# Chrome Dino Run vs Tide Shift

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tide Shift at 100% against Chrome Dino Run's 53%. Tide Shift also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Chrome Dino Run's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 13) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 26.2). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chrome Dino Run sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tide Shift asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tide Shift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chrome Dino Run has 3K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Chrome Dino Run's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tide Shift's.

Chrome Dino Run ships an update every 3 months, Tide Shift every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chrome Dino Run | Tide Shift |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chrome-dino-run/id1068459350/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-shift/id6768507951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 53.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Ebubekir Yanik](https://appshunter.io/developer/925343386) | [Online Mars LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896580046) |

## What reviewers say

### Chrome Dino Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chrome-dino-run/id1068459350)

Experience an endless desert adventure with a dinosaur, jumping over cacti to achieve high scores. This 8-bit game offers classic graphics and fun challenges.

**Highlights:** Jump and run gameplay, Avoid cacti obstacles, Infinite desert environment, High score challenges, Five different dino skins, Night Mode, Flying dinos

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Party Dino Character | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 No WiFi required
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unresponsive
- 🔍 Difficult to jump over 4 cacti
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐢 Slow jumping and movement

**Reported bugs**

- Dino dies even when not touching cacti
- Game freezes and crashes frequently
- Inconsistent and delayed jump registration

**Requested features**

- Add more Dino characters and abilities
- Improve jump height and distance
- Reduce difficulty of 4 cacti jumps
- Implement a mute/volume control option


### Tide Shift

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tide-shift/id6768507951)

Control the ocean's tide to keep your boat afloat amidst storms, mines, and caves. Enjoy handcrafted levels, an endless mode, and custom level creation tools. Personalize your experience with unlockable skins and share your creations with friends.

**Highlights:** Tide control mechanics, Campaign and Endless modes, Custom level builder, Unlockable boat skins, Power-ups and combos, Game Center leaderboards

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chrome Dino Run free?

Chrome Dino Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tide Shift free?

Tide Shift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Chrome Dino Run or Tide Shift?

Tide Shift is rated higher. Chrome Dino Run averages 4.2 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Tide Shift averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do Chrome Dino Run or Tide Shift have ads?

Chrome Dino Run shows ads; Tide Shift does not.

### Which is updated more often, Chrome Dino Run or Tide Shift?

Chrome Dino Run ships an update every 3 months, and Tide Shift every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chrome Dino Run was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tide Shift 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.*