# Dash till Puff 2 vs Back to Square

The clearest difference is ads: Back to Square at none against Dash till Puff 2's shown. Back to Square also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Dash till Puff 2's advantage is ratings volume (2.1K vs 31) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dash till Puff 2 sells 29 one-off in-app purchases and Back to Square sells 7 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 — 4.7 for Dash till Puff 2 against 4.7 for Back to Square. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dash till Puff 2 has 2.1K ratings behind it against 31, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Dash till Puff 2's written reviews are positive against 71% of Back to Square's.

Dash till Puff 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Back to Square every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dash till Puff 2 | Back to Square |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-till-puff-2/id991660396/reviews) | **[4.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-to-square/id1586738371/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.1K** | 31 |
| Positive reviews | **89.7% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rifter Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/827567719) | [Rolling Anchor Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1586738373) |

## What reviewers say

### Dash till Puff 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dash-till-puff-2/id991660396)

Navigate challenging geometric worlds by jumping, flying, and bouncing to the rhythm of the music. Master patterns, dodge obstacles, and unlock customizations to survive increasingly difficult game modes. Play offline and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated geometric worlds, Rhythm-based gameplay, Character customization (avatars, colors, trails), Hidden secrets and special power avatars, One-touch controls, Multiple difficulty game modes, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (29)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Angel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beholder | $0.99 | one-time |
| Flash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unicorn | $0.99 | one-time |
| VR | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jelly | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ninja | $0.99 | one-time |
| UFO | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ball | $0.99 | one-time |
| Franky | $0.99 | one-time |
| Satan | $0.99 | one-time |
| Anglerfish | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thug Life | $0.99 | one-time |
| Floo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nappa | $0.99 | one-time |
| Magic Mushroom | $0.99 | one-time |
| Black Widow | $0.99 | one-time |
| Angry Bird | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kendo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Scar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cthulhu | $1.99 | one-time |
| Viking | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cube | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dragon | $1.99 | one-time |
| Kawaii | $1.99 | one-time |
| Narwhal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sting | $1.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Awesome graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Catchy and enjoyable music
- 🕹️ Unique and challenging gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun experience
- 🎨 Customizable characters and trails

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Levels can be too difficult and frustrating
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for characters/trails
- 🌐 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes after watching ads
- Audio glitches and mutes after some time
- Levels not loading correctly sometimes

**Requested features**

- Level editor to create custom levels
- Multiplayer mode to compete with friends
- More level variety and new worlds
- Ability to save progress and sync across devices


### Back to Square

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-to-square/id1586738371)

Experience a rhythm-based action thriller with challenging levels and unique missions synchronized to thrilling soundtracks. Master simple controls to jump and dash through a multiverse, unlocking costumes and enjoying frustration-free, exciting gameplay.

**Highlights:** Rhythm-based gameplay, Challenging levels, Simple jump and dash controls, Unlockable costumes, Multiverse portal, No forced advertisements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Access | $3.99 | one-time |
| Priority Status | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 3200 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 9000 Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dash till Puff 2 free?

Dash till Puff 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Back to Square free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dash till Puff 2 or Back to Square?

Back to Square is rated higher. Dash till Puff 2 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Back to Square averages 4.7 from 31 ratings.

### Do Dash till Puff 2 or Back to Square have ads?

Dash till Puff 2 shows ads; Back to Square does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dash till Puff 2 or Back to Square?

Dash till Puff 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Back to Square every 3 months. Most recently, Dash till Puff 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Back to Square on October 27, 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.*