# Wild Runners vs Goober Dash

The clearest difference is ads: Goober Dash at none against Wild Runners's shown. Goober Dash also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 58%). Wild Runners's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wild Runners sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Goober Dash sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Wild Runners against 4.5 for Goober Dash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 417 and 323 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Wild Runners's written reviews are positive against 77% of Goober Dash's.

Wild Runners ships an update every 3 weeks, Goober Dash every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wild Runners | Goober Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (417 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-runners-multiplayer-race/id6458486076/reviews)** | [4.5 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goober-dash/id6470684038/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **417** | 323 |
| Positive reviews | 58.5% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 398 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bloop Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224067835) | [Winterpixel Games Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585995082) |

## What reviewers say

### Wild Runners

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wild-runners-multiplayer-race/id6458486076)

Experience thrilling 3D multiplayer races as unique animals through vibrant environments. Utilize power-ups and overcome silly obstacles to collect rewards and climb the ranks. An internet connection is required for this free-to-play online adventure.

**Highlights:** 13 unique animal characters, 24+ power-up cards, Procedural racing with obstacles, 5 wild environments, Star collection for rewards, Trophy road and weekly missions

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP | $14.99 | per month |
| Pack of 30 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| League Offer 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack of 60 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack of 170 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 80 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| League Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack of 360 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| League Offer 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 170 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Wild Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| League Offer 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack of 950 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 360 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
- 🤩 Addictive and engaging
- ✨ Nice feel and look
- 🎨 Good graphics
- 🎵 Great music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Overheats phone
- 💸 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 🤖 Appears to be bot-only multiplayer
- 😴 Repetitive gameplay
- ❌ Ads not skippable

**Reported bugs**

- Phone overheats during gameplay
- Tapping 'X' to skip ads doesn't always register
- Unstoppable ads forced after levels
- Online play is not real multiplayer (bots only)

**Requested features**

- Implement friend system/multiplayer
- Add local communication feature
- Add online versus mode
- Add a cat skin
- Add a giraffe skin


### Goober Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goober-dash/id6470684038)

Compete in thrilling multiplayer races against up to 31 other players. Navigate challenging courses filled with obstacles and discover hidden shortcuts to reach the finish line first. Customize your character and even create and share your own levels.

**Highlights:** 32-player multiplayer battles, Hundreds of hand-crafted courses, Dash ability for maneuvering, Customizable characters, Level Creator for custom courses, Seasonal leaderboards

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 1b | $0.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 1c | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 2b | $1.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 2c | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 5c | $4.99 | one-time |
| Goober Dash Deal 5d | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| Gems Pack | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging game
- 🎨 Unique and creative level editor
- 🕹️ Simple but addictive gameplay
- 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
- 🕹️ Multiplayer with other players

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional lag and performance issues
- 🔑 Frustrating sign-in and account issues
- 💰 Monetization model could be improved
- 🎨 Level editor could be more user-friendly
- 🕹️ Difficulty can be challenging for new players

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Issues with screen orientation and controls on mobile
- Inconsistent qualification and scoring during races
- Matchmaking and connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Add more game modes and level variety
- Improve the level editor with more tools and customization options
- Implement a ranking system or leagues for competitive play
- Allow players to change their username
- Add more customization options for player characters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wild Runners free?

Wild Runners is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Goober Dash free?

Goober Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Wild Runners or Goober Dash?

Wild Runners is rated higher. Wild Runners averages 4.6 out of 5 from 417 ratings, while Goober Dash averages 4.5 from 323 ratings.

### Do Wild Runners or Goober Dash have ads?

Wild Runners shows ads; Goober Dash does not.

### Which is updated more often, Wild Runners or Goober Dash?

Wild Runners ships an update every 3 weeks, and Goober Dash every 6 weeks. Most recently, Wild Runners was updated on November 1, 2026 and Goober Dash on October 24, 2026.

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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.*