Comparison

DayD Chapter 1 vs Dapper Dash

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

Head to head
About

DayD Chapter 1

Embark on a science fiction adventure through time to stop an eccentric villain from wreaking havoc in the past. Explore unique levels, tame dinosaurs, and build structures in this engaging story-driven game.

Highlights
  • Time travel adventure
  • Dinosaur taming
  • Resource management
  • Building construction
  • Unique objectives
  • Comic-like plot
Features
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Brian, an outstanding (though some may say eccentric!) scientist, invented a time machine that sent him hurtling into the past! But forget about a leisurely stroll through the land of the dinosaurs: his old friend Doctor Awful is already there waiting! He invented his own time machine before Brian and has already managed to run amock in the past! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to help Brian stop Doctor Awful in an adventure full of mystery, research, and of course, time travel. All that and more awaits in this exciting science fiction adventure thrillride! 50 unique levels, tons of different objectives, super cool settings and a fun and engaging plot are yours to explore now. Construct buildings, tame dinosaurs, manage resources and build other awesome structures. Simple controls and smooth game mechanics will help you get going in no time. But if you still don't understand something, you can always use the Help menu. DayD: Through time is an exciting adventure through the dinosaur era! - A unique world with elements of both the past and future - A funny plot with interesting characters that reads like a comic - Tons of unique objectives - Get to know different dinosaurs: pterodactyls, t-rexes, triceratopses and others. - All sorts of different locations - Crucial bonuses: fast build, accelerated run, slow down time. - Easy controls and a clear tutorial. - Over 20 hours of custom game content for players of all ages. - A special soundtrack

About

Dapper Dash

Embark on a thrilling prehistoric adventure as you outpace extinction in this exhilarating endless runner. Leap, smash, and avoid obstacles and foes to save the dinos. Discover dino-themed power-ups and compete on a global leaderboard.

Highlights
  • Endless running gameplay
  • Prehistoric dinosaur theme
  • Obstacle avoidance and smashing
  • Dino-themed power-ups
  • World map progression
  • Global leaderboard
Features
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Supercharged dinos! Mech-pals on the run! Boulders threatening to turn you into fossils! From the prehistoric minds behind Dapper Dinos NFT comes an exhilarating endless runner that will have you gripping the edge of your seat with your claws! Join our intrepid hero Charli and his Frens from Veecon as they embark on a Jurassic adventure. Race to outpace extinction and claim the ultimate prize in this dino-mite adventure that's eons ahead of the competition! Avoid a giant boulder by leaping, smashing, and avoiding obstacles and fearsome foes. Includes Dino themed powerups, an immersive world map, and a global leaderboard. Play today and race to save the dinos!

Screenshots

DayD Chapter 14 screens
Dapper Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dapper Dash at 100% against DayD Chapter 1's 50%. Dapper Dash also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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. DayD Chapter 1 sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Dapper Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dapper Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of DayD Chapter 1's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dapper Dash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DayD Chapter 1 ships an update every 19 months, Dapper Dash every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DayD Chapter 1 versus Dapper Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayD Chapter 1Dapper Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (18 ratings)4.9 (39 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1839 — better
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size420 MB410 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer8FLOOR LTDHonest Herbivore LLC

Customer experience

DayD Chapter 1

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Dapper Dash

All ratings38 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

DayD Chapter 1

One-time4
  • Start offer$7.99
  • One minute offer$8.99
  • Season offer$10.99
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  • Buy full version of game$14.99
None

Dapper Dash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DayD Chapter 1 free?
DayD Chapter 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dapper Dash free?
Dapper Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DayD Chapter 1 or Dapper Dash?
Dapper Dash is rated higher. DayD Chapter 1 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Dapper Dash averages 4.9 from 39 ratings.
Do DayD Chapter 1 or Dapper Dash have ads?
DayD Chapter 1 shows ads; Dapper Dash does not.
Which is updated more often, DayD Chapter 1 or Dapper Dash?
DayD Chapter 1 ships an update every 19 months, and Dapper Dash every 6 days. Most recently, DayD Chapter 1 was updated on September 22, 2026 and Dapper Dash on June 10, 2026.

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