# Dice Mage vs Dash Quest

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dash Quest at monthly against Dice Mage's every 3 months. Dash Quest also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 267). Dice Mage's advantage is iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dice Mage sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Dash Quest sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Dice Mage against 4.6 for Dash Quest. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 267 and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Dice Mage's written reviews are positive against 74% of Dash Quest's.

Dice Mage ships an update every 3 months, Dash Quest monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dice Mage | Dash Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (267 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dice-mage/id970327258/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-quest/id973161926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 267 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.6% of reviews** | 74.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tapinator, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/605667245) | [Trophy Games Canada Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892108904) |

## What reviewers say

### Dice Mage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dice-mage/id970327258)

Engage in spell combat with magical exploding dice in this RPG. Explore randomly generated worlds, battle diverse enemies, and win loot through high-stakes games of chance. Master spells and equip powerful artifacts to defeat evil.

**Highlights:** Magical explosive dice combat, Randomly generated worlds, Diverse enemy classes, High-stakes games of chance for loot, Spellcasting with elemental effects, Extensive equipment combinations

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bag of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Box | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Gem Box | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Gem Box | $19.99 | one-time |
| Giant Gem Box | $49.99 | one-time |
| SO MANY GEMS | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple but engaging mechanics
- 🎨 Charming retro art style
- 💰 No pay-to-win or excessive microtransactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive and short-lived
- 🕹️ Unbalanced difficulty and enemy randomization
- 🔍 Lack of item comparison and inventory management features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Dice remaining on screen after battles
- Platforms too far from boss levels, making them unreachable
- In-app purchases not properly credited

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- More levels, bosses, and enemy variety
- Ability to save progress and resume runs
- Better item management and comparison tools


### Dash Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-quest/id973161926)

Embark on a retro-inspired fantasy adventure combining endless running with RPG elements. Battle enemies, conquer bosses, and customize your hero with extensive gear, spells, and skills. Complete daily challenges and explore a world map for legendary rewards.

**Highlights:** Addictive action RPG gameplay, Daily challenges and rewards, Epic boss battles, Customizable upgrade system, Adventure Mode with World Map, Pets with accessories, Retro-inspired HD graphics

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Gold Pass | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Epic Gift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gold (Medium) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Double XP | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Coin Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |
| DQ Adventurer's Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| DQ Gold (Regular) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer's Pack II | $9.99 | one-time |
| DQ Gold (Large) | $19.99 | one-time |
| Adventurer's Pack III | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Excellent game
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Great retro pixel art style
- 🕰️ Engaging time-killer
- 🔥 One of the best mobile games

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization
- 📱 UI/UX issues on newer devices
- 🕰️ Slow progression and grindy
- 🔍 Missing features/descriptions

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not registering properly
- Inability to exit certain menus
- Chest/revive issues during runs
- Inventory filling up with junk
- Crashes and freezes on longer runs

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and bosses
- Improve inventory management
- Implement cloud save/sync
- Add more customization options
- Enhance the daily dungeon mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dice Mage free?

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

### Is Dash Quest free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dice Mage or Dash Quest?

Dash Quest is rated higher. Dice Mage averages 4.5 out of 5 from 267 ratings, while Dash Quest averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Dice Mage or Dash Quest have ads?

Neither Dice Mage nor Dash Quest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dice Mage or Dash Quest?

Dice Mage ships an update every 3 months, and Dash Quest monthly. Most recently, Dice Mage was updated on September 30, 2026 and Dash Quest on October 11, 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.*