# Talking Tom Hero Dash vs Tag with Ryan

The clearest difference is rating: Talking Tom Hero Dash at 4.4 against Tag with Ryan's 4.1. Talking Tom Hero Dash also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 61%) and ratings volume (240K vs 15K). Tag with Ryan's advantage is chart position (#123 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talking Tom Hero Dash sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Tag with Ryan sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Talking Tom Hero Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Tom Hero Dash has 240K ratings behind it against 15K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Talking Tom Hero Dash's written reviews are positive against 61% of Tag with Ryan's.

Talking Tom Hero Dash ships an update every 4 weeks, Tag with Ryan every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Tom Hero Dash | Tag with Ryan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (240K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-hero-dash/id1434807653/reviews)** | [4.1 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tag-with-ryan/id1440073810/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **240K** | 15K |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 61.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#123** |
| Size | 410 MB | 289 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Outfit7 Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/351110111) | [Wildworks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/562980411) |

## What reviewers say

### Talking Tom Hero Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-hero-dash/id1434807653)

Embark on an endless running adventure to rescue captured friends from mischievous villains. Dash, jump, and battle through vibrant environments, collecting rewards and upgrading heroes to restore the city.

**Highlights:** Endless running and jumping, Battle villains, Collect rewards and power-ups, Unlock and upgrade heroes, Restore the city, Superhero outfits

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Credit Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hyper Credit Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hero Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Credit Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Tom (-80%) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mega Sale | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ultra Credit Pack | $39.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Credit Pack | $59.99 | one-time |
| Platinum Tom | $99.99 | one-time |
| The Ultimate Credit Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🤩 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Cute characters and animations
- 💯 Excellent for kids

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🙄 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 😒 Difficulty progressing without in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Chest rewards not registering correctly
- Endless run mode freezing or crashing
- Inability to progress past certain levels
- Glitches with character switching

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to save progress and restore on reinstall
- Reduce ads or offer ad-free version
- Add more characters and costumes


### Tag with Ryan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tag-with-ryan/id1440073810)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Free · Family (US App Store)

Embark on an exciting endless running adventure with Ryan. Outrun Combo Panda, collect costumes, and unlock power-ups and vehicles. Complete daily missions and gather in-game currency to upgrade your abilities and progress through vibrant landscapes.

**Highlights:** Collect Ryan's costumes, Run through incredible landscapes, Unlock epic power-ups, Speed through levels in vehicles, Complete daily missions, Collect Suns and Pizzas

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of Pizza Slices | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sun Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heap of Pizza Slices | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Costume | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Pizza Slices | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Key Ring | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Costume Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Giant Key Ring | $9.99 | one-time |
| Ton of Pizza Slices | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Pizza Slices | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and entertaining
- 👍 Great for kids
- 👍 Engaging gameplay
- 👍 Variety of characters and costumes
- 👍 Visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and freezing issues
- 🔑 Difficulty unlocking new content
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤖 Repetitive gameplay
- 🤔 Lack of progress saving

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Inability to see in-game currency
- Glitches when tagging Gus
- Ads causing disruptions
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and environments
- Easier way to earn in-game currency
- Ability to save progress across devices
- More character and costume options
- Adjustable difficulty settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Tom Hero Dash free?

Talking Tom Hero Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tag with Ryan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Talking Tom Hero Dash or Tag with Ryan?

Talking Tom Hero Dash is rated higher. Talking Tom Hero Dash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 240K ratings, while Tag with Ryan averages 4.1 from 15K ratings.

### Do Talking Tom Hero Dash or Tag with Ryan have ads?

Both Talking Tom Hero Dash and Tag with Ryan show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Tom Hero Dash or Tag with Ryan?

Talking Tom Hero Dash ships an update every 4 weeks, and Tag with Ryan every 2 months. Most recently, Talking Tom Hero Dash was updated on November 3, 2026 and Tag with Ryan on November 3, 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.*