# Dash Quest 2 vs Walking Hero

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Dash Quest 2 at 13.0 against Walking Hero's 17.0. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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 Walking 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 4.8 for Walking Hero. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 906 and 400 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Dash Quest 2's written reviews are positive against 49% of Walking Hero's.

Dash Quest 2 ships an update fortnightly, Walking Hero every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dash Quest 2 | Walking Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (906 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-quest-2/id1479053547/reviews) | **[4.8 (400 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-hero-pixel-idle-rpg/id6478711517/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **906** | 400 |
| Positive reviews | **51.1% of reviews** | 49.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 378 MB | 341 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Trophy Games Canada Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892108904) | [Cleverson Schmidt](https://appshunter.io/developer/556458416) |

## 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)


### Walking Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walking-hero-pixel-idle-rpg/id6478711517)

Embark on an idle RPG adventure where you evolve heroes, battle monsters, and engage in strategic PvP. Collect gear, pets, and join guilds to forge alliances and conquer a vast world. Your journey progresses even when you're offline.

**Highlights:** Dynamic idle gameplay, Real-time PvP battles, Diverse equipment and crafting, Collect unique pets, Guilds and alliances, Battle legendary monsters, Class evolution system

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diamonds - Small Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds - Medium Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Spooky Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds - Large Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Extended Spooky Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamonds - X Large Pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| April's Fool Special Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Anniversary Special Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging idle/AFK grinding mechanics
- 💰 Non-intrusive monetization model
- 🎨 Good visual style and aesthetics
- 🏗️ Deep build customization system
- 👨‍💼 Active developer engagement and updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app closures
- 🔥 Phone overheating issues
- ⏳ Severe XP scaling problems after level 45
- 💳 Pay-to-win mechanics despite claims
- 📥 File loading failures and infinite loading screens

**Reported bugs**

- Infinite file loading (0/26 files stuck)
- Game crashes during 5v5 and 1v1 PvP matches
- False 'hack detected' account suspensions
- Update installation failures
- Game won't launch on iOS after updates

**Requested features**

- Guild system with visual representation (guild tags/emblems on characters)
- Guild boss battles and clan features
- Multiplayer/co-op gameplay with friends
- More events and limited-time activities
- Equipment set bonuses with special effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dash Quest 2 free?

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

### Is Walking Hero free?

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

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

Walking Hero is rated higher. Dash Quest 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 906 ratings, while Walking Hero averages 4.8 from 400 ratings.

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

Both Dash Quest 2 and Walking Hero show ads.

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

Dash Quest 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Walking Hero every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dash Quest 2 was updated on November 11, 2026 and Walking Hero on November 12, 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.*