Dino Dash vs Direction Dash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dino Dash
Embark on an exciting endless runner adventure as a dinosaur facing extinction. Dodge falling meteors and lava while collecting birds to keep your energy up. Compete for high scores against friends and the world.
- Dodge meteors and lava
- Collect birds for energy
- Endless runner gameplay
- High score competition
- World leaderboards
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65 million years ago marks the end of the Mesozoic Era and the extinction of dinosaurs. Take control of a dinosaur to dodge flying meteors and lava during the final days of dinosaurs. Make sure to maintain your dino's energy by eating birds! This simple endless runner is an addictive classic. Compete with friends and family by achieving the best high score or even find a place on the world leaderboards. How long can you survive in Dino Dash - Outrun Extinction?
Direction Dash
An arcade game where players tap to dash an arrow through obstacles. It features simple controls, challenging gameplay, and a global leaderboard for competitive high scores. Test your reflexes and precision to survive and reach new heights.
- Intuitive tapping controls
- Addictive arcade gameplay
- Global leaderboard competition
- Progress tracking
- Hard mode challenges
- Simple to learn, hard to master
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Direction Dash - Dash & Survive to New Heights! Experience the ultimate arcade challenge in this thrilling arrow dashing game. Dash the arrow by tapping when it's facing the right direction to navigate treacherous obstacles with simple controls. Simple Controls, Endless Fun: Master intuitive controls for seamless dashing action. Easy to Learn, Hard to Master: Test your skills, precision, and reflexes in this addictive arcade adventure. Compete for a High Score: Challenge friends and global players to reach new heights on the leaderboard. Global Leaderboard: Track your progress and compare scores worldwide. Rise through the ranks to become a legendary dasher! Think you're a master? Try hard mode! How far can you go? Download Direction Dash now and find out!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Dino Dash at 5.0 against Direction Dash's 3.7. Dino Dash also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Direction Dash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Dino Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.
Dino Dash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dino Dash has 51 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Dino Dash ships an update daily, Direction Dash every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Dino Dash | Direction Dash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (51 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 51 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samuel Doggett | Power-Up Game Studios LLC |
Customer experience
Dino Dash
Direction Dash
In-app purchases
Dino Dash
No in-app purchases
Direction Dash
- Remove Ads$1.99
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