# Dashy Smash vs Dragon Survival

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Dashy Smash | Dragon Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashy-smash/id1607505919/reviews)** | [4.7 (360 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-survival/id6453701946/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **360** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 61.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 935 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Anton Chekulaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1075864119) | [AlchemistGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1547581279) |

## What reviewers say

### Dashy Smash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dashy-smash/id1607505919)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small coin pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Large coin pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate coin pack | $14.99 | one-time |


### Dragon Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dragon-survival/id6453701946)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Box 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Growth Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stage 2 Growth Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Box 2 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Special Lv. 1 Support | $5.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Ad Removal | $5.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Box 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Pass | $6.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Monthly Plan | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super-Special Lv. 1 Support | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging survivor-like gameplay mechanics
- 🐉 Attractive dragon designs and IP integration
- ⏸️ Ability to pause and resume runs seamlessly
- 🎯 Multiple playstyles and build variety
- ⚡ Smooth gameplay rhythm and feel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Predatory monetization and pay-to-win mechanics
- 💸 Excessive grinding required for progression
- 🔒 Overly restrictive tutorial forcing player decisions
- 📱 Frequent crashes on older devices
- 🌐 Network connectivity issues and loading problems

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*