Flat Pack vs DAX HQ
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flat Pack
Experience a unique platformer that blends 2D and 3D gameplay. Navigate over 30 levels filled with challenging traps, enemies, and epic boss fights. Explore a real-world environment with the innovative AR Mode.
- 2D and 3D hybrid gameplay
- Over 30 unique levels
- AR Mode for real-world environments
- Cool traps and enemies
- Epic boss fights
- One-handed controls
- Secret stars and ending
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Flat Pack. A 2D and 3D platform mix-up! Features: • Cool traps and enemies that escape the confines of the level. • Take to the skies and explore 30+ levels each with there own unique twist. • Featuring brand new AR Mode! Manoeuvre around levels in a real world environment. • Wrap your brain around this 2D and 3D hybrid! • One handed platforming at its best. • Epic Boss Fights!!! • Explore and find all of the secret stars to unlock a secret ending!
DAX HQ
Engage in a fast-paced neon arcade game requiring sharp reflexes to defend a core against incoming plasma. Master different difficulty levels, unlock cosmetic items, and compete on leaderboards. Offers various control options and accessibility features for an enhanced experience.
- Fast touch arcade defense
- Plasma deflects and saber parries
- Boss rounds with guard breaks
- Multiple difficulty presets
- Training modes
- Unlockable cosmetic items
- Multiple control options
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DAX HQ is a fast neon arcade game for quick runs, sharp reflexes, and one more try. Swipe to guide an energy saber and defend the core. Deflect plasma, parry enemy arcs, crack boss guards, and strike exposed weak points. Read the arena, time your movement, and keep the run alive. A CAMPAIGN BUILT TO CLIMB Take on 12 stages across Orbital Foundry, Solar Drift, and Void Crown. Learn the basics, face new attack patterns and mines, and challenge each chapter boss. Checkpoints at the start of chapters two and three let you return to the campaign with a fresh score. TURN DEFENSE INTO A COMEBACK Sweep up repair relays, build your combo, and charge Overdrive. Deliberate outward swipes counter directional attacks, while shield recovery gives you another chance at the next stage. YOUR NEXT RUN IS ALWAYS READY Chase an endless high score, take on Daily Challenge goals, or practice in the no-fail Training Room. Choose Junior, Arcade, or Master difficulty. Unlock saber trails, collect boss cards, earn ranks, and track local achievements. Optional Game Center leaderboards and achievements add another reason to return. PLAY YOUR WAY Use touch, pointer, arrow keys, or W A S D. Optional touch assist helps on phones. Calm Mode reduces shake, flashes, and particles, and the game respects reduced-motion preferences. Independent sound and music controls, adaptive chapter music, and optional haptics on supported iPhones let you tune the experience. - 12-stage campaign across three distinct chapters - Chapter bosses, checkpoints, repair relays, and Overdrive - Endless runs, Daily Challenge, and playable training - Junior, Arcade, and Master difficulty - Local progress, achievements, trails, and boss cards - Optional Game Center leaderboards and achievements - Core gameplay works offline - No ads or in-app purchases - No in-app account required Made as a small family arcade project.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DAX HQ at none against Flat Pack's 1. DAX HQ also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Flat Pack's advantage is ratings volume (4.4K vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 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. Flat Pack sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DAX HQ asks for nothing beyond the download.
DAX HQ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flat Pack has 4.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Flat Pack's written reviews are positive against 100% of DAX HQ's.
Flat Pack ships an update weekly, DAX HQ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flat Pack | DAX HQ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (4.4K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4.4K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 151 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Nitrome | Neil Williams |
Customer experience
Flat Pack
DAX HQ
In-app purchases
Flat Pack
- Remove Ads - premium$3.99
DAX HQ
No in-app purchases









