# Dash Quest vs RPG Dragon Lapis

The clearest difference is ads: Dash Quest at none against RPG Dragon Lapis's shown. RPG Dragon Lapis's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Dash Quest against 4.7 for RPG Dragon Lapis. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Dash Quest's written reviews are positive against 91% of RPG Dragon Lapis's.

Dash Quest ships an update monthly, RPG Dragon Lapis every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dash Quest | RPG Dragon Lapis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-quest/id973161926/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg-dragon-lapis/id1220239163/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 203 MB | 505 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Trophy Games Canada Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892108904) | [Kotobuki Solution Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/314755636) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### RPG Dragon Lapis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rpg-dragon-lapis/id1220239163)

Embark on a retro-style adventure as a knight destined to save the world from a reawakened dragon. Team up with companions, master jobs, and explore challenging dungeons filled with secrets and enemies.

**Highlights:** Retro RPG gameplay, Intuitive controls, Growth plate system, Job system with abilities, Subquests and extra content, Challenging dungeons, Enemy guide

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100LPP | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600LPP | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ad Eliminator + 600LPP | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1250LPP | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2600LPP | $19.99 | one-time |
| 7000LPP | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🚀 Fun old school RPG
- 👍 Nostalgic feel
- 👍 Interesting characters
- 👍 Funny dialogue

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Confusing growth plate system
- 🐛 Repetitive dungeons
- 🐛 Unbalanced difficulty spikes
- 🐛 Excessive ads after certain point
- 🐛 Slow loading times after ads increase

**Reported bugs**

- Purchased items not reflecting in game
- Crashes after long playtime

**Requested features**

- More variety in enemy designs
- Ability to skip cutscenes
- Clearer explanations for growth plate system
- Option to rearrange party members
- More side quests and exploration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dash Quest free?

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

### Is RPG Dragon Lapis free?

RPG Dragon Lapis is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dash Quest or RPG Dragon Lapis?

RPG Dragon Lapis is rated higher. Dash Quest averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while RPG Dragon Lapis averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Dash Quest or RPG Dragon Lapis have ads?

RPG Dragon Lapis shows ads; Dash Quest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dash Quest or RPG Dragon Lapis?

Dash Quest ships an update monthly, and RPG Dragon Lapis every 2 weeks. Most recently, Dash Quest was updated on October 22, 2026 and RPG Dragon Lapis on October 24, 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.*