# Dash Quest 2 vs Dungeon Core

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dungeon Core at none against Dash Quest 2's 14. Dungeon Core also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 51%). Dash Quest 2's advantage is ratings volume (906 vs 32) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dash Quest 2 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Dungeon Core asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dash Quest 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dash Quest 2 has 906 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Dash Quest 2's written reviews are positive against 74% of Dungeon Core's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dash Quest 2 ships an update fortnightly, Dungeon Core every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dash Quest 2 | Dungeon Core |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (906 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-quest-2/id1479053547/reviews)** | [4.5 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-core-nuclear-abyss/id6504125883/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **906** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 51.1% of reviews | **74.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 378 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Trophy Games Canada Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892108904) | [ULF FILIP KARLSSON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1742412788) |

## 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 (14)**

| 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 |
| Warrior Collection 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Barrel of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mage Supplies 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Warrior Collection 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medic Kit 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gems | $17.99 | one-time |
| Conqueror’s Conquest | $24.99 | 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)


### Dungeon Core

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dungeon-core-nuclear-abyss/id6504125883)

Embark on a roguelite dungeon crawl as a radiation liquidator in a post-apocalyptic setting. Explore procedurally generated levels, battle mutants and bosses, and collect permanent upgrades to enhance your abilities as you descend to destroy the core.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated levels, Permanent upgrades, Item discovery, Mutant and boss battles, Diverse underground environments, Radiation liquidator role

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fantastic gameplay and challenges
- 💡 Well-made, beat-in-a-day game
- ✨ Developed with love and attention to detail
- 💎 Little gem of a game
- 🎨 Very good pixel design and visuals

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Privacy concerns and slimy practices
- 🤔 Could use more content
- 📱 Would love to customize controls
- 📈 Wish for an update to expand
- 🚫 Can't listen to own music

**Reported bugs**

- Random dashing every now and then
- Occasional freezes
- 30-second unskippable ads
- Character keeps dashing in unwanted direction
- Game won't open

**Requested features**

- Opportunity to customise the layout of the controls
- Update to expand the game
- Premium option to disable ads
- Add co-op mode
- Make more games like this or a part two


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dash Quest 2 free?

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

### Is Dungeon Core free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dash Quest 2 or Dungeon Core?

Dash Quest 2 is rated higher. Dash Quest 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 906 ratings, while Dungeon Core averages 4.5 from 32 ratings.

### Do Dash Quest 2 or Dungeon Core have ads?

Both Dash Quest 2 and Dungeon Core show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dash Quest 2 or Dungeon Core?

Dash Quest 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Dungeon Core every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dash Quest 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Dungeon Core 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.*