Desert Quest 2D Endless Runner vs Ditchy Cops
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Desert Quest 2D Endless Runner
Embark on an endless desert adventure, jumping across platforms and dodging ancient dangers. Compete with friends on leaderboards in this visually appealing and easy-to-play runner game.
- Endless running gameplay
- Platform jumping mechanics
- Obstacle dodging (snakes, mummies)
- Game Center leaderboards
- Universal app support (iPhone/iPad)
- Gorgeous graphics
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Desert Quest - The Legend Of The Dark Temple introduces you to Arkin... Arkin's quest is to get across the desert by jumping across from platform to platform, whilst dodging dangerous snakes and flying Mummy's who are out to stop Arkin from making it home. Help Arkin by getting across the desert in this addictive runner game! Featuring; ~ Universal App - Compatible with iPhone & iPad! ~ Gorgeous Graphics! ~ Game Center Leaderboard - Beat your friends score and challenge them to beat yours! ~ Easy To Play! ~ Fun For Everyone! What are you waiting for, help Arkin get home!
Ditchy Cops
Experience a fast-paced, addictive endless runner where you evade the police. Dodge through traffic with a variety of cars, and use weapons to clear your path. Challenge friends to beat your high score in this retro-style game.
- Endless runner gameplay
- Police evasion
- Dodge through traffic
- Unlockable weapons
- High score challenges
- Multiple car types
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Have you ever fantasized about running from the cops after you have been pulled over? Well now that fantasy can become a reality without the consequences of course. Ditchy Cops is a simple, fast paced, very addicting endless runner with a retro feel. Dodge through traffic with over ninety different cars. Earn weapons to help you ditch the cops by blasting a hole through that pesky traffic and avoid getting busted. Challenge your friends to try and beat your highest score! WARNING! Evading Police in the real world can be harmful to your future well being.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ditchy Cops at none against Desert Quest 2D Endless Runner's 4. Ditchy Cops also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). Desert Quest 2D Endless Runner's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. Desert Quest 2D Endless Runner sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Ditchy Cops asks for nothing beyond the download.
Desert Quest 2D Endless Runner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ditchy Cops has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Desert Quest 2D Endless Runner ships an update every 7 months, Ditchy Cops every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Desert Quest 2D Endless Runner | Ditchy Cops |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.8 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 182 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Fragranze Games Ltd | Matthew Darke |
Customer experience
Desert Quest 2D Endless Runner
Ditchy Cops
In-app purchases
Desert Quest 2D Endless Runner
- Come Back To Life Once$0.99
- Remove Advertisements$0.99
- Start The Game With 10 Lives!$0.99
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- Come Back To Life 3 Times$1.99
Ditchy Cops
No in-app purchases
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