# Talking Tom Hero Dash vs CatRunner2022

The clearest difference is rating: CatRunner2022 at 5.0 against Talking Tom Hero Dash's 4.4. CatRunner2022 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). Talking Tom Hero Dash's advantage is ratings volume (240K vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Talking Tom Hero Dash sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. CatRunner2022 asks for nothing beyond the download.

CatRunner2022 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Talking Tom Hero Dash has 240K ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of CatRunner2022's.

Talking Tom Hero Dash ships an update every 4 weeks, CatRunner2022 every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talking Tom Hero Dash | CatRunner2022 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (240K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-tom-hero-dash/id1434807653/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catrunner2022/id1619731141/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **240K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 78.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 410 MB | 82 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) | [Fumio Takeshita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495961059) |

## 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


### CatRunner2022

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catrunner2022/id1619731141)

Experience a fast-paced arcade game where a feline protagonist navigates a vertical scrolling environment. Test your reflexes and see how far you can guide the cat through this endless runner.

**Highlights:** Vertical scrolling gameplay, Endless runner mechanics, Simple controls, High score chasing

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talking Tom Hero Dash free?

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

### Is CatRunner2022 free?

CatRunner2022 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Talking Tom Hero Dash or CatRunner2022?

CatRunner2022 is rated higher. Talking Tom Hero Dash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 240K ratings, while CatRunner2022 averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Talking Tom Hero Dash or CatRunner2022 have ads?

Both Talking Tom Hero Dash and CatRunner2022 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talking Tom Hero Dash or CatRunner2022?

Talking Tom Hero Dash ships an update every 4 weeks, and CatRunner2022 every 4 days. Most recently, Talking Tom Hero Dash was updated on October 25, 2026 and CatRunner2022 on October 24, 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.*