# Ridiculous Shooter vs Backyard Dash

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ridiculous Shooter at none against Backyard Dash's 5. Backyard Dash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backyard Dash sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Ridiculous Shooter asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Ridiculous Shooter against 5.0 for Backyard Dash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively.

Ridiculous Shooter ships an update every 3 months, Backyard Dash every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ridiculous Shooter | Backyard Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ridiculous-shooter/id1532734656/reviews) | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-dash/id6743473036/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 270 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tung Yee Tang](https://appshunter.io/developer/517842804) | [John Frith](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803073897) |

## What reviewers say

### Ridiculous Shooter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ridiculous-shooter/id1532734656)

Engage in fast-paced, casual multiplayer battles with cute characters and powerful weapons. Compete against friends, online players, or AI in quick 3-minute matches.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer battles, Casual fun, Cute characters, Powerful weapons, 3-minute matches, Play against friends, online players, or AI

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backyard Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backyard-dash/id6743473036)

Dash through procedurally generated backyards, collecting cash while being chased by a relentless lawn mower enthusiast. This fast-paced endless runner offers chaotic fun with a comedic twist, featuring vibrant graphics and an upbeat soundtrack.

**Highlights:** Endless backyard gauntlet with unique layouts, Collect 3D dollar bills for score and achievements, Big Larry chase with humorous one-liners, Bright, exaggerated suburban visual style, Cartoonish yet detailed graphics, Upbeat rock music soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wallet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Color Wheel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Leaf Blower | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Savings Account | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ridiculous Shooter free?

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

### Is Backyard Dash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ridiculous Shooter or Backyard Dash?

Ridiculous Shooter and Backyard Dash are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do Ridiculous Shooter or Backyard Dash have ads?

Ridiculous Shooter shows ads; Backyard Dash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Ridiculous Shooter or Backyard Dash?

Ridiculous Shooter ships an update every 3 months, and Backyard Dash every 6 days. Most recently, Ridiculous Shooter was updated on November 3, 2026 and Backyard Dash on November 4, 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.*