Direction Dash vs Synth Sum
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Direction Dash
An arcade game where players tap to dash an arrow through obstacles. It features simple controls, challenging gameplay, and a global leaderboard for competitive high scores. Test your reflexes and precision to survive and reach new heights.
- Intuitive tapping controls
- Addictive arcade gameplay
- Global leaderboard competition
- Progress tracking
- Hard mode challenges
- Simple to learn, hard to master
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Direction Dash - Dash & Survive to New Heights! Experience the ultimate arcade challenge in this thrilling arrow dashing game. Dash the arrow by tapping when it's facing the right direction to navigate treacherous obstacles with simple controls. Simple Controls, Endless Fun: Master intuitive controls for seamless dashing action. Easy to Learn, Hard to Master: Test your skills, precision, and reflexes in this addictive arcade adventure. Compete for a High Score: Challenge friends and global players to reach new heights on the leaderboard. Global Leaderboard: Track your progress and compare scores worldwide. Rise through the ranks to become a legendary dasher! Think you're a master? Try hard mode! How far can you go? Download Direction Dash now and find out!
Synth Sum
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Jump the spikes. Hit the exact sum. Neon rhythm dash. Grab the numbers that fit. Make the exact sum - or start over. • Tap to jump through spikes, pads, and rings • Hit the exact sum to clear the door • 16 levels across five worlds • Practice with checkpoints • Endless and Daily after you beat Genius • Earn stars for skins - looks only • Game Center leaderboards and achievements No ads. No tracking. No data collected. Jump in. Hit the sum.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Synth Sum at none against Direction Dash's shown. Synth Sum also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Direction Dash's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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. Direction Dash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Synth Sum sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Direction Dash ships an update every 2 months, Synth Sum daily. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Direction Dash | Synth Sum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Power-Up Game Studios LLC | Matthew Leonard |
In-app purchases
Direction Dash
- Remove Ads$1.99
Synth Sum
- Neon Kit$1.99
- Sunset Kit$1.99
- Magenta Kit$1.99
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- Unlock All Worlds$2.99
- All Kits Bundle$4.99
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