Comparison

Color Dash vs Cooking Run

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

Head to head
About

Color Dash

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In the once-vibrant realm of Chromatica, an evil sorcerer has drained all colour, leaving the land desolate and grey. Enter Chroma, a courageous hero with the unique ability to change colours. Gameplay Features: - Colour Matching: Collect vibrant orbs to change Chroma's colour, allowing passage through corresponding obstacles. - Dynamic Obstacles: Navigate procedurally generated barriers and moving platforms, ensuring a fresh challenge with each playthrough. - Power-Ups: Utilize invincibility and slow-motion boosts to enhance survivability and achieve higher scores. As Chroma perseveres, Chromatica gradually regains its splendour, showcasing the triumph of bravery and determination over darkness. Developed by Project Pixel, a student-led charity from the University of Sheffield, Color Dash reflects our commitment to creating immersive 2D games for charitable causes. All proceeds support various charitable initiatives, embodying our 100% donation policy. Join Chroma on this noble adventure, experience dynamic gameplay, and contribute to a greater cause.

About

Cooking Run

Become a master chef in this fast-paced cooking game. Prepare delicious meals from around the world, serve hungry customers on time, and upgrade your kitchen to become the top chef. Enjoy hundreds of challenging levels and daily rewards.

Highlights
  • Time-management gameplay
  • Variety of cuisines and dishes
  • Hundreds of challenging levels
  • Kitchen upgrades and decor
  • Daily rewards and events
  • Offline play supported
Features
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Welcome to Cooking Run – The Ultimate Time Management Cooking Game Get ready to become a master chef in Cooking Run, a fast-paced, addictive, and fun cooking game that tests your skills and timing. Cook delicious meals, serve hungry customers, and upgrade your kitchen to become the top chef in town. Cook, serve, and repeat Jump into the kitchen and start cooking everything from burgers and pizzas to sushi and desserts. Prepare meals quickly, serve customers on time, and earn tips to upgrade your kitchen appliances. Hundreds of tasty dishes Explore a variety of cuisines from around the world. Unlock exciting restaurants with unique themes and menus including street food stalls, fine dining kitchens, bakeries, cafes, and more. Challenging levels With hundreds of levels and increasing difficulty, every shift is a new challenge. Can you handle the rush hour and serve all customers before time runs out? Upgrade everything Improve your kitchen with faster stoves, bigger serving trays, and stylish decor to make your restaurant more efficient and attractive. Daily rewards and events Log in daily for exciting rewards. Take part in special events and time-limited challenges to earn exclusive boosts and prizes. Easy to play, hard to master Tap to cook and serve – it’s simple to start, but timing and multitasking are key to mastering the game. Great for all ages Cooking Run is fun, relaxing, and rewarding – perfect for both quick sessions and long gameplay marathons. Why you will love Cooking Run: Exciting time-management gameplay Wide variety of cuisines and dishes Beautifully designed kitchens and restaurants Offline play supported Free to play with optional in-app purchases Are you ready for the kitchen challenge? Download Cooking Run and start your delicious journey today.

Screenshots

Color Dash4 screens
Cooking Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Color Dash at none against Cooking Run's 34. Color Dash also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Cooking Run sells 34 one-off in-app purchases. Color Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Color Dash versus Cooking Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterColor DashCooking Run
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (9 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequency—Every 6 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB333 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe University of SheffieldOver The Moon Game Studios LLP

In-app purchases

None

Color Dash

No in-app purchases

34 purchases

Cooking Run

One-time34
  • Special Event 3$1.99
  • Special Event 1$1.99
  • Endless Bonus Offer 2$1.99
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  • Endless Bonus Offer 1$2.99
  • Scooter Endless Offer 1$2.99
  • Gems Pack 1$2.99
  • Special Offer 2$3.99
  • Scooter Endless Offer 2$3.99
  • Coins Pack 1$3.99
  • No Ads Simpler Offer$4.99
  • Special Offer 1$4.99
  • Bundle 1$6.99
  • Special Offer 3$6.99
  • Gems Pack 2$6.99
  • Scooter Endless Offer 5$7.99
  • Coins Pack 2$7.99
  • Scooter Endless Offer 6$9.99
  • Scooter Endless Offer 8$9.99
  • Scooter Endless Offer 9$11.99
  • Scooter Endless Offer 10$11.99
  • Bundle 2$12.99
  • Gems Pack 3$12.99
  • Scooter Endless Offer 11$13.99
  • Scooter Endless Offer 12$13.99
  • Gold Pass$14.99
  • Scooter Endless Offer 13$14.99
  • Scooter Endless Offer 14$17.99
  • Super Gold Pass$19.99
  • Scooter Endless Offer 15$19.99
  • Gems Pack 4$19.99
  • Bundle 3$29.99
  • Gems Pack 5$39.99
  • Gems Pack 6$59.99
  • Bundle 4$89.99

Questions

Is Color Dash free?
Color Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cooking Run free?
Cooking Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Color Dash or Cooking Run have ads?
Cooking Run shows ads; Color Dash does not.

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