# Evoland 2 vs Dash Quest 2

The clearest difference is price: Dash Quest 2 at Free against Evoland 2's $6.99. Evoland 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Dash Quest 2 is free to download; Evoland 2 costs $6.99 up front. Dash Quest 2 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Evoland 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Evoland 2 against 4.7 for Dash Quest 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.8K and 903 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Evoland 2's written reviews are positive against 51% of Dash Quest 2's.

Evoland 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, Dash Quest 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evoland 2 | Dash Quest 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evoland-2/id1291427111/reviews) | **[4.7 (903 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-quest-2/id1479053547/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.8K** | 903 |
| Positive reviews | **59.9% of reviews** | 51.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 555 MB | 378 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Playdigious](https://appshunter.io/developer/1041387229) | [Trophy Games Canada Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892108904) |

## What reviewers say

### Evoland 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evoland-2/id1291427111)

Embark on an epic adventure spanning over 20 hours through the history of video games. Jump between diverse genres like 2D RPG, 3D fighting, shooters, and trading card games, all tied together by a story that travels through time and explores different art styles.

**Highlights:** Genre-hopping gameplay, 20+ hour adventure, Travel through video game history, Multiple art styles, Story-driven experience, MFI controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game!
- 🚀 Lots of content and gameplay variety
- 💡 Great references to classic games
- 👍 Nostalgic and entertaining
- 👍 Funny and quirky

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 👎 Poor controls, especially for platforming
- 👎 Unresponsive controls in mini-games
- 👎 Glitchy graphics, screen tearing
- 👎 Difficulty spikes and frustrating sections

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on certain devices
- Soft locks and progression blockers
- Graphical glitches and screen tearing
- Unresponsive controls in mini-games

**Requested features**

- Add Russian language support
- Improve save system and cross-device sync
- Optimize controls for touch screens
- Add more difficulty options or accessibility features


### Dash Quest 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-quest-2/id1479053547)

Embark on an epic adventure in this action-packed sequel, battling monsters and exploring vast lands. Unlock powerful abilities, collect gear, and customize your hero through a deep skill tree. Experience classic 16-bit arcade action with endless runner and RPG mechanics.

**Highlights:** Hack and slash combat against monsters, Explore diverse fantasy lands, Unlock and upgrade special abilities, Collect hundreds of combat gear items, Discover ancient relics, Customizable skill tree, 16-bit arcade action

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Gold Pass | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Gold Pass | $5.99 | per month |
| VIP Gold Pass | $9.99 | per year |
| Pouch of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Warrior Collection 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mage Supplies 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Warrior Collection 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medic Kit 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gems | $17.99 | one-time |
| Conqueror’s Conquest | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🚀 Simple and relaxing
- 💎 Great graphics
- 🎨 Pixel art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and subscriptions
- 🐛 Bugs with ad-based revival system
- 🔍 Lack of content and features compared to previous games

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly, leading to death
- Purchases not registering correctly
- Crashes and force quits during gameplay
- UI issues on newer iPhone models

**Requested features**

- Remove energy system
- Add endless mode
- Improve equipment and skill system
- Implement more game modes (e.g. dungeons, survival)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evoland 2 free?

Evoland 2 costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dash Quest 2 free?

Dash Quest 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Evoland 2 or Dash Quest 2?

Dash Quest 2 is rated higher. Evoland 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Dash Quest 2 averages 4.7 from 903 ratings.

### Do Evoland 2 or Dash Quest 2 have ads?

Dash Quest 2 shows ads; Evoland 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Evoland 2 or Dash Quest 2?

Evoland 2 ships an update every 4 weeks, and Dash Quest 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Evoland 2 was updated on September 30, 2026 and Dash Quest 2 on September 29, 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.*