# Monster Dash vs Supermarket Dash

The clearest difference is rating: Supermarket Dash at 5.0 against Monster Dash's 4.4. Supermarket Dash also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and in-app purchases (none vs 19). Monster Dash's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (2.1K vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Monster Dash sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Supermarket Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Supermarket Dash holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Monster Dash has 2.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Monster Dash's written reviews are positive against 100% of Supermarket Dash's.

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, Supermarket Dash every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Monster Dash | Supermarket Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-dash/id370070561/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supermarket-dash/id1511339475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 127 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Halfbrick Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/356994313) | [Stephen Arscott](https://appshunter.io/developer/1245869579) |

## What reviewers say

### Monster Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monster-dash/id370070561)

Embark on an action-packed adventure running and gunning through monster hordes. Master simple controls to blast enemies with powerful weapons across diverse worlds. Discover hidden awards and enjoy uninterrupted gameplay.

**Highlights:** Run and gun gameplay, Powerful weapons, Diverse worlds, Unique enemies, Hidden awards, Simple controls

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Halfbrick+ | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Trial) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount) | $2.99 | per month |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| Halfbrick+ | $29.99 | per year |
| The Mega Magnet | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Ammo Gadget | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Gem Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fruit Ninja Blade | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Bundle 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Bundle 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Apocalypse Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Incredibubble | $3.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Halfbrick+ | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Classic arcade-style visuals
- 💡 Ghostbusters event mashup

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 Overheating issues on older devices
- 💰 Excessive microtransactions and paywalls

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and purchases disappearing after updates
- Game Center integration not working properly
- Spawning enemies too close to the player

**Requested features**

- Bring back the original pixel art style
- Add more unlockable weapons and gadgets
- Implement a classic mode without energy/stamina system


### Supermarket Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supermarket-dash/id1511339475)

Navigate a bustling supermarket, collecting essential items while avoiding obstacles and other shoppers. Master quick taps to jump and grab items, even snatching them from others for bonus points. The challenge intensifies as you play longer, with unique hoarders adding to the fun.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump gameplay, Avoid shoppers and security, Collect essential items, Snatch items for bonus points, Increasing difficulty, Unique hoarder characters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Monster Dash free?

Monster Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Supermarket Dash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Monster Dash or Supermarket Dash?

Supermarket Dash is rated higher. Monster Dash averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Supermarket Dash averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Monster Dash or Supermarket Dash have ads?

Supermarket Dash shows ads; Monster Dash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Monster Dash or Supermarket Dash?

Monster Dash ships an update every 3 weeks, and Supermarket Dash every 2 months. Most recently, Monster Dash was updated on October 29, 2026 and Supermarket Dash on October 29, 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.*