# The Quest Keeper vs Dash Quest

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Quest Keeper at every 2 days against Dash Quest's monthly. The Quest Keeper also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Quest Keeper sells 2 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 The Quest Keeper against 4.6 for Dash Quest. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of The Quest Keeper's written reviews are positive against 84% of Dash Quest's.

The Quest Keeper ships an update every 2 days, Dash Quest monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Quest Keeper | Dash Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-quest-keeper/id970721313/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-quest/id973161926/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 80.2% of reviews | **84.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tyson Ibele](https://appshunter.io/developer/460381627) | [Trophy Games Canada Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892108904) |

## What reviewers say

### The Quest Keeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-quest-keeper/id970721313)

Embark on an epic journey as a humble peasant striving to become a mighty dungeon master. Navigate treacherous dungeons filled with deadly traps and enemies to collect valuable coins and artifacts. Enjoy endless replayability with procedurally generated environments and charming boxel graphics.

**Highlights:** 10 unique and challenging quests, Collectible upgrades and items, Randomized, procedurally-generated environments, Game Center leaderboards, Adorable "boxel" graphics, High-quality musical score

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Disable Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and sound design
- 🚀 Challenging but rewarding
- 👍 Customizable character and gear
- 👍 Responsive developer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy controls and movement
- 🔋 Ads can cause lag and performance issues
- 💰 Gear and items are overpriced
- 🐛 Randomized levels can be unfair

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on some devices
- Inability to restore purchases across devices
- Glitches with checkpoint system

**Requested features**

- More quests and levels
- Ability to change character appearance
- Checkpoint system to avoid restarting
- Multiplayer or co-op mode


### 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 The Quest Keeper free?

The Quest Keeper 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, The Quest Keeper or Dash Quest?

Dash Quest is rated higher. The Quest Keeper averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Dash Quest averages 4.6 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do The Quest Keeper or Dash Quest have ads?

Neither The Quest Keeper nor Dash Quest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Quest Keeper or Dash Quest?

The Quest Keeper ships an update every 2 days, and Dash Quest monthly. Most recently, The Quest Keeper was updated on October 15, 2026 and Dash Quest on October 17, 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.*