Comparison

SHREDD vs Goober Dash

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

Head to head
About

SHREDD

Navigate a challenging obstacle course by controlling a shape that can split into two. Dodge spikes and other hazards by scraping the sides, hovering, or squeezing through tight gaps at the last moment.

Highlights
  • Ambidextrous gameplay
  • Split-in-two mechanic
  • Spike avoidance challenges
  • Scrape, hover, and squeeze maneuvers
  • Fast-paced action
Features
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The original ambidextrous dodge'm up! AVOID THE SPIKES! Scrape along the sides, hover through the middle, or squeeze by at the last millisecond by splitting in two :o

About

Goober Dash

Compete in thrilling multiplayer races against up to 31 other players. Navigate challenging courses filled with obstacles and discover hidden shortcuts to reach the finish line first. Customize your character and even create and share your own levels.

Highlights
  • 32-player multiplayer battles
  • Hundreds of hand-crafted courses
  • Dash ability for maneuvering
  • Customizable characters
  • Level Creator for custom courses
  • Seasonal leaderboards
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Welcome to Goober Dash, an adrenaline pumping Race Royale, pitting 32 players against each other on hundreds of hand-crafted courses full of hazards to avoid and shortcuts to discover! Play as adorable, customizable characters known as Goobers and run, jump & dash your way to victory. Use your Dash ability to out-maneuver your opponents, smash through obstacles, or take down rivals in this action-packed race to the finish line! Unleash your creativity with the Level Creator, crafting and sharing your very own custom levels! The top rated, most interesting user levels are certified by the developers, and added to the main game regularly! Climb the global and country-based seasonal leaderboards to prove your dominance in this thrilling, multiplayer sprint to the finish!

Screenshots

SHREDD4 screens
Goober Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Goober Dash at none against SHREDD's shown. Goober Dash also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). SHREDD's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and review sentiment (89% vs 78%). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. SHREDD sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Goober Dash sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SHREDD holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 880 and 320 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of SHREDD's written reviews are positive against 78% of Goober Dash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SHREDD ships an update every 5 months, Goober Dash every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
SHREDD versus Goober Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSHREDDGoober Dash
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (880 ratings) — better4.5 (320 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better78.2% of reviews
Number of ratings880 — better320
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB44 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperChaotic BoxWinterpixel Games Inc

Customer experience

SHREDD

All ratings880 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews343 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative6.1%

Goober Dash

All ratings320 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive78.2%
Neutral9.2%
Negative12.6%

User reviews

SHREDD

From 880 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 🚀 Fast-paced and challenging
  • 💎 Great visuals and themes
  • 🎨 Colorful and vibrant design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 High score not saving properly
  • 🔁 Repetitive music and background
  • 🤯 Extremely difficult and frustrating
  • 💤 Slow start and ramp-up speed

Goober Dash

From 320 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging game
  • 🎨 Unique and creative level editor
  • 🕹️ Simple but addictive gameplay
  • 🕹️ Smooth and responsive controls
  • 🕹️ Multiplayer with other players

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional lag and performance issues
  • 🔑 Frustrating sign-in and account issues
  • 💰 Monetization model could be improved
  • 🎨 Level editor could be more user-friendly
  • 🕹️ Difficulty can be challenging for new players

Bugs and requests

SHREDD

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game crashing or not opening
  • Inconsistent high score tracking
  • Lag or performance issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Difficulty settings or modes
  • Ability to customize blocks and backgrounds
  • Multiplayer or competitive features
  • Save high scores across sessions

Goober Dash

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Issues with screen orientation and controls on mobile
  • Inconsistent qualification and scoring during races
  • Matchmaking and connectivity problems

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more game modes and level variety
  • Improve the level editor with more tools and customization options
  • Implement a ranking system or leagues for competitive play
  • Allow players to change their username
  • Add more customization options for player characters

In-app purchases

3 purchases

SHREDD

One-time3
  • Ad Removal$1.99
  • All Themes Unlock plus Bonus Themes$1.99
  • All Themes Unlock, Bonus Themes, plus Ad Removal$3.99
14 purchases

Goober Dash

One-time14
  • Gems Pack$0.99
  • Goober Dash Deal 1b$0.99
  • Goober Dash Deal 1c$0.99
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  • Gems Pack$1.99
  • Goober Dash Deal 2$1.99
  • Goober Dash Deal 2b$1.99
  • Goober Dash Deal 2c$1.99
  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Gems Pack$4.99
  • Goober Dash Deal 5c$4.99
  • Goober Dash Deal 5d$4.99
  • Gems Pack$14.99
  • Gems Pack$29.99
  • Gems Pack$49.99

Questions

Is SHREDD free?
SHREDD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Goober Dash free?
Goober Dash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SHREDD or Goober Dash?
SHREDD is rated higher. SHREDD averages 4.7 out of 5 from 880 ratings, while Goober Dash averages 4.5 from 320 ratings.
Do SHREDD or Goober Dash have ads?
SHREDD shows ads; Goober Dash does not.
Which is updated more often, SHREDD or Goober Dash?
SHREDD ships an update every 5 months, and Goober Dash every 5 weeks. Most recently, SHREDD was updated on September 28, 2026 and Goober Dash on September 5, 2026.

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