# HAMMER'S QUEST vs LevelGame DASH!

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LevelGame DASH! at none against HAMMER'S QUEST's 4. LevelGame DASH! also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). HAMMER'S QUEST's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 75%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HAMMER'S QUEST sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. LevelGame DASH! asks for nothing beyond the download.

LevelGame DASH! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 134 and 191 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 91% of HAMMER'S QUEST's written reviews are positive against 75% of LevelGame DASH!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HAMMER'S QUEST ships an update every 3 months, LevelGame DASH! fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HAMMER'S QUEST | LevelGame DASH! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammers-quest/id888642950/reviews) | **[4.8 (191 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/levelgame-dash/id1485561706/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 134 | **191** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 35 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [takuya ori](https://appshunter.io/developer/449472183) | [project MEARI](https://appshunter.io/developer/507852701) |

## What reviewers say

### HAMMER'S QUEST

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hammers-quest/id888642950)

Embark on an action RPG adventure with a hammer-wielding warrior. Master one-tap controls for strategic combat, including repeat strikes, charged attacks, and guarding. Collect powerful hammers and face the Dark Lord.

**Highlights:** One-tap controls, Repeat Strikes, Charged Attack, Guard ability, Collect strongest hammers, Adventure journey

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DIA 5pcs | $0.99 | one-time |
| DIA 17pcs | $2.99 | one-time |
| DIA 30pcs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited LIFE & Ads Removal | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great time killer
- 👍 Classic retro feel
- 👍 Simple yet challenging
- 👍 Good progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashing since iOS 18
- 🐛 Game crashes frequently
- 🐛 Boring and repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Paid app with banner ads
- 🐛 Short game length

**Reported bugs**

- Constantly crashes since iOS 18 update
- Game crashes a few seconds in
- Double banner ads on a paid app
- Banner ad at the bottom and another above the character
- Birds that let you watch an ad almost always say Gold instead of life

**Requested features**

- Add ads back for bonuses
- Update game for ads to be playable
- Add English setting
- Make game in English
- Lower price for unlimited life or shorten wait time


### LevelGame DASH!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/levelgame-dash/id1485561706)

Embark on an adventure as an adventurer, battling enemies to gain experience, collect items, and upgrade your gear. Unlock new stages and face increasingly formidable foes in this free-to-play game.

**Highlights:** Battle enemies to level up, Acquire and enhance equipment, Unlock new stages, Over 150 original monsters, Simple long-press controls, Customize character appearance

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HAMMER'S QUEST free?

HAMMER'S QUEST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LevelGame DASH! free?

LevelGame DASH! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HAMMER'S QUEST or LevelGame DASH!?

LevelGame DASH! is rated higher. HAMMER'S QUEST averages 4.6 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while LevelGame DASH! averages 4.8 from 191 ratings.

### Do HAMMER'S QUEST or LevelGame DASH! have ads?

Both HAMMER'S QUEST and LevelGame DASH! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, HAMMER'S QUEST or LevelGame DASH!?

HAMMER'S QUEST ships an update every 3 months, and LevelGame DASH! fortnightly. Most recently, HAMMER'S QUEST was updated on September 22, 2026 and LevelGame DASH! on September 21, 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.*