Beaver Jam vs Backyard Dash
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Beaver Jam
Control a beaver in this 2D side-scroller, collecting berries by navigating platforms and avoiding hazards. Enjoy a simple yet engaging gameplay experience.
- 2D side-scrolling gameplay
- Platform navigation
- Berry collection
- Obstacle avoidance
- Character control
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Beaver Jam is a 2D side-scroller in which you control a beaver and collect berries by jumping onto platforms and avoiding obstacles.
Backyard Dash
Dash through procedurally generated backyards, collecting cash while being chased by a relentless lawn mower enthusiast. This fast-paced endless runner offers chaotic fun with a comedic twist, featuring vibrant graphics and an upbeat soundtrack.
- Endless backyard gauntlet with unique layouts
- Collect 3D dollar bills for score and achievements
- Big Larry chase with humorous one-liners
- Bright, exaggerated suburban visual style
- Cartoonish yet detailed graphics
- Upbeat rock music soundtrack
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Genre: Endless Runner / Adventure-Action Game Description: Backyard Dash is a fast-paced, chaotic endless runner that drops you into the heart of suburban mayhem. You’re an energetic boy dashing through never-ending American backyards, vaulting over trampolines, slipping through fences, and dodging clotheslines — all while snatching up realistic 3D cash that’s scattered everywhere. But watch out… Big Larry is on your tail, and he’s not happy. Riding an old, noisy lawn mower souped up with questionable modifications, Big Larry is relentless. He’s loud. He’s fast. And he really doesn’t like people running through his neighborhood. Core Gameplay: Endless Backyard Gauntlet: Run through procedurally generated backyards, each with unique layouts — pools, trampolines, swing sets, grills, fences to vault, and unclipped hedges. Cash Grab: Collect detailed 3D dollar bills, $100 bills, that increase your score and unlock new achievements. Can you become a millionaire? Big Larry Chase: Big Larry isn’t just a threat — he’s the game’s personality. His mower can cut through obstacles, and he’ll shout hilarious one-liners as he gets closer. If he catches you, it’s game over (with a ridiculous mowing-down cutscene). Visual Style: Bright, exaggerated suburban neighborhoods. Cartoonish yet detailed graphics with a splash of realism in the 3D money. Comedic animations and expressive characters. In-App Purchases: Leaf Blower Power-Up: Want a power-up in a game you keep forever? Our $1.99 leaf blower lets you suck cash in from every direction for 15 seconds with a 2-minute cool down time, but you keep it forever! Wallet: Each time Big Larry catches you, he will shake you down for half your cash. If you have your trusty wallet with you, you’ll keep all your earnings! Color Wheel: Don’t like Jack’s color coordination? No problem! With the purchase of the color wheel, you can change his appearance! Savings Account: Are you a big saver? With the purchase of a savings account, you’ll keep all your money from each run with no wallet needed. The twist? You’ll get 3% interest every 24 hours! Ad-Free: Don’t like ads after every game over? Or ads in general? Not a problem with the purchase of Ad-Free! Audio: Rock music upbeat soundtrack that puts you in that endless runner mood! Jack’s phrases will keep you engaged all throughout the game! He will encourage you to keep running with him to collect all the money you can and escape Big Larry! Why It’s Fun: Backyard Dash mixes frantic fun with over-the-top suburban chaos, giving players that classic endless runner adrenaline with a comedic twist. It’s a game of reflexes, laughter, and cold hard (virtual) cash — all while being hunted down by a man and his beloved mower. REMEBER COINS WERE COOL BUT CASH IS KING!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Backyard Dash at every 6 days against Beaver Jam's every 18 months. Beaver Jam's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Beaver Jam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Backyard Dash sells 5 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 — 4.9 for Beaver Jam against 5.0 for Backyard Dash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 8 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Beaver Jam ships an update every 18 months, Backyard Dash every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Beaver Jam | Backyard Dash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (13 ratings) | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 107 MB | 173 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Benjamin Schreiber | John Frith |
Customer experience
Beaver Jam
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In-app purchases
Beaver Jam
- Unlock Full Game$1.99
Backyard Dash
- Wallet$0.99
- Color Wheel$0.99
- Leaf Blower$1.99
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- No Ads$1.99
- Savings Account$4.99
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