Comparison

Agent Dash vs The VideoKid

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

Head to head
About

Agent Dash

Embark on a thrilling spy adventure, dashing and blasting through high-stakes missions. Equip cool gadgets, unlock powerful upgrades, and race through dynamic levels to defeat an evil villain. Enjoy cinematic action with intuitive controls and vibrant visuals.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced action runner gameplay
  • Play as various heroes and villains
  • Equip and upgrade unique gadgets
  • Dynamic levels with traps and surprises
  • Unlockable characters and outfits
  • Offline play available
Features
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Save the world in style. Join over 20 million players in the ultimate spy adventure! Dash, dodge, and blast your way through high-stakes missions in this fast-paced action runner from the creators of Flick Golf, Blocky Football, and Blocky Pirates. Your mission, should you choose to accept it... Play as the daring Agent Dash, Her Majesty the Queen, or a lineup of suave heroes and dastardly villains. Race through secret lairs, volcano bases, and collapsing cities as you take down the evil Dr. Quantumfinger. Gadgets, Explosions, Mayhem. Equip jetpacks, deploy cloaking devices, and even slow down time! Unlock and upgrade your arsenal to survive laser traps, lava pits, and enemy agents. Stylish, Cinematic Action. With slick controls, gorgeous visuals, and audio inspired by classic spy movies, Agent Dash brings blockbuster energy to your fingertips. Why you’ll love it: - Intuitive tap-and-swipe gameplay - Huge cast of characters and outfits - Dynamic levels full of traps and surprises - Upgradeable gadgets and power-ups - Achievements, leaderboards, and endless action Play offline anytime, anywhere “The pinnacle of the genre” – Pocket Gamer “The visuals are incredibly vibrant” – AppSpy “The design is impeccable” – App Advice

About

The VideoKid

Experience a challenging 80s-themed arcade runner where you must survive a dangerous neighborhood, perform tricks, and deliver a video tape to your girlfriend. Dodge obstacles, avoid the police, and master combos in this retro-inspired game.

Highlights
  • Unlockable 80s inspired characters
  • Perform skate tricks and combos
  • Dodge vehicles and avoid police
  • Earn cash for upgrades and powerups
  • Spot classic 80s characters and vehicles
  • Retro 80s aesthetic and soundtrack
Features
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Are you ready for The Videokid challenge? Survive your video round with just one life... and hundreds of ways to die! Reach your girlfriend Jessica and beat the game to be amongst the best of the best! Test your skills to the max with this challenging arcade style skate game set in a retro 80s neighbourhood filled with fun and danger. Avoid being busted by the cops, pull off sick tricks and complete crazy combos; all whilst trying to stay alive just long enough to deliver your pirate video round and get to your girl in time! Skate, hitch and grind your way through hazardous streets; dodging bikes, cars, trucks, trains & more. From arcade style sound effects, to the incredible 8bit inspired soundtrack (written by DJ Savant), you are fully immersed in an oldskool world in this intense and rewarding runner. "What a wonderful game this is - an exacting arcade treat shot through with 80s childhood memories." Christian Donlan, Eurogamer "You’ll find that The VIDEOKID throws in every nostalgic thing you loved about the 80s into an 8-bit fast-paced Paperboy-esque gaming experience. Plug in your walkman and lace up your Reebok Pumps..." Niko & Dawn, Indiewatch "It's like PaperBoy on 80s steroids" MastaCodyD FEATURES: - Unlock & play as some of your favourite 80s inspired characters - Wreak havoc on the wrong side of the law for maximum score - Pull off sick skate tricks & crazy combos - Laugh at endless ways to bail, slam & fail - Earn cash to buy radical upgrades & oldskool powerups - see how many classic 80s characters & vehicles you can spot - Relive your 80s childhood where playability was king - Free to play

Screenshots

Agent Dash4 screens
The VideoKid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Agent Dash at 74% against The VideoKid's 36%. Agent Dash also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3). The VideoKid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Agent Dash sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and The VideoKid sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Agent Dash holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 966 and 776 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Agent Dash's written reviews are positive against 36% of The VideoKid's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Agent Dash ships an update every 5 months, The VideoKid weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Agent Dash versus The VideoKid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAgent DashThe VideoKid
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (966 ratings) — better4.3 (776 ratings)
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews — better36.3% of reviews
Number of ratings966 — better776
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size276 MB170 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFull Fat Productions LtdFGL Indie Showcase

Customer experience

Agent Dash

All ratings966 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative7.0%
Written reviews453 reviews
Positive74.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative18.8%

The VideoKid

All ratings774 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive36.3%
Neutral15.3%
Negative48.4%

User reviews

Agent Dash

From 966 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent graphics and visuals
  • 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
  • 🕹️ Challenging and addictive gameplay
  • 🕹️ Fun and engaging spy/action theme
  • 👍 Great for passing time

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for characters and upgrades
  • 🔍 Difficulty seeing obstacles and diamonds at times
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and lack of level variety
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs

The VideoKid

From 776 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Retro 80s vibe
  • 🎨 Charming pixel art style
  • 🕹️ Challenging and addictive gameplay
  • 🎉 Lots of pop culture references

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially towards the end
  • 🎮 Sensitive and unresponsive controls
  • 🕰️ Slow loading times and crashes
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads

Bugs and requests

Agent Dash

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on loading screen
  • Saved progress and upgrades being lost
  • Unresponsive controls and swipe detection issues
  • Glitches causing the game to freeze or reset

Requested features

5 requests
  • More playable characters and customization options
  • Checkpoint system to avoid restarting from the beginning
  • Ability to earn in-game currency without relying on ads
  • Additional game modes or story elements
  • Improved optimization and stability

The VideoKid

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Invisible obstacles at the end
  • Inability to progress past 90% completion
  • Freezing and crashing on launch

Requested features

4 requests
  • Checkpoint system or more lives
  • Improved controls and responsiveness
  • Syncing across devices
  • More levels and content

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Agent Dash

One-time10
  • Bag of Diamonds$0.99
  • Bag of Microfilms$0.99
  • Starter Pack$3.99
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  • Case of Diamonds$4.99
  • Case of Microfilms$4.99
  • Diamond Doubler$4.99
  • Pile of Diamonds$9.99
  • Pile of Microfilms$9.99
  • Crate of Diamonds$29.99
  • Vault of Diamonds$59.99
3 purchases

The VideoKid

One-time3
  • Purchase 500 coinpack$0.99
  • Remove Adverts$0.99
  • Purchase 1000 coinpack$1.99

Questions

Is Agent Dash free?
Agent Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The VideoKid free?
The VideoKid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Agent Dash or The VideoKid?
Agent Dash is rated higher. Agent Dash averages 4.5 out of 5 from 966 ratings, while The VideoKid averages 4.3 from 776 ratings.
Do Agent Dash or The VideoKid have ads?
Agent Dash shows ads; The VideoKid does not.
Which is updated more often, Agent Dash or The VideoKid?
Agent Dash ships an update every 5 months, and The VideoKid weekly. Most recently, Agent Dash was updated on October 23, 2026 and The VideoKid on October 24, 2026.

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