Comparison

Gap Dash vs Haunted Grove Defense

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

Head to head
About

Gap Dash

Features
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Gap Dash is a car runner game: drive, jump gaps, dodge obstacles, and unlock cars across themed levels. Simple to play, hard to put down. WHAT YOU DO • Drive your car and time your jumps to clear gaps and avoid obstacles. • Unlock new cars and customise them in the garage. • Progress through country-themed levels with checkpoints and revives. • Collect gems, manage energy, and push your run as far as you can. LEADERBOARDS & RANKING • Compete in Dash League: see your rank, compare your score (distance) with other players, and climb the tiers from Beginner to Master. • View Your League, Friends, All Time, and This Year rankings to see how you stack up. ACHIEVEMENTS & REWARDS • Unlock achievements by playing games, logging in day after day, and reaching new levels. • Earn stars and claim gem rewards as you hit each milestone. • Track your progress and stay motivated with clear goals and rewards. MORE REASONS TO PLAY • Clear, responsive controls — tap to jump, focus on timing and reflexes. • Themed levels — different looks and vibes as you advance. • Checkpoints & revives — one mistake doesn’t mean starting from zero. • Quick sessions — perfect for short plays or longer runs. Whether you want a few minutes of fun or a longer challenge, Gap Dash keeps the run exciting. Download now and see how far you can go.

About

Haunted Grove Defense

Defend your home in this 2D cartoon tower defense game. Strategically draw and place diverse items to repel waves of enemies. Win by eliminating foes outside your house, or lose if they reach your bed.

Highlights
  • 2D cartoon graphics
  • Tower defense gameplay
  • Item drawing and placement
  • Diverse items
  • Random levels
  • Offensive and defensive strategies
Features
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You enter a mysterious forest… only to find it haunted. Don’t be afraid—your wits and strategy can keep you alive! "Haunted Grove" is a 2D cartoon casual game. The game type is tower defense. Players draw items and place them at designated locations to achieve offensive and defensive effects. The game levels are random and the items are diverse. If you eliminate the enemies outside the house, you will win the game; if the enemies scratch you off the bed, you will lose the game.

Screenshots

Gap Dash4 screens
Haunted Grove Defense3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Haunted Grove Defense at none against Gap Dash's 4. Haunted Grove Defense also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs monthly). Gap Dash's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Gap Dash sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Haunted Grove Defense asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gap Dash ships an update monthly, Haunted Grove Defense every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Gap Dash versus Haunted Grove Defense: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGap DashHaunted Grove Defense
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—43.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size262 MB145 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperLars SorhusBeijing Mihuan Games Technology Co., Ltd

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Gap Dash

One-time4
  • Micro Pack$0.99
  • Bumper Pack$2.95
  • Pro Pack$6.49
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  • Enduro Pack$12.95
None

Haunted Grove Defense

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gap Dash free?
Gap Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Haunted Grove Defense free?
Haunted Grove Defense is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gap Dash or Haunted Grove Defense have ads?
Haunted Grove Defense shows ads; Gap Dash does not.
Which is updated more often, Gap Dash or Haunted Grove Defense?
Gap Dash ships an update monthly, and Haunted Grove Defense every 8 days. Most recently, Gap Dash was updated on October 21, 2026 and Haunted Grove Defense on October 14, 2026.

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