DPad Dash vs Synth Sum
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?
Synth Sum
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Jump the spikes. Hit the exact sum. Neon rhythm dash. Grab the numbers that fit. Make the exact sum - or start over. • Tap to jump through spikes, pads, and rings • Hit the exact sum to clear the door • 16 levels across five worlds • Practice with checkpoints • Endless and Daily after you beat Genius • Earn stars for skins - looks only • Game Center leaderboards and achievements No ads. No tracking. No data collected. Jump in. Hit the sum.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Synth Sum at none against DPad Dash's shown. Synth Sum also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). DPad Dash's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. DPad Dash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Synth Sum sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DPad Dash ships an update weekly, Synth Sum daily. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DPad Dash | Synth Sum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eric Ziegler | Matthew Leonard |
In-app purchases
DPad Dash
- Remove Ads/Unlock Themes$0.99
Synth Sum
- Neon Kit$1.99
- Sunset Kit$1.99
- Magenta Kit$1.99
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- Unlock All Worlds$2.99
- All Kits Bundle$4.99
