Comparison

DPad Dash vs Platform Hopper

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Direction matching gameplay
  • Classic mode with fading directions
  • Timed mode for quick challenges
  • Endless mode for casual play
  • Leaderboard integration
  • Three distinct game modes
Features
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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?

About

Platform Hopper

Features
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Get ready to test your reflexes in this simple but addictive arcade challenge. A bright little ball is stuck bouncing from platform to platform, and it’s up to you to guide it safely as the world scrolls by. Each platform you land on is a point earned but miss, and it’s game over. The controls are easy to learn: tap and hold left or right to nudge your ball across the screen, keeping it lined up for the next jump. The further you go, the faster it feels, and the more satisfying it is to keep that streak alive. It’s the kind of game you’ll pick up for a quick round, and suddenly find yourself playing again and again just to beat your best score. Smooth visuals, tight gameplay, and a clean design make it a great little time-killer whenever you need a fun distraction.

Screenshots

DPad Dash4 screens
Platform Hopper2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Platform Hopper at none against DPad Dash's 1. Platform Hopper also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). DPad Dash's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DPad Dash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Platform Hopper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DPad Dash ships an update weekly, Platform Hopper every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DPad Dash versus Platform Hopper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDPad DashPlatform Hopper
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEric ZieglerClaremont Computer Network LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DPad Dash

One-time1
  • Remove Ads/Unlock Themes$0.99
None

Platform Hopper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DPad Dash free?
DPad Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Platform Hopper free?
Platform Hopper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DPad Dash or Platform Hopper have ads?
DPad Dash shows ads; Platform Hopper does not.
Which is updated more often, DPad Dash or Platform Hopper?
DPad Dash ships an update weekly, and Platform Hopper every 3 days. Most recently, DPad Dash was updated on September 28, 2026 and Platform Hopper on September 20, 2026.

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