Desert Quest 2D Endless Runner vs Shortcut Run!
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!
Shortcut Run!
Race against opponents by strategically aiming arrows to jump and run. Reach the finish line before your competitors by mastering the timing of your jumps. Enjoy a fun and engaging running game.
- Strategic arrow aiming for jumps
- Competitive racing against opponents
- Reach the finish line first
- Run at your own pace
- Fun and engaging gameplay
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Aim to target arrow to jump , run against opponents and reach the destination to win the Race. If you are clever enough to aim and target arrow to jump, you can reach to finish line before your competitors. Run at your pace. Download now and have fun
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shortcut Run! at none against Desert Quest 2D Endless Runner's 4. Shortcut Run! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). Desert Quest 2D Endless Runner's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, review sentiment and device support 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. Shortcut Run! asks for nothing beyond the download.
Desert Quest 2D Endless Runner holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | Desert Quest 2D Endless Runner | Shortcut Run! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 272 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fragranze Games Ltd | Essendon Studios |
Customer experience
Desert Quest 2D Endless Runner
Shortcut Run!
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
Shortcut Run!
No in-app purchases
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