# Pixel Dash! vs Shaft Run

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pixel Dash! at 59% against Shaft Run's 0%. Pixel Dash! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Shaft Run's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Dash! sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shaft Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Shaft Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pixel Dash! has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Pixel Dash!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Shaft Run's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pixel Dash! ships an update every 5 days, Shaft Run every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Dash! | Shaft Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-dash/id1082700080/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shaft-run/id1130697688/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **59.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Stewart Thomson](https://appshunter.io/developer/816337746) | [Dominik Ringler](https://appshunter.io/developer/991933748) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Dash!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-dash/id1082700080)

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.

**Highlights:** Dynamic maze navigation, Power-up collection, Pursuer evasion, Game Center integration, Color blind modes, Social media integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### Shaft Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shaft-run/id1130697688)

Navigate procedurally generated levels by jumping and dodging obstacles. Utilize unique power-ups and unlock different suits with special abilities to overcome challenges in this engaging platformer.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated levels, Obstacle dodging, Unique power-ups, Unlockable suits with abilities, Over 80 levels

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamonds +2 | $0.39 | one-time |
| Diamonds +10 | $0.69 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds +1000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds +20 | $1.49 | one-time |
| Diamonds +30 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds +50 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds +100 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds +500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds +1000 | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Dash! free?

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

### Is Shaft Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Dash! or Shaft Run?

Shaft Run is rated higher. Pixel Dash! averages 2.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Shaft Run averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pixel Dash! or Shaft Run have ads?

Shaft Run shows ads; Pixel Dash! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Dash! or Shaft Run?

Pixel Dash! ships an update every 5 days, and Shaft Run every 2 months. Most recently, Pixel Dash! was updated on September 29, 2026 and Shaft Run on October 3, 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.*