# Phrase Quest vs ThumbDash

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, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Phrase Quest against 5.0 for ThumbDash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Phrase Quest | ThumbDash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrase-quest/id6448071602/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbdash-speed-texting-game/id6786884554/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 388 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dogfish Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1197710360) | [Maker Portal LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439459313) |

## What reviewers say

### Phrase Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phrase-quest/id6448071602)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ThumbDash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thumbdash-speed-texting-game/id6786884554)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ThumbDash Supporter | $2.99 | per month |
| ThumbDash Pro | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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.

### Which has better reviews, Phrase Quest or ThumbDash?

Phrase Quest and ThumbDash are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Phrase Quest or ThumbDash have ads?

Phrase Quest shows ads; ThumbDash does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*