Stem Rider vs Happy Dash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stem Rider
Navigate a challenging vertical ascent by skillfully maneuvering a rider. Collect rings to unlock new cosmetic items and enjoy visually appealing graphics. The game offers a simple drag-to-move control scheme for intuitive gameplay.
- Collect rings
- Unlock balls
- Night Mode
- Game Center integration
- Stunning visuals
- Simple drag controls
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Fast, simple, beautiful! How far can you ride the stem? Features: + Collect rings and unlock balls! + Night Mode. + Game Center. + Stunning visuals. How to play: + Drag your finger left and right to move.
Happy Dash
Embark on an exhilarating endless arcade journey with a band of characters, navigating challenging obstacles and testing your agility. Swipe to escape enemies, conquer increasingly difficult levels, and utilize fun power-ups. Compete for glory on the leaderboard with cute, unlockable characters.
- Swipe to escape obstacles
- Challenging, increasingly difficult levels
- Power-ups for speed and invincibility
- Leaderboard competition
- Unlockable skins and characters
- Endless replayability
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Join the coolest band of characters on an exhilarating journey through challenging obstacles in this fast-paced endless arcade game. Are you ready to test your agility skills and beat the clock? * Swipe to Escape: Use the joystick to guide your character through intricate obstacles. The enemies are always out to get you so you'll need quick reflexes to avoid getting caught! * Challenging Levels: Take on a series of increasingly difficult levels filled with unique challenges and obstacles, from moving walls, traps, and hungry enemies! * Power-Up Fun: Activate lightning-fast speed, invincibility, powerful blasters and many more! * Compete for Glory: Think you're the ultimate maze master? Prove your mastery on the leaderboard! * Cute and Charming: Delight in simple, satisfying graphics. Unlock different skins and characters! * Endless Replayability: Conquer countless levels with your favorite themed characters! Ready to embark on this joyous maze escape? Download Happy Dash now and dive into the fun-filled world of cute characters, challenging obstacles, and fast-paced action! Download Now and Dash to Happiness!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Happy Dash at 5.0 against Stem Rider's 4.5. Happy Dash also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Happy Dash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
Stem Rider ships an update every 6 months, Happy Dash weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stem Rider | Happy Dash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Henrique Silva | Lumis Entertainment LLC |
Customer experience
Stem Rider
Happy Dash
In-app purchases
Stem Rider
No in-app purchases
Happy Dash
No in-app purchases
