# Hacker the Beginning vs Dash Heroes

The clearest difference is price: Dash Heroes at Free against Hacker the Beginning's $0.29. Dash Heroes also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Hacker the Beginning's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 39 months). On rating, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Dash Heroes is free to download; Hacker the Beginning costs $0.29 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hacker the Beginning against 5.0 for Dash Heroes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively.

Hacker the Beginning ships an update fortnightly, Dash Heroes every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hacker the Beginning | Dash Heroes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.29 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacker-the-beginning/id1668827917/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-heroes-maze-escape/id6449719084/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 39 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 206 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Furkan Yurtsever](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582355049) | [CHORRUS GAMES S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/955143849) |

## What reviewers say

### Hacker the Beginning

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hacker-the-beginning/id1668827917)

Embark on an adventure filled with mystery and action as you uncover the fragility of the digital world. Crack passwords, infiltrate networks, and make critical choices to fight for justice in this narrative-driven hacker story. Experience over 2 hours of gameplay with stunning comic-style cutscenes.

**Highlights:** 2+ hours of story-driven gameplay, 21 action-packed episodes, Full HD comic-style cutscenes, Immersive narrative experience, Hacker and mystery themes, Infiltration gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dash Heroes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-heroes-maze-escape/id6449719084)

Embark on an epic quest through a vertical labyrinth, gaining the ability to scale walls. Navigate treacherous traps and enemies across 1000 levels, choosing from diverse heroes with unique skills. Compete in races, collect coins, and enjoy multiple game modes, including a level editor.

**Highlights:** Vertical labyrinth exploration, Wall-scaling abilities, 1000 challenging levels, Diverse roster of heroes, Level editor mode, Competitive racing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hacker the Beginning free?

Hacker the Beginning costs $0.29, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dash Heroes free?

Dash Heroes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hacker the Beginning or Dash Heroes?

Hacker the Beginning and Dash Heroes are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Hacker the Beginning or Dash Heroes have ads?

Dash Heroes shows ads; Hacker the Beginning does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hacker the Beginning or Dash Heroes?

Hacker the Beginning ships an update fortnightly, and Dash Heroes every 39 months. Most recently, Hacker the Beginning was updated on September 18, 2026 and Dash Heroes on October 24, 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.*