PolyDash vs Salvage Protocol
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
PolyDash
Endlessly sprint across a vibrant, low-poly landscape. Swipe to navigate obstacles, collect coins, and chain combos. Upgrade power-ups and unlock new skins in this free-to-play runner.
- One-thumb swipe controls
- Variety of power-ups
- Power-up upgrades and enhancements
- Unlockable runner skins
- Daily missions and achievements
- Ever-shifting biomes
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Sprint across a glowing low-poly sunset that never ends. Swipe to change lanes, jump over spikes, slide under gates and time your way past laser walls ā then chain near-misses and coins into huge combos. ⢠One-thumb controls: swipe up, down, left and right ⢠Power-ups: shield, magnet, 2Ć coins, slow-motion and jetpack ⢠Upgrade your power-ups, then gamble on risky enhancements ⢠Protect Tickets and Success Boosts to beat the odds ⢠Unlock runner skins from Coral to the Cosmic Void ⢠Daily missions, achievements and in-run mini-challenges ⢠Ever-shifting biomes: deserts, snow ridges, neon cities and beyond No timers, no pay walls ā just you, the horizon and one more run. Free to play, with ads.
Salvage Protocol
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Salvage Protocol is a deterministic turn-based tactics game. There is no dice, no hit chance, and no critical rolls ā damage is fixed and every outcome is knowable before you commit. Winning is pure planning, positioning, and reading the enemy. Lose a unit and it's gone for the run. Command a squad of salvaged combat mechs across a 6Ć8 grid. Pick your chassis, spend each unit's move and action, line up attacks, and use once-per-battle special abilities ā dash strikes, shockwave slams, and armor-piercing shots ā to break the enemy formation. FEATURES ⢠Deterministic combat ā no RNG. Damage previews are exact; if you can read the board, you can win. ⢠Four modes ā a 10-level campaign with a mid-boss and a final boss, plus Endless, Daily Challenge, and Puzzle Challenge. ⢠Five distinct mech chassis, each with its own stats and special ability. Build the squad that fits your plan. ⢠Star ratings, achievements, and stat tracking to master every mission. ⢠One-handed portrait play, tuned for quick tactical sessions. ⢠Fully offline. No account, no internet, no servers ā your progress stays on your device. ⢠Accessibility options ā reduced motion, combat speed, colorblind support, and volume controls. Free to play. An optional rewarded ad lets you revive a fallen squad ā it is never required to progress. No dice. No excuses. Just tactics.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Salvage Protocol at none against PolyDash's shown. Salvage Protocol also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). PolyDash's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PolyDash ships an update every 3 days, Salvage Protocol every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PolyDash | Salvage Protocol |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | ā |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days ā better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No ā better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | ā |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | SeungMan Choi | Seonggon Sim |
In-app purchases
PolyDash
No in-app purchases
Salvage Protocol
No in-app purchases
Questions
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