# PENG!uin vs Oceanic Dash

PENG!uin and Oceanic Dash both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Oceanic Dash's written reviews are positive against 60% of PENG!uin's. Oceanic Dash also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). PENG!uin's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PENG!uin sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Oceanic Dash asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PENG!uin against 5.0 for Oceanic Dash. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of PENG!uin's written reviews are positive against 100% of Oceanic Dash's.

PENG!uin ships an update every 2 months, Oceanic Dash every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PENG!uin | Oceanic Dash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin/id859097653/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oceanic-dash/id1517550705/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 157 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oliver Zimmermann](https://appshunter.io/developer/859097656) | [Zen Pixel Studios Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101024324) |

## What reviewers say

### PENG!uin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin/id859097653)

Guide a lost penguin through an icy Arctic adventure. Sprint, jump, and slide to avoid obstacles and use fish to stun polar bears. Unlock progression rewards and build a gallery of charming images.

**Highlights:** Endless running gameplay, Jumping and sliding mechanics, Collect fish to stun enemies, Unlock progression rewards, Build a gallery of images, Arctic-themed adventure

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything + Ad Removal | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5-Coins-Pack | $3.99 | one-time |


### Oceanic Dash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oceanic-dash/id1517550705)

Test your reflexes in this fast-paced arcade game where you collect coins and dodge sharks. Navigate the ocean depths, avoid obstacles, and see how long you can survive before becoming shark food. It's an addictive challenge for quick gaming sessions.

**Highlights:** Collect coins, Dodge sharks, Tap or drag controls, Fast-paced gameplay, Avoid obstacles

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PENG!uin free?

PENG!uin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Oceanic Dash free?

Oceanic Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PENG!uin or Oceanic Dash?

PENG!uin and Oceanic Dash are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do PENG!uin or Oceanic Dash have ads?

Oceanic Dash shows ads; PENG!uin does not.

### Which is updated more often, PENG!uin or Oceanic Dash?

PENG!uin ships an update every 2 months, and Oceanic Dash every 8 months. Most recently, PENG!uin was updated on October 12, 2026 and Oceanic Dash on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
