Comparison

Phrase Quest vs ThumbDash

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

Head to head
About

Phrase Quest

Decode cryptic symbols to reveal hidden messages in this engaging word game. Enjoy flexible gameplay with seamless orientation changes and intelligent word wrapping. A custom keyboard aids in your symbol selection.

Highlights
  • Translate symbols into messages
  • Seamless landscape and portrait rotation
  • Intelligent word wrapping
  • Custom informative keyboard
  • Shake to restart level
Features
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Translate symbols into hidden messages. Embark on a Phrase Quest in Any Orientation! Our Word Game Delights with Seamless Landscape and Portrait Rotations. Intelligent Word Wraps ensure proper word wrapping. A custom informative keyboard is designed to enhance your selection process. If you wish to restart a level when you are part way through working on it, simply shake your phone.

About

ThumbDash

Features
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Welcome to ThumbDash, the ultimate iOS texting speed test designed to push your thumbs to the limit! Whether you want to improve your words per minute, challenge your friends, or just enjoy a satisfying and immersive typing challenge, ThumbDash has you covered. Features: • Ultra-Low Latency Engine: Built natively with Swift and SwiftUI, experience zero lag between your taps and the screen. • On-Device AI Prompts: Never run out of things to type! Our local on-device LLM generates dynamic, endless, and challenging text prompts completely offline. • Advanced Real-Time Analytics: Track your WPM (Words Per Minute), accuracy, and progress over time with detailed, beautiful charts. • Immersive Haptics: Feel every keystroke with premium, custom haptic feedback designed to make typing incredibly satisfying. • Stunning Modern UI: Enjoy a sleek, responsive design with gorgeous aesthetics, dark mode support, and smooth micro-animations. Challenge yourself, improve your accuracy, and prove you're the fastest with ThumbDash. Download now and let your thumbs fly! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Phrase Quest4 screens
ThumbDash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phrase Quest at none against ThumbDash's 2. Phrase Quest also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). ThumbDash's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ThumbDash sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Phrase Quest asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Phrase Quest versus ThumbDash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhrase QuestThumbDash
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB388 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDogfish Technologies, LLCMaker Portal LLC

In-app purchases

None

Phrase Quest

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

ThumbDash

Subscriptions1
  • ThumbDash Supporter$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • ThumbDash Pro$14.99

Questions

Is Phrase Quest free?
Phrase Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThumbDash free?
ThumbDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Phrase Quest or ThumbDash have ads?
Phrase Quest shows ads; ThumbDash does not.

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