Comparison

Mongo Dash vs Salmon Sprint

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — 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

Salmon Sprint

Navigate a treacherous river, dodging obstacles while a bear pursues you. Earn points to unlock cosmetic items and climb the global leaderboard. It's a fast-paced survival game where quick reflexes are key.

Highlights
  • Tap-based swimming controls
  • Obstacle avoidance gameplay
  • Unlockable cosmetic skins
  • Global leaderboard competition
  • Bear pursuit mechanic
Features
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Zig-zag through dangerous obstacles as you escape a hungry bear hot on your tail! Tap to swim left and right down the river while avoiding hitting obstacles. Spend points to unlock skins and compete to reach the top of the leaderboard.

Screenshots

Mongo Dash3 screens
Salmon Sprint4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Salmon Sprint at every 4 days against Mongo Dash's every 13 months. Salmon Sprint also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mongo Dash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Salmon Sprint sells 3 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, Salmon Sprint every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mongo Dash versus Salmon Sprint: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMongo DashSalmon Sprint
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—11 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB71 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperBrandon SteckleinHOFFMAN Alexander

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mongo Dash

One-time1
  • Mongo Dash Premium$1.99
3 purchases

Salmon Sprint

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Shades$1.99
  • Splash$1.99

Questions

Is Mongo Dash free?
Mongo Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Salmon Sprint free?
Salmon Sprint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mongo Dash or Salmon Sprint have ads?
Both Mongo Dash and Salmon Sprint show ads.
Which is updated more often, Mongo Dash or Salmon Sprint?
Mongo Dash ships an update every 13 months, and Salmon Sprint every 4 days. Most recently, Mongo Dash was updated on October 3, 2026 and Salmon Sprint on October 16, 2026.

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