# Dash Tag vs Ferret Explorer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ferret Explorer at none against Dash Tag's 10. Ferret Explorer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 79%). Dash Tag's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.1K vs 116). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dash Tag sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Ferret Explorer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ferret Explorer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dash Tag has 4.1K ratings behind it against 116, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Dash Tag's written reviews are positive against 100% of Ferret Explorer's.

Dash Tag ships an update monthly, Ferret Explorer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dash Tag | Ferret Explorer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-tag-fun-endless-runner/id1296413683/reviews) | **[4.9 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ferret-explorer/id1630928257/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 116 |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 204 MB | 468 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wildworks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/562980411) | [Masato Niizeki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486150226) |

## What reviewers say

### Dash Tag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-tag-fun-endless-runner/id1296413683)

Embark on an exciting endless running adventure with a variety of pets. Dash, jump, and slide through diverse environments, collecting coins and unlocking upgrades. Complete daily missions and evade capture in this fun-filled pet escape game.

**Highlights:** Collect dozens of unique pets, Play as unlocked pets, Unlock power-ups and costumes, Speed through levels in pet cars, Daily missions, Easy to learn gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paw Full of Emeralds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Pet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Emeralds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Head Start | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cache of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Emeralds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Pet Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Cute and creative pet designs
- 🎨 Great graphics and aesthetics
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay and controls
- 💰 Easy to earn in-game currency

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🔁 Too many duplicate pet catches
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Challenging controls and difficulty
- 🔍 Lack of new content and updates

**Reported bugs**

- Pets randomly teleporting or glitching
- Inconsistent performance and lag issues
- Ads not working or causing crashes
- Inability to continue after losing a run
- Pets not appearing in the collection after catching

**Requested features**

- Add more pet species and varieties
- Implement a trading/sharing system
- Introduce multiplayer and social features
- Allow customization of pets and environments
- Improve the reward system for catching pets


### Ferret Explorer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ferret-explorer/id1630928257)

Guide a curious ferret on an exploration adventure through her new home. Use jumping mechanics to navigate obstacles and reach the goal efficiently. Aim for the fewest jumps possible to master each level.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump mechanics, Explore new environments, Goal-oriented levels, Minimize jump count, Ferrets as characters

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dash Tag free?

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

### Is Ferret Explorer free?

Ferret Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dash Tag or Ferret Explorer?

Ferret Explorer is rated higher. Dash Tag averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Ferret Explorer averages 4.9 from 116 ratings.

### Do Dash Tag or Ferret Explorer have ads?

Ferret Explorer shows ads; Dash Tag does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dash Tag or Ferret Explorer?

Dash Tag ships an update monthly, and Ferret Explorer every 2 months. Most recently, Dash Tag was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ferret Explorer on November 3, 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.*