# Dashing Mariachis vs Bricky Boy

The clearest difference is rating: Bricky Boy at 4.7 against Dashing Mariachis's 4.0. Bricky Boy also leads on ratings volume (881 vs 39) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dashing Mariachis sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Bricky Boy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bricky Boy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bricky Boy has 881 ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Dashing Mariachis's written reviews are positive against 68% of Bricky Boy's.

Dashing Mariachis ships an update monthly, Bricky Boy every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dashing Mariachis | Bricky Boy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashing-mariachis/id1540519246/reviews) | **[4.7 (881 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricky-boy/id1543416883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 39 | **881** |
| Positive reviews | 65.3% of reviews | **67.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 194 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shibidubi Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1540519248) | [MOORLAND GAMES MB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543416885) |

## What reviewers say

### Dashing Mariachis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashing-mariachis/id1540519246)

Experience a unique runner and rhythm game where you guide six mariachis through vibrant landscapes. Jump, avoid obstacles, and play music to complete serenades and unlock new stages. Enjoy endless modes and customize your characters with new skins and instruments.

**Highlights:** Platform runner gameplay, Rhythm game mode, Unlockable stages, Endless game modes, Playable mariachi characters, Character customization, Unlockable skins and instruments

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100,000 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mariachi Power | $3.99 | one-time |


### Bricky Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bricky-boy/id1543416883)

Experience a unique blend of brick-breaker and pinball gameplay with a nostalgic 90s handheld console aesthetic. Enjoy challenging boss fights, quests, and a unique power-up system with unlockable skins and semi-randomly generated levels.

**Highlights:** Brick-breaker and pinball genre fusion, 90s handheld console aesthetic, 8-bit soundtrack, Boss fights, Quests, Unique power-up system, Unlockable skins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and simple gameplay
- 🎨 Cute retro-style graphics
- 🎶 Enjoyable chiptune music
- 🔓 Option to remove ads for free
- 🕹️ Nostalgic pinball/brick-breaking experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of difficulty progression
- 🔁 Repetitive boss battles
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🛑 Unresponsive controls at times
- 🔌 Ads disrupt gameplay flow

**Reported bugs**

- Left flipper occasionally unresponsive
- Game crashes when reaching certain levels
- Ads sometimes fail to load properly

**Requested features**

- Add more boss/enemy variety
- Implement a save/checkpoint system
- Provide more customization options
- Introduce new game modes or minigames
- Allow players to fully disable ads (paid)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dashing Mariachis free?

Dashing Mariachis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bricky Boy free?

Bricky Boy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dashing Mariachis or Bricky Boy?

Bricky Boy is rated higher. Dashing Mariachis averages 4.0 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Bricky Boy averages 4.7 from 881 ratings.

### Do Dashing Mariachis or Bricky Boy have ads?

Both Dashing Mariachis and Bricky Boy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dashing Mariachis or Bricky Boy?

Dashing Mariachis ships an update monthly, and Bricky Boy every 10 days. Most recently, Dashing Mariachis was updated on November 3, 2026 and Bricky Boy 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.*