Number Blocks vs Dash Run
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Number Blocks
Control a character that grows in value by collecting blocks. Slide to dodge obstacles that reduce your number and aim to finish the race with the highest possible value.
- Slide to control character
- Collect number blocks
- Dodge shrinking obstacles
- Grow your number value
- Finish race with largest value
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Grow Your Number Blocks: Slide left and right to Control your character. Dodge obstacles that can shrink your number and strive to finish the race with the largest value!
Dash Run
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How does Dash Run enhance neuromotor reaction? Shifting gravity is the pinnacle of adaptability training. Dash Run uses rhythmic patterns to sync brain hemispheres and improve motor integration. Cognitive benefits? Precise timing reduces reaction latency by 40ms. Train your brain to operate at peak performance. "Physics engines force the brain to update movement models, preventing decline," - Neuropsychologist. Precision: Hone micro-movements. Focus: Ignore false targets. Creative: Built-in level editor.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dash Run at daily against Number Blocks's every 2 months. Number Blocks's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Number Blocks sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Dash Run sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Number Blocks ships an update every 2 months, Dash Run daily. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Number Blocks | Dash Run |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (654 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 654 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 236 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 8GREAT GAMES, LLC | Kidga |
In-app purchases
Number Blocks
- Gems Pack for Number Blocks$3.99
- Combo Pack For Number Blocks$4.99
Dash Run
- 10 checkpoints$0.99
- 100 coins$0.99
- 250 coins$2.49
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- 25 checkpoints$2.49
- 600 coins$4.49
- 60 checkpoints$5.49
- Remove Ads$9.99
- 2000 coins$10.99
- 200 checkpoints$13.99
- No Ads and 1000 coins$16.99
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