Pixel Dash! vs Candy Runner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pixel Dash!
Navigate a dynamic maze, evading pursuers and collecting power-ups. Survive as long as possible in this minimalist arcade experience, with features designed for accessibility and social sharing.
- Dynamic maze navigation
- Power-up collection
- Pursuer evasion
- Game Center integration
- Color blind modes
- Social media integration
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Dash around an ever changing maze while trying to avoid the pursuers. Avoid the chasing dots for as long as you can, collect power-ups to help you along the way and be careful not to get caught in a closing path. Features: • Supports all screen sizes • Game Center integration • Great sound effects • Colour blind modes • Facebook & Twitter integration • Minimalist design • Developed by one person (support Indie)
Candy Runner
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This is Candy Island. Just Jump and Run. How far can you run? ******Features******* -Simple Run and Jump Play -Cute Character -Game Center Support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Candy Runner at none against Pixel Dash!'s 1. Pixel Dash!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). On price and device support 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
Both are free to download. Pixel Dash! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Candy Runner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pixel Dash! ships an update every 5 days, Candy Runner every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pixel Dash! | Candy Runner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Stewart Thomson | Hoon Nam |
In-app purchases
Pixel Dash!
- Remove Ads$0.99
Candy Runner
No in-app purchases
