# Dash Quest vs Dice Mage 2

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Dice Mage 2 at 6.0 against Dash Quest's 15.0. 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 Dice Mage 2 sells 5 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 Dice Mage 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 85% positive.

Dash Quest ships an update monthly, Dice Mage 2 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dash Quest | Dice Mage 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-quest/id973161926/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dice-mage-2/id1231997921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 203 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Trophy Games Canada Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892108904) | [Tapinator, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/605667245) |

## 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


### Dice Mage 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dice-mage-2/id1231997921)

Engage in strategic dice-based combat across mystical worlds. Battle diverse enemies, explore hidden paths, and collect powerful loot and equipment to upgrade your mage. Master the many sides of magic to defeat evil.

**Highlights:** Strategic dice combat, Magical explosive dice, Explore 8 mystical worlds, Collect rare loot and equipment, Upgrade your mage, High-stakes mini-games

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fistful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Armload of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tons of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Depository | $19.99 | one-time |
| So Many Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎲 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple yet engaging mechanics
- 🎨 Retro pixel art style
- 💰 Fair free-to-play model
- 🕹️ Smooth controls and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of in-game instructions
- 🔊 No option to mute sound/music
- 🎲 Perceived unfairness in dice rolls
- 🤕 Frequent screen flashing can cause headaches

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and black screen issues
- Inability to exit certain game screens

**Requested features**

- Add more spells and equipment options
- Implement a cooperative or multiplayer mode
- Provide detailed explanations for game mechanics
- Allow players to save and resume progress


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dash Quest free?

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

### Is Dice Mage 2 free?

Dice Mage 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dash Quest or Dice Mage 2?

Dice Mage 2 is rated higher. Dash Quest averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Dice Mage 2 averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Dash Quest or Dice Mage 2 have ads?

Neither Dash Quest nor Dice Mage 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dash Quest or Dice Mage 2?

Dash Quest ships an update monthly, and Dice Mage 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Dash Quest was updated on October 20, 2026 and Dice Mage 2 on October 20, 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.*