# Dash Valley vs Exoracer

The clearest difference is ads: Dash Valley at none against Exoracer's shown. Dash Valley also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (33K vs 1.7K). Exoracer's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 51%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dash Valley sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Exoracer sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Dash Valley against 4.7 for Exoracer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dash Valley has 33K ratings behind it against 1.7K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Dash Valley's written reviews are positive against 79% of Exoracer's.

Dash Valley ships an update every 9 days, Exoracer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dash Valley | Exoracer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-valley/id1401966349/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exoracer/id1618857304/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **33K** | 1.7K |
| Positive reviews | 51.3% of reviews | **79.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 138 MB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MADBOX](https://appshunter.io/developer/981448700) | [Nyan Studio Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1792117171) |

## What reviewers say

### Dash Valley

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-valley/id1401966349)

Embark on a cosmic journey through a captivating universe. Navigate your ship through space, skillfully throwing a ball and dodging obstacles. Avoid hitting spikes to continue your ascent and see how high you can go.

**Highlights:** Space exploration, Ball throwing mechanic, Dodge blocks and spikes, High score progression, Relaxing space theme

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals
- 🎶 Calming music
- 💡 Unique slow-motion mechanic

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive level design
- 🔋 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Lack of difficulty progression

**Reported bugs**

- Skins not working properly
- Crashes and freezes
- Ads appearing even with internet disabled

**Requested features**

- More level variety
- Challenging game modes
- Multiplayer/competitive features
- Level editor/creator
- Ability to disable ads


### Exoracer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exoracer/id1618857304)

Compete in fast-paced multiplayer platformer races to achieve world records. Enjoy addictive gameplay with up to four players, an offline mode, and a powerful replay viewer. Create your own challenges with the fully fledged level editor.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced multiplayer races, Offline mode, Powerful replay viewer, Level editor, Compete for world records

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamond pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level editor | $1.99 | one-time |
| Diamond pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Exopass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Science pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond pack 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special offer 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond pack 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond pack 5 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Smooth and responsive controls
- 🔒 No ads or pay-to-win elements
- 💡 Ability to create custom levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Level editor locked behind paywall
- 🔍 Matchmaking could be improved
- 🎨 Lack of visual variety in levels

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent checkpoint triggers
- Leaderboard issues with incorrect times
- Graphical glitches on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add a friends system
- Implement a ranked mode
- Allow free access to level editor
- Add more customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dash Valley free?

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

### Is Exoracer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dash Valley or Exoracer?

Dash Valley is rated higher. Dash Valley averages 4.7 out of 5 from 33K ratings, while Exoracer averages 4.7 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Dash Valley or Exoracer have ads?

Exoracer shows ads; Dash Valley does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dash Valley or Exoracer?

Dash Valley ships an update every 9 days, and Exoracer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Dash Valley was updated on October 30, 2026 and Exoracer on October 22, 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.*