# Dash Quest vs Tower Breaker

The clearest difference is ads: Dash Quest at none against Tower Breaker's shown. Dash Quest also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 68%). Tower Breaker's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Tower Breaker sells 11 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 Tower Breaker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Dash Quest's written reviews are positive against 68% of Tower Breaker's.

Dash Quest ships an update monthly, Tower Breaker every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dash Quest | Tower Breaker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-quest/id973161926/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-breaker-hack-and-slash/id1457283231/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 68.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 203 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trophy Games Canada Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892108904) | [Crater Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1060433596) |

## 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


### Tower Breaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tower-breaker-hack-and-slash/id1457283231)

Engage in fast-paced action as a devil, conquering towers through dashing, defense, and attack. Upgrade weapons, armor, and pets to unleash unique skills and defeat diverse enemies and bosses.

**Highlights:** Gather and strengthen weapons, Collect armors and shields, Acquire and upgrade pets, Utilize unique weapon skills, Defeat diverse enemies and bosses

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Red Soul x1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gold Skull 250 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Skull 650 | $4.99 | one-time |
| NOADS Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sword of Judgment Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Red Soul x11 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Armor Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gold Skull 1400 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spear of World Tree Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| EGO SWORD | $9.99 | one-time |
| Key Package | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Simple yet engaging mechanics
- 🎨 Great pixel art and visuals
- ⏱️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (e.g. ads not loading, save/load issues)
- 🔍 Lack of explanations and tutorials
- 💰 Pay-to-win elements (e.g. pets, red souls)
- 🔁 Repetitive grind and farming

**Reported bugs**

- Daily missions and PvP costs not resetting
- Weapon disappearing when dismantling
- Ability cooldowns not working as expected
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More enemy variety and boss fights
- Ability to reroll weapon skills
- Landscape mode support
- Guilds or co-op features
- Improved progression and loot system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dash Quest free?

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

### Is Tower Breaker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dash Quest or Tower Breaker?

Tower Breaker is rated higher. Dash Quest averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Tower Breaker averages 4.7 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Dash Quest or Tower Breaker have ads?

Tower Breaker shows ads; Dash Quest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dash Quest or Tower Breaker?

Dash Quest ships an update monthly, and Tower Breaker every 6 weeks. Most recently, Dash Quest was updated on October 26, 2026 and Tower Breaker 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.*