# CookieRun vs Dash Tag

The clearest difference is ads: Dash Tag at none against CookieRun's shown. Dash Tag also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). CookieRun's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (68K vs 4.1K). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CookieRun sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and Dash Tag sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CookieRun holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CookieRun has 68K ratings behind it against 4.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of CookieRun's written reviews are positive against 79% of Dash Tag's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CookieRun | Dash Tag |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (68K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookierun-ovenbreak/id963067330/reviews)** | [4.4 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-tag-fun-endless-runner/id1296413683/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **68K** | 4.1K |
| Positive reviews | 75.9% of reviews | **79.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 3.5 GB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Devsisters](https://appshunter.io/developer/311464410) | [Wildworks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/562980411) |

## What reviewers say

### CookieRun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookierun-ovenbreak/id963067330)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Grossing · Racing, #34 Top Free · Racing, #44 Top Grossing · Adventure, #53 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a thrilling endless running adventure! Jump, slide, and collect your way through vibrant levels, unlocking unique characters and adorable pets. Compete in real-time races and climb leaderboards for exciting rewards.

**Highlights:** Endless side-scroller running levels, Unlockable characters and pets, Real-time online trophy races, Challenging missions and leaderboards, Collect and upgrade over 200 Cookies & Pets, Multiple game modes including Breakout and Champions League

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Royal Membership | $3.49 | per month |
| Special Package D500w | $0.49 | one-time |
| Special Duration Package A1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Package E | $2.99 | one-time |
| Limited Package A | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Package G3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Package Tier 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 오븐패스 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Package B8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Special Package A8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1+1+1 Exclusive Deal 2 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Cookie Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Limited Package G | $9.99 | one-time |
| Rainbow Cube Special Package A | $9.99 | one-time |
| Happy New Year Deal 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Special Package A13000w | $10.90 | one-time |
| Special Package D11 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Special Package A11 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Special Package B11 | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Cute and unique character designs
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals and art style
- 💰 Fair free-to-play model with no pay-to-win
- 🎁 Frequent updates with new content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🕰️ Repetitive gameplay can get boring over time
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with constant deals and offers
- 🔒 Difficulty in obtaining certain rare/legendary characters
- 🤯 Overwhelming number of new cookies and features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes during Trophy Race events
- Inability to load previous combi setups
- Inconsistent drop rates for special items

**Requested features**

- Ability to play with friends in real-time
- More variety in gameplay modes and challenges
- Better balancing between old and new cookies
- Improved combi recommendation system
- Easier way to level up and upgrade cookies


### Dash Tag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-tag-fun-endless-runner/id1296413683)

Embark on an exciting endless running adventure with a variety of pets. Dash, jump, and slide through diverse environments, collecting coins and unlocking upgrades. Complete daily missions and evade capture in this fun-filled pet escape game.

**Highlights:** Collect dozens of unique pets, Play as unlocked pets, Unlock power-ups and costumes, Speed through levels in pet cars, Daily missions, Easy to learn gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Paw Full of Emeralds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Pet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Emeralds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Head Start | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Starter Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cache of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Emeralds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mystery Pet Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Key Ring | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun
- 👍 Cute and creative pet designs
- 🎨 Great graphics and aesthetics
- 🕹️ Smooth gameplay and controls
- 💰 Easy to earn in-game currency

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and crashes
- 🔁 Too many duplicate pet catches
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕹️ Challenging controls and difficulty
- 🔍 Lack of new content and updates

**Reported bugs**

- Pets randomly teleporting or glitching
- Inconsistent performance and lag issues
- Ads not working or causing crashes
- Inability to continue after losing a run
- Pets not appearing in the collection after catching

**Requested features**

- Add more pet species and varieties
- Implement a trading/sharing system
- Introduce multiplayer and social features
- Allow customization of pets and environments
- Improve the reward system for catching pets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CookieRun free?

CookieRun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Dash Tag free?

Dash Tag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CookieRun or Dash Tag?

CookieRun is rated higher. CookieRun averages 4.7 out of 5 from 68K ratings, while Dash Tag averages 4.4 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do CookieRun or Dash Tag have ads?

CookieRun shows ads; Dash Tag does not.

### Which is updated more often, CookieRun or Dash Tag?

CookieRun ships an update monthly, and Dash Tag monthly. Most recently, CookieRun was updated on October 30, 2026 and Dash Tag on October 29, 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.*