Comparison

Battle Run vs Goober Dash

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

Head to head
About

Battle Run

Experience an adrenaline-pumping multiplayer racing game where you outrun opponents through treacherous obstacle courses. Collect unique runners with special skills, battle with explosive items, and race to the finish line in vibrant worlds. Compete against friends or players worldwide in fast-paced, real-time action.

Highlights
  • Real-time multiplayer races
  • Unique runners with special skills
  • Over 500,000 unique stages
  • 20+ unique items, weapons, and power-ups
  • Collect and upgrade runners
  • Progress through a battle track for rewards
Features
Currently charting
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Ready, set, RUN! Welcome to Battle Run! The adrenaline-pumping party racing game loved by millions of fans is back! From the studio behind Tap Titans 2 and the popular Beat The Boss franchise, comes the return of long-awaited and fan-favourite real-time running multiplayer game - Battle Run! Escape wicked rockets, evade spinning axes, and navigate past sneaky hazards - it's the ultimate race to the finish line! Party up and play with your friends in an action packed race and charge into first place! Become a racing legend as you outrun your opponents and compete in real-time multiplayer battles! With runner’s like Ryder and his volcanic rain, Dust’s high-speed skateboard, and Macie’s explosive leap, it’s an attack blitz waiting to happen! Revamped with all-new Runners, explosive items, and racing across vibrant worlds, this is Battle Run like never before. WITH BATTLE RUN YOU CAN: RACE to the finish line in a free to play real-time action packed running multiplayer mobile game. RECRUIT a roster of many powerful and speedy runners, each with an unique skill in their arsenal. PLAY over 500,000 uniquely crafted stages and platform combinations so no race is ever the same! BATTLE it out across different stages with 20+ unique items, weapons, skills , and power-ups. COMPETE in real-time fast paced races against up to four friends or players across the world. COLLECT exclusive diamonds and gold coins in game for the ability to upgrade your runners. EARN seasonal and weekly battle points from competing in quests as you complete the Battle Track. PROGRESS down the battle track to unlock new runners, character skins, and earn more rewards! So put on your sneakers and get ready to run! TALK TO US: Facebook: facebook.com/BattleRunGame Instagram: instagram.com/battlerunofficial/ Tiktok: tiktok.com/@battlerunofficial Reddit: reddit.com/r/BattleRun Discord: discord.gg/GJ9EevYx3P Twitter: twitter.com/gamehive Blog: gamehive.com/blog Youtube: youtube.com/user/GameHiveGames Terms & Privacy gamehive.com/tos gamehive.com/privacy Battle Run was made possible through assistance, and collaboration, with Ontario Creates.

About

Goober Dash

Compete in thrilling multiplayer races against up to 31 other players. Navigate challenging courses filled with obstacles and discover hidden shortcuts to reach the finish line first. Customize your character and even create and share your own levels.

Highlights
  • 32-player multiplayer battles
  • Hundreds of hand-crafted courses
  • Dash ability for maneuvering
  • Customizable characters
  • Level Creator for custom courses
  • Seasonal leaderboards
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Welcome to Goober Dash, an adrenaline pumping Race Royale, pitting 32 players against each other on hundreds of hand-crafted courses full of hazards to avoid and shortcuts to discover! Play as adorable, customizable characters known as Goobers and run, jump & dash your way to victory. Use your Dash ability to out-maneuver your opponents, smash through obstacles, or take down rivals in this action-packed race to the finish line! Unleash your creativity with the Level Creator, crafting and sharing your very own custom levels! The top rated, most interesting user levels are certified by the developers, and added to the main game regularly! Climb the global and country-based seasonal leaderboards to prove your dominance in this thrilling, multiplayer sprint to the finish!

Screenshots

Battle Run4 screens
Goober Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Goober Dash at none against Battle Run's shown. Goober Dash also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 54%) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Battle Run's advantage is chart position (#197 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Battle Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Goober Dash sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Goober Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 798 and 323 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Battle Run's written reviews are positive against 77% of Goober Dash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Battle Run ships an update monthly, Goober Dash every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Battle Run versus Goober Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBattle RunGoober Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (798 ratings)4.5 (323 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.1% of reviews77.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings798 — better323
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#197 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size465 MB45 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperGame Hive Corp.Winterpixel Games Inc

Customer experience

Battle Run

All ratings796 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral6.4%
Negative12.8%
Written reviews305 reviews
Positive54.1%
Neutral19.0%
Negative26.9%

Goober Dash

All ratings322 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral3.1%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews88 reviews
Positive77.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative13.6%

User reviews

Battle Run

From 798 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun gameplay
  • 👍 Nostalgic experience
  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Potential for updates

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Lacking features from old version
  • 🔍 Unbalanced character abilities
  • 🔍 Repetitive gameplay
  • 🔍 Monetization concerns

Goober Dash

From 323 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging game
  • 🎨 Unique and creative level editor
  • 🕹️ Simple but addictive gameplay
  • 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
  • 🕹️ Multiplayer with other players

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional lag and performance issues
  • 🔑 Frustrating sign-in and account issues
  • 💰 Monetization model could be improved
  • 🎨 Level editor could be more user-friendly
  • 🕹️ Difficulty can be challenging for new players

Bugs and requests

Battle Run

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes and connection issues
  • Continued progress not saved

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bring back old characters and pets
  • More customization options
  • Improved matchmaking
  • Additional game modes

Goober Dash

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Issues with screen orientation and controls on mobile
  • Inconsistent qualification and scoring during races
  • Matchmaking and connectivity problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more game modes and level variety
  • Improve the level editor with more tools and customization options
  • Implement a ranking system or leagues for competitive play
  • Allow players to change their username
  • Add more customization options for player characters

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Battle Run

One-time10
  • Diamond Pack 1$1.99
  • Special Bundle$1.99
  • Starter Bundle$3.99
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  • Diamond Pack 2$4.99
  • Diamond Pack 3$9.99
  • Special Bundle$19.99
  • Diamond Pack 4$24.99
  • Diamond Pack 5$49.99
  • Special Bundle$49.99
  • Diamond Pack 6$99.99
14 purchases

Goober Dash

One-time14
  • Gems Pack$0.99
  • Goober Dash Deal 1b$0.99
  • Goober Dash Deal 1c$0.99
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  • Gems Pack$1.99
  • Goober Dash Deal 2$1.99
  • Goober Dash Deal 2b$1.99
  • Goober Dash Deal 2c$1.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Gems Pack$4.99
  • Goober Dash Deal 5c$4.99
  • Goober Dash Deal 5d$4.99
  • Gems Pack$14.99
  • Gems Pack$29.99
  • Gems Pack$49.99

Questions

Is Battle Run free?
Battle Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Goober Dash free?
Goober Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Battle Run or Goober Dash?
Goober Dash is rated higher. Battle Run averages 4.3 out of 5 from 798 ratings, while Goober Dash averages 4.5 from 323 ratings.
Do Battle Run or Goober Dash have ads?
Battle Run shows ads; Goober Dash does not.
Which is updated more often, Battle Run or Goober Dash?
Battle Run ships an update monthly, and Goober Dash every 6 weeks. Most recently, Battle Run was updated on October 25, 2026 and Goober Dash on October 24, 2026.

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