DPad Dash vs Calc Match Puzzle
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DPad Dash
Test your reflexes by tapping the correct direction that matches its word. Choose from Classic, Timed, or Endless modes to challenge yourself and climb the leaderboards.
- Direction matching gameplay
- Classic mode with fading directions
- Timed mode for quick challenges
- Endless mode for casual play
- Leaderboard integration
- Three distinct game modes
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Tap the correct direction that matches the its word. Sounds easy, right? DPad Dash presents you with one direction on each side of the screen, but only one matches its correct side. Smash the DPad to match directions. Three game modes: - Classic: Directions appear and fade over time. Tap the correct direction before it fades away. - Timed: You have 30 seconds to tap as many correct directions as possible. - Endless: Casual fun. No time limits. Match forever! Can you climb the leaderboards and beat your friends?
Calc Match Puzzle
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Put cubes in a box and calculate. Develop your factory!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Calc Match Puzzle at none against DPad Dash's 1. DPad Dash's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. DPad Dash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Calc Match Puzzle asks for nothing beyond the download.
DPad Dash ships an update weekly, Calc Match Puzzle every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DPad Dash | Calc Match Puzzle |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eric Ziegler | TechQiao Inc. |
In-app purchases
DPad Dash
- Remove Ads/Unlock Themes$0.99
Calc Match Puzzle
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is DPad Dash free?
Is Calc Match Puzzle free?
Do DPad Dash or Calc Match Puzzle have ads?
Which is updated more often, DPad Dash or Calc Match Puzzle?
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