Comparison

Mongo Dash vs Shaggy Run

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mongo Dash

Features
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From the maker of Mongo Madness comes an all new 32 level Mongo auto running adventure - Mongo Dash! Mongo Dash is different from the original Mongo Madness platform game in that Mongo automatically runs forward. All you have to do is make him jump, allowing you to play the game with only one hand! Collect coins, defeat bad guys, unlock new worlds, and save the princess. Everything you need for an epic run and jump adventure is here. The first three worlds are completely free!

About

Shaggy Run

Features
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Dive into this captivating 2D platformer where you guide the hamster Shaggy through three exciting worlds filled with entertaining levels. Shaggy moves forward automatically, and a quick tap on the screen sends him soaring into the air. Thanks to magical carrots, Shaggy can become a speed wizard in seconds, leaping over seemingly insurmountable obstacles to reach secret platforms. Your goal? Embark on action-packed adventures! Collect valuable items, defeat enemies, and rescue needy cats in the levels to earn achievements and unlock valuable rewards. Your mission: Reach the end of each level as quickly as possible. This game is not just a solo adventure but also offers the opportunity to make friends and challenge rivaling friends in leaderboards. -The game offers 47 levels, but new levels will be added through game updates in the future. -The installation of the game and playing some levels is free. However, you can only play all levels if you purchase the full version of the game in the in-game shop. -If you need more coins, you can buy them in the in-game shop. -With coins, you can buy carrots. -You need an internet connection to play this game. -Future updates of the game must be downloaded and installed to continue playing the game. -This game does not contain any advertisements.

Screenshots

Mongo Dash3 screens
Shaggy Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shaggy Run at none against Mongo Dash's shown. Shaggy Run also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 13 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Mongo Dash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Shaggy Run sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mongo Dash ships an update every 13 months, Shaggy Run every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Mongo Dash versus Shaggy Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMongo DashShaggy Run
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 5 days โ€” better
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 โ€” better18.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size17 MB829 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrandon SteckleinKim Strasser

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mongo Dash

One-time1
  • Mongo Dash Premium$1.99
5 purchases

Shaggy Run

One-time5
  • 10000 coins$0.99
  • 25000 coins$1.99
  • 40000 coins$2.99
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  • 65000 coins$3.99
  • Full version of the game$3.99

Questions

Is Mongo Dash free?
Mongo Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shaggy Run free?
Shaggy Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mongo Dash or Shaggy Run have ads?
Mongo Dash shows ads; Shaggy Run does not.
Which is updated more often, Mongo Dash or Shaggy Run?
Mongo Dash ships an update every 13 months, and Shaggy Run every 5 days. Most recently, Mongo Dash was updated on October 20, 2026 and Shaggy Run on October 25, 2026.

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