# Lab Escape vs Origami Dash

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Origami Dash at none against Lab Escape's 5. Origami Dash also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Lab Escape's advantage is ratings volume (164 vs 14). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lab Escape sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Origami Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lab Escape holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lab Escape has 164 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lab Escape | Origami Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lab-escape-devour-and-mutate/id1393907176/reviews)** | [4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/origami-dash/id1565477624/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **164** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 93.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 72 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SeHyeon Im](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294084939) | [Hang Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447539709) |

## What reviewers say

### Lab Escape

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lab-escape-devour-and-mutate/id1393907176)

Control a captured specimen that must consume meat to grow stronger. Choose random mutations to enhance your abilities and devour enemies in this rogue-like running game. Collect hats to further boost your specimen's power.

**Highlights:** Consume meat to grow, Select random mutations, Devour enemies, Rogue-like gameplay, Stackable mutation cards, Collect hats for bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Supply | $0.99 | one-time |
| Supply Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| AD Devourer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Supply Tower | $3.99 | one-time |
| Planetary Supply | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and appealing art style
- 💡 Great time killer
- 🆓 Ad-supported choice
- 🎮 Simple controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Hats too hard to get
- 📉 Slow progression
- 🐛 Game crashes
- 📱 Resolution issues on newer iPhones
- 🐌 Lagging at high scores

**Reported bugs**

- Boxes for hats not working
- Ads causing game crashes
- Screen resolution not fitting iPhone X+
- Lag at high scores (11700+ points)
- FPS drops at high scores (23000+ points)

**Requested features**

- More boxes/hats drop rate
- Unlockable specimens with different skills
- Potions for speed/damage reduction
- Adjustable skill button position
- More frequent ad opportunities for boxes


### Origami Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/origami-dash/id1565477624)

Transform paper into origami to race to the finish line. Tap buttons to change your paper shape, choosing the right one to gain speed and beat opponents. Compete against others in this fast-paced game.

**Highlights:** Origami transformation gameplay, Fast-paced racing, Competitive multiplayer, Simple tap controls, Goal-oriented challenges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lab Escape free?

Lab Escape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Origami Dash free?

Origami Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lab Escape or Origami Dash?

Lab Escape is rated higher. Lab Escape averages 4.8 out of 5 from 164 ratings, while Origami Dash averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do Lab Escape or Origami Dash have ads?

Both Lab Escape and Origami Dash show ads.

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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.*