# Dash Quest vs Re

The clearest difference is ads: Dash Quest at none against Re's shown. Re's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 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 Re 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 Re. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 513 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of Dash Quest's written reviews are positive against 82% of Re's.

Dash Quest ships an update monthly, Re every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dash Quest | Re |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-quest/id973161926/reviews) | **[4.7 (513 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 513 |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 82.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 203 MB | 232 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Trophy Games Canada Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/892108904) | [PONIX LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071402258) |

## 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


### Re

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reend/id6474605910)

Experience a nostalgic, top-down solo RPG reminiscent of classic MMOs. Level up, reincarnate, collect ingredients, upgrade gear, and recruit pets to build your character. Enjoy a deep system with simple controls for a laid-back gaming experience.

**Highlights:** Leveling and Reincarnation, Stat Point Assignment, Ingredient Collection, Equipment Upgrading, Pet Recruitment (including bosses), Arena Battles

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| crystal 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| crystal 55 | $4.99 | one-time |
| crystal 180 | $14.99 | one-time |
| crystal 500 | $29.99 | one-time |
| crystal 1200 | $59.99 | one-time |
| crystal 3000 | $118.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Unique leveling system
- 👍 Engaging pet systems
- 👍 Endless progression
- 👍 Simple yet fun gameplay
- 👍 Retro-style graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lost progress/data issues
- 🐛 Unclear progression and lack of direction
- 🔒 Difficulty contacting developer
- 🔒 Unavailable features in global version
- 🔋 Grindy gameplay can be tedious

**Reported bugs**

- Golem boss not respawning properly
- Upgrade materials not working as intended
- Permanent loading screen issue
- Inconsistent drop rates for certain items

**Requested features**

- Add map or guide to help progression
- Implement save/load system
- Provide option to remove ads
- Allow customization of pet formation while adventuring
- Add ability to contact developer for support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dash Quest free?

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

### Is Re free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dash Quest or Re?

Re is rated higher. Dash Quest averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Re averages 4.7 from 513 ratings.

### Do Dash Quest or Re have ads?

Re shows ads; Dash Quest does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dash Quest or Re?

Dash Quest ships an update monthly, and Re every 10 days. Most recently, Dash Quest was updated on October 17, 2026 and Re on October 18, 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.*