# Dash vs Unlock Earth

The clearest difference is rating: Unlock Earth at 5.0 against Dash's 3.4. Unlock Earth also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). Dash's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dash sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Unlock Earth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Unlock Earth holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dash has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dash ships an update every 9 days, Unlock Earth every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dash | Unlock Earth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-widgets-for-strava/id1556281712/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unlock-earth/id6799680337/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 64.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 129 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rui Peres](https://appshunter.io/developer/527897468) | [Eirik Enger Karlsen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799680339) |

## What reviewers say

### Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-widgets-for-strava/id1556281712)

Visualize your fitness data from Strava, Apple Health, or Garmin directly on your Home and Lock Screens. Track various activities and key metrics with customizable widgets. Offers a privacy-first approach, keeping your data on your device.

**Highlights:** Customizable widgets for Home and Lock Screen, Connects to Strava, Apple Health, and Garmin, Tracks running, cycling, swimming, skiing, and more, Displays weekly, monthly, and yearly stats, Monitors mileage, pace, elevation, and heart rate, Privacy-first data handling

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dash Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Dash Pro | $14.99 | per year |
| Dash Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Unlock Earth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unlock-earth/id6799680337)

This app uses your GPS activities to permanently unlock real-world places you've traveled through. Connect your Strava account to automatically track runs, rides, and hikes against official municipality boundaries. Earn achievements and claim World Firsts as you build a personal collection of unlocked locations.

**Highlights:** Connect Strava account, Automatic GPS activity tracking, Unlock real municipality boundaries, Permanent collection of unlocked places, Dozens of achievements, World First claims

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dash free?

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

### Is Unlock Earth free?

Unlock Earth is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Dash or Unlock Earth?

Unlock Earth is rated higher. Dash averages 3.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Unlock Earth averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Dash or Unlock Earth have ads?

Neither Dash nor Unlock Earth shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dash or Unlock Earth?

Dash ships an update every 9 days, and Unlock Earth every 5 days. Most recently, Dash was updated on October 25, 2026 and Unlock Earth on October 24, 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.*