# Dash Tag vs Running Pet

The clearest difference is ads: Dash Tag at none against Running Pet's shown. Dash Tag also leads on ratings volume (4.1K vs 70). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dash Tag sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Running Pet sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Running Pet holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dash Tag has 4.1K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 79% and 80% positive.

Dash Tag ships an update monthly, Running Pet every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dash Tag | Running Pet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-tag-fun-endless-runner/id1296413683/reviews) | **[4.5 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-pet-dec-rooms/id6468921082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.1K** | 70 |
| Positive reviews | 79.3% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 204 MB | 458 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Wildworks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/562980411) | [IVYMOBI LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1253339290) |

## 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


### Running Pet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/running-pet-dec-rooms/id6468921082)

Embark on an endless running adventure with a cute pet pal. Jump, slide, and dodge obstacles to collect coins, which can be used to decorate a dream home and unlock new characters and skateboards. Explore diverse worlds and complete daily challenges.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Collect gold coins, Decorate pet's dream home, Unlock new characters and outfits, Collect and use skateboards, Explore diverse worlds and landscapes, Daily tasks and challenges

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 90 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| 180 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 110000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dash Tag free?

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

### Is Running Pet free?

Running Pet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dash Tag or Running Pet?

Running Pet is rated higher. Dash Tag averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.1K ratings, while Running Pet averages 4.5 from 70 ratings.

### Do Dash Tag or Running Pet have ads?

Running Pet shows ads; Dash Tag does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dash Tag or Running Pet?

Dash Tag ships an update monthly, and Running Pet every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dash Tag was updated on November 11, 2026 and Running Pet 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.*