Comparison

Box Cat Bash vs Happy Dash

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

Head to head
About

Box Cat Bash

Control a cat character to smash falling cars before they explode. This sequel to a 2011 hit features simple, tight controls optimized for mobile devices and supports game controllers.

Highlights
  • Smash falling cars
  • Tight mobile controls
  • Game controller support
  • Sequel to a classic
  • Arcade gameplay
Features
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Box Cat returns! Smash cars falling from above before they explode. Simple, tight controls built for your phone. Supports game controllers. Sequel to the 2011 smash hit Box Cat.

About

Happy Dash

Embark on an exhilarating endless arcade journey with a band of characters, navigating challenging obstacles and testing your agility. Swipe to escape enemies, conquer increasingly difficult levels, and utilize fun power-ups. Compete for glory on the leaderboard with cute, unlockable characters.

Highlights
  • Swipe to escape obstacles
  • Challenging, increasingly difficult levels
  • Power-ups for speed and invincibility
  • Leaderboard competition
  • Unlockable skins and characters
  • Endless replayability
Features
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Join the coolest band of characters on an exhilarating journey through challenging obstacles in this fast-paced endless arcade game. Are you ready to test your agility skills and beat the clock? * Swipe to Escape: Use the joystick to guide your character through intricate obstacles. The enemies are always out to get you so you'll need quick reflexes to avoid getting caught! * Challenging Levels: Take on a series of increasingly difficult levels filled with unique challenges and obstacles, from moving walls, traps, and hungry enemies! * Power-Up Fun: Activate lightning-fast speed, invincibility, powerful blasters and many more! * Compete for Glory: Think you're the ultimate maze master? Prove your mastery on the leaderboard! * Cute and Charming: Delight in simple, satisfying graphics. Unlock different skins and characters! * Endless Replayability: Conquer countless levels with your favorite themed characters! Ready to embark on this joyous maze escape? Download Happy Dash now and dive into the fun-filled world of cute characters, challenging obstacles, and fast-paced action! Download Now and Dash to Happiness!

Screenshots

Box Cat Bash4 screens
Happy Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Happy Dash at Free against Box Cat Bash's $0.99. Happy Dash also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Box Cat Bash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On review sentiment, ratings volume 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

Happy Dash is free to download; Box Cat Bash costs $0.99 up front. Box Cat Bash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Happy Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Happy Dash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Box Cat Bash ships an update every 2 days, Happy Dash weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Box Cat Bash versus Happy Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBox Cat BashHappy Dash
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRusty MoyherLumis Entertainment LLC

Customer experience

Box Cat Bash

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Happy Dash

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Box Cat Bash

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Happy Dash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Box Cat Bash free?
Box Cat Bash costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Happy Dash free?
Happy Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Box Cat Bash or Happy Dash?
Happy Dash is rated higher. Box Cat Bash averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Happy Dash averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Box Cat Bash or Happy Dash have ads?
Happy Dash shows ads; Box Cat Bash does not.
Which is updated more often, Box Cat Bash or Happy Dash?
Box Cat Bash ships an update every 2 days, and Happy Dash weekly. Most recently, Box Cat Bash was updated on November 3, 2026 and Happy Dash on November 3, 2026.

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