Box Cat Bash vs Direction Dash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Smash falling cars
- Tight mobile controls
- Game controller support
- Sequel to a classic
- Arcade gameplay
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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.
Direction Dash
An arcade game where players tap to dash an arrow through obstacles. It features simple controls, challenging gameplay, and a global leaderboard for competitive high scores. Test your reflexes and precision to survive and reach new heights.
- Intuitive tapping controls
- Addictive arcade gameplay
- Global leaderboard competition
- Progress tracking
- Hard mode challenges
- Simple to learn, hard to master
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Direction Dash - Dash & Survive to New Heights! Experience the ultimate arcade challenge in this thrilling arrow dashing game. Dash the arrow by tapping when it's facing the right direction to navigate treacherous obstacles with simple controls. Simple Controls, Endless Fun: Master intuitive controls for seamless dashing action. Easy to Learn, Hard to Master: Test your skills, precision, and reflexes in this addictive arcade adventure. Compete for a High Score: Challenge friends and global players to reach new heights on the leaderboard. Global Leaderboard: Track your progress and compare scores worldwide. Rise through the ranks to become a legendary dasher! Think you're a master? Try hard mode! How far can you go? Download Direction Dash now and find out!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Direction Dash at Free against Box Cat Bash's $0.99. Direction Dash also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Box Cat Bash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On ratings volume, 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
Direction Dash is free to download; Box Cat Bash costs $0.99 up front. Box Cat Bash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Direction Dash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Direction 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.
Box Cat Bash ships an update every 2 days, Direction Dash every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Box Cat Bash | Direction Dash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rusty Moyher | Power-Up Game Studios LLC |
Customer experience
Box Cat Bash
Direction Dash
In-app purchases
Box Cat Bash
- Remove Ads$1.99
Direction Dash
- Remove Ads$1.99
Questions
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