# Dino Rush vs Apple Knight 2

The clearest difference is price: Apple Knight 2 at Free against Dino Rush's $1.99. Apple Knight 2 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). Dino Rush's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Apple Knight 2 is free to download; Dino Rush costs $1.99 up front. Dino Rush sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Apple Knight 2 sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Apple Knight 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apple Knight 2 has 3.4K ratings behind it against 406, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Dino Rush's written reviews are positive against 89% of Apple Knight 2's.

Dino Rush ships an update every 3 months, Apple Knight 2 every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dino Rush | Apple Knight 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-rush/id396101698/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-knight-2/id6447652073/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 406 | **3.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | **89.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 178 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ponytech Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1783760406) | [Limitless LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472819763) |

## What reviewers say

### Dino Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dino-rush/id396101698)

Embark on a prehistoric adventure as a hungry dinosaur. Tap to jump over obstacles, collect fruit to survive, and use power-ups to gain special abilities. Explore vibrant worlds and compete on leaderboards in this addictive endless runner.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Unlockable characters and themes, Multiple worlds to explore, Power-up shop, Game Center leaderboards, 3 game modes

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4000 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12000 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 14000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 50000 coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 80000 coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fantastic game
- 🎮 Nostalgic and fun
- 🎮 Addictive and engaging
- 🎮 Great for kids and adults
- 🎮 Childhood favorite

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🐛 Disappearing in-app purchases
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🔄 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Controls become unresponsive
- Disappearing in-app purchases
- Graphical glitches and visual bugs

**Requested features**

- New game modes and levels
- More characters and customization options
- Ability to listen to own music
- Achievements and leaderboards
- Optimization for newer devices


### Apple Knight 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-knight-2/id6447652073)

Engage in fast-paced hack-and-slash combat in this action-packed platformer. Explore dungeons, battle enemies with a variety of weapons and abilities, and uncover hidden secrets. Customize your character with unique skins and unlock helpful pets to aid you in your adventures.

**Highlights:** Hack-and-slash combat, Unlockable weapons and skins, Special abilities and pets, Story and Adventure modes, Parrying and dodging mechanics, Hidden secrets in levels

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Zombie | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cursed Knight | $1.99 | one-time |
| Box of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Box of Crowns | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skelly | $2.99 | one-time |
| Knight | $2.99 | one-time |
| Roma Invictus | $3.99 | one-time |
| Redsteel Knight | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elite Ninja | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Crowns | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Skins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Truckload of Coins! | $19.99 | one-time |
| Truckload of Crowns! | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great gameplay
- 🎨 Excellent graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls
- 🕹️ Smooth combat mechanics
- 🕹️ Satisfying parry system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Revive ad not always working
- 🤑 Difficulty of progression without spending money
- 🤔 Removal of some features from the original game (e.g., female character, difficulty modes, endless mode)
- 🔇 Disappointing music compared to the original game
- 🤏 Small UI elements on smaller devices

**Reported bugs**

- Sound and music settings not working properly
- Coin count not displaying correctly after switching items
- Cloud save issues causing loss of progress and coins
- Parry mechanic not registering consistently

**Requested features**

- Bring back the female character option
- Reintroduce difficulty modes and endless mode
- Add a restart button to the menu
- Implement a world map feature
- Introduce class-based gameplay (e.g., knight, mage, archer)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dino Rush free?

Dino Rush costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Apple Knight 2 free?

Apple Knight 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dino Rush or Apple Knight 2?

Apple Knight 2 is rated higher. Dino Rush averages 4.3 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while Apple Knight 2 averages 4.8 from 3.4K ratings.

### Do Dino Rush or Apple Knight 2 have ads?

Apple Knight 2 shows ads; Dino Rush does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dino Rush or Apple Knight 2?

Dino Rush ships an update every 3 months, and Apple Knight 2 every 8 days. Most recently, Dino Rush was updated on September 27, 2026 and Apple Knight 2 on September 27, 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.*