Comparison

Radical Rappelling vs Dashy Smash

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

Head to head
About

Radical Rappelling

Experience the thrill of rapid rappelling down an endless volcano. Perform death-defying tricks, collect coins, and unlock new gear. Compete with friends in this action-packed adventure.

Highlights
  • Perform heart-stopping tricks and epic maneuvers
  • Unlock new gear and collectibles
  • Use game-changing power-ups
  • Choose between two unique characters
  • Chain tricks to become invincible
  • Compete against friends
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Feel the rush and hold on tight as Radical Rappelling is back! Join Rip and Roxy as you rappel down mountains at breakneck speed using your rapid reflexes. Pull off death-defying tricks by ricocheting between launch pads, riding rainbows and rocketing over obstacles in the most redonkulous adventure ever. Rack up coins and complete rockin’ missions to unlock sweet new gear for Rip and Roxy, the most fearless risk-takers on the planet. It’s random. It’s ridiculous. It’s really, really rad. Play now! KEY FEATURES: ● Raise the bar with a huge range of heart-stopping tricks and epic manoeuvres! ● Uninterrupted gameplay without ads or in-app purchases ● Roll the Randomizer to equip game-changing power-ups like Recoil Boots and Revives! ● Choose your favourite rappeller, Rip or Roxy, each with unique quests and collectibles! ● Chain tricks and maintain momentum to fill the Remix Bar and become invincible! ● Compete against friends to cement your spot as the craziest thrill-seeker on the planet! WHAT'S HALFBRICK+ Halfbrick+ is a mobile games subscription service featuring: ● Exclusive access to the highest-rated games ● No ads or in app purchases ● Brought to you by the makers of Award-winning mobile games ● Regular updates and new games ● Curated by hand - for gamers by gamers! Kick off your Guest Access with 60 minutes of gameplay! If you like what you see, start your One Month free trial and play all our games without ads, in app purchases, and fully unlocked games! Your subscription will auto-renew after 30 days, or save money with an annual membership! If you have any questions, please contact our support team https://support.halfbrick.com **************************************** Terms of Use: https://www.halfbrick.com/subscription-agreement Privacy Policy: https://www.halfbrick.com/halfbrick-plus-privacy-policy

About

Dashy Smash

Pilot a jetpack through a magical world, smashing obstacles and collecting treasures. Unlock new characters and upgrades with collected coins, and customize your playstyle. Compete with others globally in daily quests and leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Jetpack flight
  • Environment destruction
  • Treasure collection
  • Character unlocks
  • Customizable playstyle
  • Daily quests
  • Global leaderboards
Features
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In this action-packed adventure, you play as a character equipped with a jetpack, soaring through a magical world filled with treasures to collect. One of the unique features of this game is the ability to destroy the environment around you – use powerful busts and various power-ups to smash through obstacles and clear a path to your goals. As you collect coins, you can use them to unlock unique characters and upgrades. With endless customization options available, such as the spider catcher and the gravity pull, you can tailor the game to your playstyle. In addition to the main campaign mode, the game also features daily quests and leaderboards, allowing you to compete with players from around the world for high scores. With its fast-paced gameplay, charming pixel art graphics, and simple controls, this mobile game is sure to keep you coming back for more.

Screenshots

Radical Rappelling4 screens
Dashy Smash3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dashy Smash at 4.8 against Radical Rappelling's 3.9. Dashy Smash also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). Radical Rappelling's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (187 vs 58). On price, update cadence, 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. Radical Rappelling sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Dashy Smash sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dashy Smash holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 187 and 58 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Radical Rappelling's written reviews are positive against 78% of Dashy Smash's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Radical Rappelling ships an update every 3 weeks, Dashy Smash monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Radical Rappelling versus Dashy Smash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadical RappellingDashy Smash
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (187 ratings)4.8 (58 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.7% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings187 — better58
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size388 MB75 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperHalfbrickAnton Chekulaev

Customer experience

Radical Rappelling

All ratings187 ratings
Positive69.5%
Neutral5.9%
Negative24.6%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral18.5%
Negative28.8%

Dashy Smash

All ratings58 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral22.2%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Radical Rappelling

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Progress and unlocks being lost after updates
  • Randomizer feature not functioning properly
  • Inconsistent performance across different devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More new content and updates
  • Ability to purchase a one-time unlock instead of subscription
  • Option to disable ads or in-app purchases
  • Improved tutorial and explanations for gameplay mechanics

Dashy Smash

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Radical Rappelling

Subscriptions6
  • Halfbrick+ (Early Adopter)6 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+ (Trial)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+$2.991 Month
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  • Halfbrick+ (Yearly discount)$2.991 Month
  • Halfbrick+3 variants$29.991 Year
  • Halfbrick+1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Halfbrick+$99.99
3 purchases

Dashy Smash

One-time3
  • Small coin pack$1.99
  • Large coin pack$7.99
  • Ultimate coin pack$14.99

Questions

Is Radical Rappelling free?
Radical Rappelling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dashy Smash free?
Dashy Smash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Radical Rappelling or Dashy Smash?
Dashy Smash is rated higher. Radical Rappelling averages 3.9 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Dashy Smash averages 4.8 from 58 ratings.
Do Radical Rappelling or Dashy Smash have ads?
Dashy Smash shows ads; Radical Rappelling does not.
Which is updated more often, Radical Rappelling or Dashy Smash?
Radical Rappelling ships an update every 3 weeks, and Dashy Smash monthly. Most recently, Radical Rappelling was updated on October 26, 2026 and Dashy Smash on October 24, 2026.

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