Comparison

Sugarplum Dash vs InsectoBlast

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

Head to head
About

Sugarplum Dash

Embark on a festive rhythm-based adventure through a holiday world. Collect musical notes by tapping in time with the music, utilize power-ups, and dash through enchanting levels. Enjoy simple controls and charming visuals.

Highlights
  • Rhythm-based running gameplay
  • Power-up selection
  • One-touch controls
  • Short, replayable levels
  • Offline play
  • Festive art and music
Currently charting
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Explore a cozy holiday world inspired by The Nutcracker. Collect musical notes in time with the Sugar Plum Fairy, choose powers, wear fun hats, and dash through magical levels in this unique rhythm platformer. Enjoy simple one touch controls, short replayable stages, and charming festive art and music. โ€ข Rhythm based running โ€ข Choose power-ups โ€ข All hats available from the start โ€ข Short replayable levels โ€ข One touch controls โ€ข Play offline โ€ข No in-app purchases or data collected

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InsectoBlast

Features
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Your screen is under attack! Swarms of pests have invaded your phone, and only you can stop them. Tap, smash and splat every bug before they escape! InsectoBlast is a fast-paced bug smasher game that puts your reflexes and precision to the test. Squash mosquitoes, swat flies, crush roaches and discover even more creepy creatures across 30 increasingly challenging levels. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: - ZERO ADS: no banners, no pop-ups, no interruptions, ever - ZERO TRACKING: your data stays on your device, nothing is collected - 30 levels of pure bug-smashing madness - 10 insect types with unique behaviors and surprises - Achievement system to unlock as you progress - Vibrant visuals and satisfying splat effects - Customizable sound and vibration GAMEPLAY: Tap fast, aim true! Each level introduces new challenges: faster pests, tougher bugs, and strategic priorities. Hunt high-value insects first to maximize your score. Easy to pick up, impossible to put down. CAN YOU HANDLE IT? Will you become the ultimate Exterminator Master? How fast can you react to lightning-speed dragonflies? What's hiding in the deeper levels? THE PERFECT CASUAL GAME Whether you have 2 minutes or 2 hours, InsectoBlast delivers instant fun. No pressure, no microtransactions, no nonsense, just pure bug-smashing action.

Screenshots

Sugarplum Dash4 screens
InsectoBlast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: InsectoBlast at every 2 months against Sugarplum Dash's every 158 months. Sugarplum Dash's advantage is chart position (#134 vs unranked) and price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Sugarplum Dash costs $1.99 and InsectoBlast $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sugarplum Dash ships an update every 158 months, InsectoBlast every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 6 level
Sugarplum Dash versus InsectoBlast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSugarplum DashInsectoBlast
Price$1.99 โ€” better$3.99
Positive reviews100.0% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 158 monthsEvery 2 months โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidโ€”
Best chart rank#134 โ€” betterโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size144 MB46 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperRobert KabweLucainson Raymond

In-app purchases

None

Sugarplum Dash

No in-app purchases

None

InsectoBlast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sugarplum Dash free?
Sugarplum Dash costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is InsectoBlast free?
InsectoBlast costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sugarplum Dash or InsectoBlast have ads?
Neither Sugarplum Dash nor InsectoBlast shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sugarplum Dash or InsectoBlast?
Sugarplum Dash ships an update every 158 months, and InsectoBlast every 2 months. Most recently, Sugarplum Dash was updated on November 10, 2026 and InsectoBlast on November 10, 2026.

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