# Dash Quest 2 vs Mr Hero

Dash Quest 2 and Mr Hero both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Mr Hero's written reviews are positive against 51% of Dash Quest 2's. Dash Quest 2's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dash Quest 2 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Mr Hero 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 Quest 2 against 4.7 for Mr Hero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 906 and 747 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Dash Quest 2's written reviews are positive against 78% of Mr Hero's.

Dash Quest 2 ships an update fortnightly, Mr Hero every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dash Quest 2 | Mr Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (906 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-quest-2/id1479053547/reviews) | **[4.7 (747 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-hero-idle-rpg/id1580319643/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **906** | 747 |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **78.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 378 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Trophy Games Canada Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892108904) | [MONSTER PLANET Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/430534465) |

## What reviewers say

### Dash Quest 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-quest-2/id1479053547)

Embark on an epic adventure in this action-packed sequel, battling monsters and exploring vast lands. Unlock powerful abilities, collect gear, and customize your hero through a deep skill tree. Experience classic 16-bit arcade action with endless runner and RPG mechanics.

**Highlights:** Hack and slash combat against monsters, Explore diverse fantasy lands, Unlock and upgrade special abilities, Collect hundreds of combat gear items, Discover ancient relics, Customizable skill tree, 16-bit arcade action

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Gold Pass | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Gold Pass | $5.99 | per month |
| VIP Gold Pass | $9.99 | per year |
| Pouch of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Adventure Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Warrior Collection 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gems | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🚀 Simple and relaxing
- 💎 Great graphics
- 🎨 Pixel art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Energy system limits playtime
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and subscriptions
- 🐛 Bugs with ad-based revival system
- 🔍 Lack of content and features compared to previous games

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not working properly, leading to death
- Purchases not registering correctly
- Crashes and force quits during gameplay
- UI issues on newer iPhone models

**Requested features**

- Remove energy system
- Add endless mode
- Improve equipment and skill system
- Implement more game modes (e.g. dungeons, survival)


### Mr Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-hero-idle-rpg/id1580319643)

Embark on an idle RPG adventure to defeat monsters and become a social media superstar. Tap to battle, collect powerful gear, and summon relics to aid your hero. Experience exponential growth and cathartic progression.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of levels with monsters, Wide range of weapons and armors, Powerful attack and magic skills, Summonable relics for special abilities, Adorable and mighty pets, Idle and collective interface

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| price_0 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Hero Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| welcome package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Brave Hero Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| price_1 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Hero Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hero Equipment Pack I | $6.99 | one-time |
| Time limit package | $6.99 | one-time |
| Weekly Equipment Draw Pack | $11.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Hero Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to progress early on
- 🚀 Fast progression
- 💎 Generous with free rewards
- 🎨 Fun art style and characters
- ⏱️ Good for killing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Progression wall later in the game
- 🤑 Aggressive monetization
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Lack of content updates
- 🤯 Overwhelming grind

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on iPad after OS update
- Account progress reset after updates
- Skin/avatar changes not working
- Matchmaking issues in PvP

**Requested features**

- More ways to progress without spending money
- Improved gear drop rates
- Offline progression
- Cross-platform sync
- More active gameplay elements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dash Quest 2 free?

Dash Quest 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mr Hero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dash Quest 2 or Mr Hero?

Mr Hero is rated higher. Dash Quest 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 906 ratings, while Mr Hero averages 4.7 from 747 ratings.

### Do Dash Quest 2 or Mr Hero have ads?

Both Dash Quest 2 and Mr Hero show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dash Quest 2 or Mr Hero?

Dash Quest 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Mr Hero every 8 days. Most recently, Dash Quest 2 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mr Hero on November 7, 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.*