# Dash Quest vs Hero's Quest

The clearest difference is ads: Dash Quest at none against Hero's Quest's shown. Dash Quest also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 66%). Hero's Quest's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Hero's Quest sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hero's Quest holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Dash Quest's written reviews are positive against 66% of Hero's Quest's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Dash Quest ships an update monthly, Hero's Quest fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dash Quest | Hero's Quest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-quest/id973161926/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heros-quest-automatic-rpg/id1545017223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.2% of reviews** | 66.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 203 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Trophy Games Canada Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892108904) | [Murilo Bastos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463876598) |

## 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


### Hero's Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/heros-quest-automatic-rpg/id1545017223)

Embark on an epic adventure as a hero, exploring a world filled with monsters and powerful bosses. Strategize your battles, level up your character, and collect gold, weapons, and equipment to enhance your stats and abilities. Discover new fighting styles and combinations in this roguelite RPG.

**Highlights:** Automatic battles, Hero and skin customization, Skill tree progression, Unlockable areas and bosses, Roguelite permanent upgrades, Portrait orientation gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tickets - Tiny | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad Skip - Tiny | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tickets Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skin: Void Bender | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skin: Shadowbringer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad Skip - Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skin: Warlock Warrior | $1.99 | one-time |
| Skin: High Summoner | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skin: Elaine | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skin: Blight Lord | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skin: Goddess Yoko | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skin: Asema | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skin: Shadow Piercer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tickets - Medium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad Skip - Medium | $3.99 | one-time |
| Tickets - Large | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ad Skip - Large | $6.99 | one-time |
| Tickets - Super | $12.99 | one-time |
| Ad Skip - Super | $13.99 | one-time |
| Tickets - Extra Large | $27.99 | one-time |
| Tickets - Ultra | $54.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Frequent updates and developer engagement
- 🔒 No exploitative monetization
- 💡 Innovative progression system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 🔍 Lack of content variety
- ⏱️ Slow progression at higher levels
- 🔋 Battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on startup
- Infinite loading screen
- Crit rate bug causing inconsistent damage

**Requested features**

- Add teleport/skip functionality
- Implement a reset progress option
- Improve the equipment progression curve
- Introduce more enemy/boss variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dash Quest free?

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

### Is Hero's Quest free?

Hero's Quest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dash Quest or Hero's Quest?

Hero's Quest is rated higher. Dash Quest averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Hero's Quest averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Dash Quest or Hero's Quest have ads?

Hero's Quest shows ads; Dash Quest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dash Quest or Hero's Quest?

Dash Quest ships an update monthly, and Hero's Quest fortnightly. Most recently, Dash Quest was updated on September 19, 2026 and Hero's Quest on September 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.*