# HERO DASH vs Spin A Spell

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HERO DASH at 83% against Spin A Spell's 33%. HERO DASH also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). Spin A Spell's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 6). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HERO DASH sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Spin A Spell sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Spin A Spell holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spin A Spell has 1.3K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of HERO DASH's written reviews are positive against 33% of Spin A Spell's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HERO DASH ships an update every 9 days, Spin A Spell every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HERO DASH | Spin A Spell |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-dash-dicast-spinoff/id1094559834/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-a-spell/id1583568699/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 32.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 334 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [BSS COMPANY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1094559833) | [HK DENGSHEN TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890414005) |

## What reviewers say

### HERO DASH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hero-dash-dicast-spinoff/id1094559834)

Embark on a journey to become a glorious Dicast in this fast-paced runner game. Control heroes with 'Luck' powers, navigate challenging arenas, and make your way to the top. Enjoy intense, short bursts of entertainment with simple tap controls.

**Highlights:** Hero progression system, Short, intense gameplay sessions, Collect diverse heroes, Simple tap controls, Automatic running, Double jump mechanic

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5,000 coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25,500 coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 coin | $9.99 | one-time |
| 325,000 coin | $49.99 | one-time |
| 700,000 coin | $99.99 | one-time |


### Spin A Spell

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-a-spell/id1583568699)

Spin a slot machine to earn coins, attack other players' mansions for loot, and upgrade characters and pets. Collect cards and trade with friends to decorate your own magic mansion and become the ultimate coin master.

**Highlights:** Spin slot machine for fortune, Attack and raid other players, Decorate and upgrade Magic Mansion, Develop characters and pets, Collect and trade cards, Play with friends

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daily Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| shopspins1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Daily Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Awesome game
- 🎨 Good
- 💕 Love this game
- 🎉 Fun and unique
- 🤩 Best game yet!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😤 Frustrated with latest update
- 🤬 Terrible customer service
- 🐛 Game constantly freezes
- 💸 Expensive, too many ads/popups
- 🤯 Glitches, bugs, and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game resets progress after updates
- Unable to log in through Facebook
- Rewards/spins not being awarded properly
- Frequent freezing and crashing issues
- Connectivity problems and 'no internet' errors

**Requested features**

- Add ability to remove friends
- Allow listening to music while playing
- Improve tournament system and rewards
- More customization options for boards
- Fix login/progress issues after updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HERO DASH free?

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

### Is Spin A Spell free?

Spin A Spell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, HERO DASH or Spin A Spell?

Spin A Spell is rated higher. HERO DASH averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Spin A Spell averages 4.7 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do HERO DASH or Spin A Spell have ads?

Spin A Spell shows ads; HERO DASH does not.

### Which is updated more often, HERO DASH or Spin A Spell?

HERO DASH ships an update every 9 days, and Spin A Spell every 5 weeks. Most recently, HERO DASH was updated on August 15, 2026 and Spin A Spell on September 25, 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.*