Comparison

Dashy Smash vs Dragon Survival

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

Head to head
About

Dashy Smash

Pilot a jetpack through a magical world, smashing obstacles and collecting treasures. Unlock new characters and upgrades with collected coins, and customize your playstyle. Compete with others globally in daily quests and leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Jetpack flight
  • Environment destruction
  • Treasure collection
  • Character unlocks
  • Customizable playstyle
  • Daily quests
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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In this action-packed adventure, you play as a character equipped with a jetpack, soaring through a magical world filled with treasures to collect. One of the unique features of this game is the ability to destroy the environment around you – use powerful busts and various power-ups to smash through obstacles and clear a path to your goals. As you collect coins, you can use them to unlock unique characters and upgrades. With endless customization options available, such as the spider catcher and the gravity pull, you can tailor the game to your playstyle. In addition to the main campaign mode, the game also features daily quests and leaderboards, allowing you to compete with players from around the world for high scores. With its fast-paced gameplay, charming pixel art graphics, and simple controls, this mobile game is sure to keep you coming back for more.

About

Dragon Survival

Defend your village from monster attacks using legendary dragons. Combine infinite skills and dragon abilities to become the last survivor. Evade enemies with a dash function and face over 50 unique bosses.

Highlights
  • Infinite skill combinations
  • 24 types of dragon skills
  • Dash function for survival
  • Over 50 unique bosses
  • Weapon performance enhancement
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The peaceful Dragon Village has been attacked by monsters! You must protect the village with the legendary dragons! You will be a victorious survivor! [Game Features] ▶ Infinite skill combinations that enhance weapon performance! ▶ More colorful action play with 24 types of dragon skills! ▶ Maximize your chances of survival by using the dash function! ▶ Over 50 unique bosses with fun patterns!

Screenshots

Dashy Smash3 screens
Dragon Survival4 screens

Verdict

The call

Dashy Smash and Dragon Survival both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Dashy Smash's written reviews are positive against 62% of Dragon Survival's. Dashy Smash also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Dragon Survival's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and ratings volume (360 vs 58). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Dashy Smash sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Dragon Survival sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Dashy Smash against 4.7 for Dragon Survival. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dragon Survival has 360 ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Dashy Smash's written reviews are positive against 62% of Dragon Survival's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dashy Smash ships an update monthly, Dragon Survival every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dashy Smash versus Dragon Survival: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDashy SmashDragon Survival
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (58 ratings) — better4.7 (360 ratings)
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews — better61.9% of reviews
Number of ratings58360 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB935 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAnton ChekulaevAlchemistGames

Customer experience

Dashy Smash

All ratings58 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral22.2%
Negative0.0%

Dragon Survival

All ratings357 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.2%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive61.9%
Neutral11.0%
Negative27.1%

Bugs and requests

Dashy Smash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Dragon Survival

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Game stuck on loading screen with network error
  • Update prompt appears but no update available
  • Blue screen appears after using back button
  • Game crashes 1-3 minutes into runs
  • Crashes on iOS 14.3
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  • Failed to load ad message causing game freeze
  • Unlocked skills don't appear on certain stages
  • Game crashes on stage 19 and beyond

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add more dragon characters
  • Controller support (Xbox, etc.)
  • Visible gear/equipment on character model
  • Additional equipment types (pendants, rings)
  • Endless mode or free energy grinding options
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  • Ad-free permanent purchase option
  • Graphics and performance settings
  • Better menu organization and explanations
  • Back to menu button in levels

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dashy Smash

One-time3
  • Small coin pack$1.99
  • Large coin pack$7.99
  • Ultimate coin pack$14.99
10 purchases

Dragon Survival

One-time10
  • Welcome Box 1$1.99
  • Beginner Growth Package$1.99
  • Stage 2 Growth Package$2.99
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  • Welcome Box 2$3.99
  • Special Lv. 1 Support$5.99
  • Permanent Ad Removal$5.99
  • Welcome Box 3$5.99
  • Dragon Pass$6.99
  • Advanced Monthly Plan$9.99
  • Super-Special Lv. 1 Support$17.99

Questions

Is Dashy Smash free?
Dashy Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dragon Survival free?
Dragon Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dashy Smash or Dragon Survival?
Dashy Smash is rated higher. Dashy Smash averages 4.8 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Dragon Survival averages 4.7 from 360 ratings.
Do Dashy Smash or Dragon Survival have ads?
Both Dashy Smash and Dragon Survival show ads.
Which is updated more often, Dashy Smash or Dragon Survival?
Dashy Smash ships an update monthly, and Dragon Survival every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dashy Smash was updated on November 3, 2026 and Dragon Survival on November 3, 2026.

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