! free?

Penguin Jump! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tap Tap Dash or Penguin Jump!?

Penguin Jump! is rated higher. Tap Tap Dash averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9.2K ratings, while Penguin Jump! averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Tap Tap Dash or Penguin Jump! have ads?

Tap Tap Dash shows ads; Penguin Jump! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tap Tap Dash or Penguin Jump!?

Tap Tap Dash ships an update every 2 months, and Penguin Jump! daily. Most recently, Tap Tap Dash was updated on October 13, 2026 and Penguin Jump! 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.*