Buster Dash vs Smol Dungeon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Buster Dash
Embark on a thrilling adventure to rescue a kidnapped friend through diverse worlds. This game blends arcade action and classic 90s-inspired gameplay, featuring obstacles, enemies, and power-ups. Conquer challenging levels, unlock achievements, and face epic boss battles.
- Rescue mission through multiple worlds
- Classic 90s-inspired gameplay
- Obstacle avoidance and enemy combat
- Power-ups and unlockable achievements
- Confront final bosses
- Acquire new spaceships
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Mr Boss and Mr C**a have kidnapped Nina's friend to be Mr Boss's companion at the annual meeting of intergalactic villains. Help Nina to rescue him and live with her a thrilling adventure through different worlds, avoiding obstacles and defeating enemies. Buster Dash is a funny game combines arcade, action, adventure and skillfulness with a touch that evokes the classic old-fashioned games from the 90’s. The levels are based on classic videogame worlds. While increasing difficulty, each world offers new challenges that you will be able to overcome one by one with the help of your skills plus some PowerUps. Unlock all achievements and acquire new spaceships. Destroy all blocks as you go, finish all levels and you will confront the final Bosses in an arduous skill battle. Be a Buster Dash.
Smol Dungeon
Explore a perilous dungeon filled with monsters, traps, and teleporters in pursuit of a legendary chalice. This premium game offers a complete, ad-free experience with multiple modes and achievements to unlock. Enjoy intuitive, one-handed controls for on-the-go play.
- Premium, ad-free experience
- Six different dungeon modes
- Collect trophies and achievements
- Intuitive and easy-to-use controls
- Playable with one hand
- Hand-crafted by a solo developer
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Navigate through the depths of the Smol Dungeon using your wits, traps, and teleporters. You seek the noblest of treasures, The Chalice. But beware! There are dangerous monsters in this dark place. Mind the blood too, we've only got so much soap... Features: - PREMIUM GAME: No ads. Enjoy a complete experience. - DUNGEON MODES: Six different dungeon modes. - ACHIEVEMENTS: Collect and show off all your trophies. - INTUITIVE CONTROLS: Familiar and easy-to-use controls. - ONE HANDED PLAY: Play with one hand on the train. - INDIE DEVELOPER: Hand crafted by a solo dungeoneer. - BLOOD: This game has it!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Buster Dash at Free against Smol Dungeon's $1.99. Buster Dash also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 80%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Smol Dungeon's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.
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Buster Dash is free to download; Smol Dungeon costs $1.99 up front. Buster Dash sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Smol Dungeon asks for nothing beyond the download.
Buster Dash ships an update fortnightly, Smol Dungeon every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Buster Dash | Smol Dungeon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 80.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 186 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Juan manuel Bonet | Kristofer Shamloo |
Customer experience
Buster Dash
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In-app purchases
Buster Dash
- 10000$0.99
- 50000$0.99
- NO ADS$0.99
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- 100000 COINS$3.99
Smol Dungeon
No in-app purchases
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